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Nebraska Cornhuskers Set to Host Michigan State Spartans at Pinnacle Bank Arena

As the Nebraska Cornhuskers prepare to welcome the Michigan State Spartans to the Pinnacle Bank Arena, fans are eager to see if the home team can continue their recent success on their own hardwood. The upcoming clash, scheduled for March 1st, promises an exciting display of collegiate basketball prowess.


Dec 20, 2023; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) dribbles the ball against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports

The Cornhuskers have been showing a strong performance in their recent outings. In their last game against the Golden Gophers, they secured a convincing victory with a score of 78-67. Their offense was particularly impressive, shooting at an efficient 49 percent from the field and dominating points in the paint with 46. Furthermore, they capitalized on turnovers by scoring 21 points off them and showcased aggressive defense with 13 steals.


Prior to that win, Nebraska edged out a close contest against Maryland's Terrapins in overtime with a final score of 70-66. The team's resilience was on full display as they fought through extra time to secure the win. They shot well from inside the arc at a rate of 50 percent and were also effective from the free-throw line hitting at approximately 76 percent.


A few games back against Rutgers' Scarlet Knights saw another strong offensive output by Nebraska as they put up an impressive total of 82 points and shot remarkably well from both two-point (74 percent) and three-point range (43 percent). Their assist-to-turnover ratio stood out as well during this matchup.


The Pinnacle Bank Arena has been serving as a fortress for Nebraska recently; playing in front of their home crowd seems to give them an extra edge that could prove vital against Michigan State.


Fans can catch all this action live on BTN network or attend in person at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, NE where tip-off is set for March 1st at 2:00 AM local time (UTC). With both teams looking sharp coming into this game, it's sure not one you would want to miss!

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