Ratters’ early basketball schedule includes Nebraska matchup
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Special to the Outlook
When this year’s basketball schedule is completed for the FAMU men’s basketball team, it will have the usual look with power five opponents to start the season.
FAMU has locked up at least one of those games, according to a release from the athletic department. The Rattlers will travel to Nebraska for an early non-conference matchup against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Nov. 9.
“We’re excited about the opportunity to play Nebraska in an early season matchup in Lincoln,” said head coach Robert McCullum. “The game atmosphere created by their outstanding fan base and the momentum coach (Fred) Hoiberg’s team brings into the 2023-24 season from their strong finish to end the 2022-23 season – winning five of their last seven games presents quite a challenge for us.
“That said, I’m confident our team will embrace the early season challenges.”
Just three weeks ago, McCullum said he is building a team that could be competitive against the usual lineup of power five opponents.
The meeting with the Cornhuskers will be the third between the two programs. Game time and television information will be announced at a later date.
