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Nebraska Cornhuskers Host Indiana Hoosiers at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Men's Basketball

As the Nebraska Cornhuskers prepare to host the Indiana Hoosiers at Pinnacle Bank Arena, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be a riveting Men's Basketball game. The Cornhuskers have been showing a strong performance on their home court, and this upcoming game is an opportunity to continue that trend.


Dec 20, 2023; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Juwan Gary (4) celebrates after scoring against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks during the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports

Looking back at the December 21st game against the Fighting Hawks, Nebraska displayed an impressive offensive prowess by putting up 83 points. Their field goal percentage stood at 46 percent, and they were particularly effective from inside the arc, hitting 58 percent of their two-point shots. Moreover, they managed to convert 73 percent of their free throws and outrebounded their opponents with a total of 38 rebounds.


The defensive effort was also noteworthy; NEB came away with seven steals and capitalized on turnovers by scoring 20 points off them. This kind of defensive pressure could be pivotal against IND. The assists turnover ratio from that game was an impressive 1.56, indicating that NEB has been playing smart basketball by taking care of possession and creating scoring opportunities for each other.


However, it wasn't just one good night for NEB; another previous match-up on December 10th against Michigan State Spartans saw them winning with a solid scoreline of 77-70. Their shooting was even more accurate then – exactly half of their field goals found the net – while they made an outstanding ten three-pointers at a rate of about 44 percent.


The Indiana Hoosiers will certainly pose a challenge; they are known for being tough competitors. But if NEB can maintain their shooting efficiency and continue to exploit turnovers while controlling the rebound battle as they have in recent games, there is every reason to believe that victory could be within reach once again.


Fans should mark their calendars for January 3rd when these two teams face off at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln at what would be locally considered as January 3rd evening due to time zone differences (9:00 PM CST). The action will be broadcasted nationally on BTN channel number six hundred ten where supporters can tune in live or catch up later through various streaming services available.

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