Nebraska Cornhuskers Set to Battle Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center

As the Nebraska Cornhuskers prepare to face off against the Maryland Terrapins at the Xfinity Center, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The upcoming game, scheduled for January 27, is poised to be a significant challenge for the Cornhuskers. However, recent performances suggest that Nebraska has what it takes to emerge victorious.

The NEB's last outing on December 21 against the Fighting Hawks showcased their resilience and ability to close out games. After trailing in the first half with 32 points to North Dakota's 42, NEB surged back in the second half scoring an impressive 51 points and ultimately securing an 83-75 victory. This comeback was fueled by a remarkable shooting performance that saw them hitting 58 percent from two-point range and maintaining a solid three-point percentage of around 34.

Moreover, their defensive efforts cannot be overlooked as they managed seven steals and capitalized on turnovers by scoring 20 points off them. Their assist-to-turnover ratio stood at an impressive 1.56, indicating efficient ball handling and teamwork.

In contrast, Maryland Terrapins will provide stiff competition as they play host in this encounter. The Terrapins have been known for their tenacious defense and home-court advantage which could pose problems for NEB if they aren't prepared.

However, looking back at another recent game on December 17 against Kansas State Wildcats where NEB won convincingly with a score of 62-46 despite shooting only around 35 percent from beyond the arc suggests that even when not shooting lights out, Nebraska can rely on its defense which had four blocks and seven steals during that game.

The key takeaway from these past performances is NEB's ability to adapt both offensively and defensively throughout different phases of a game – an attribute that will be crucial when facing Maryland.

With all eyes set on January's matchup at College Park’s Xfinity Center where fans expect nothing less than high-intensity basketball action between these two teams; it’s clear that if Nebraska can maintain their composure under pressure as shown in previous games while exploiting any weaknesses in Maryland’s armor - victory could very well swing in favor of our Cornhuskers.

Fans eager not to miss this thrilling encounter can tune into BTN channel number:610 nationally or join us live at Xfinity Center come January 27th at precisely noon local time (5 PM GMT).