Clash at Pinnacle Bank Arena: Nebraska Cornhuskers to Host Ohio State Buckeyes
As the Nebraska Cornhuskers prepare to host the Ohio State Buckeyes at Pinnacle Bank Arena, fans can anticipate a competitive matchup. The Cornhuskers have been showing a strong performance trend in their recent games, which could play a significant role in the upcoming contest.
In their last game against the Fighting Hawks, Nebraska triumphed with an impressive 83 points, showcasing their offensive prowess. They demonstrated remarkable efficiency from inside the arc with a two-point percentage of 58 and maintained an overall field goal percentage of 46. Their free-throw accuracy was also notable at approximately 74 percent. Defensively, they managed to secure seven steals and capitalized on turnovers by scoring 20 points off them.
The previous away game for the Cornhuskers against Kansas State's Wildcats resulted in another win where they scored 62 points. Despite shooting only around 35 percent from three-point range and struggling with free throws at just 25 percent, they managed to dominate defensively with seven steals and four blocks while amassing an impressive total of 57 rebounds.
Against Michigan State Spartans, playing at home once again proved advantageous for Nebraska as they secured a victory with a scoreline of 77 points. Their field goal percentage was exactly half (50 percent), bolstered by strong three-point shooting at around 44 percent. They also excelled in ball distribution with assists outnumbering turnovers two-to-one.
The trends suggest that Nebraska has been leveraging its home-court advantage effectively, particularly in terms of shooting accuracy and defensive plays that turn into offensive opportunities. With this momentum and playing before their home crowd once more, fans can expect them to put up a formidable challenge against Ohio State.
The upcoming game is scheduled for January 24th at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, NE. Fans eager to catch all the action live can tune into Peacock's broadcast network for coverage starting from tip-off time onwards.