Did Nebraska Cornhuskers' Paint Dominance Fall Short Against Texas A&M Aggies?

The Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Texas A&M Aggies faced off in a high-scoring affair, with the final scoreboard reading 98-83 in favor of the Aggies. The game, part of the South Regional - First Round, saw both teams enter without any rank distinction. The Cornhuskers now hold a record of 0-1 following this encounter, while the Aggies advanced their record to 1-0.

The contest unfolded at FedExForum in Memphis, where fans witnessed an intense battle that included nine lead changes and was tied three times. Despite being on neutral ground, both teams played with fervor as if defending their home court. The first half ended with the Aggies leading by a substantial margin after scoring 58 points to the Cornhuskers' 44.

Nebraska's performance was notable for its efficiency inside the paint where they scored 38 points and boasted a two-point field goal percentage of fifty-four percent. Their free throw accuracy was particularly impressive at ninety-two percent, sinking twenty-two out of twenty-four attempts from the line. However, their efforts from beyond the arc were less fruitful; they made seven three-pointers out of twenty-two attempts resulting in thirty-two percent shooting from distance.

Defensively, Nebraska managed five steals and two blocks but struggled to contain Texas A&M's offensive onslaught which saw them rack up ninety-eight points including forty-four points in paint and sixteen second-chance points. The Aggies also capitalized on turnovers scoring twelve points off Nebraska's ten turnovers.

Texas A&M displayed sharpshooting prowess by making thirteen out of twenty-three three-point shots which translates to fifty-six percent success rate from downtown. They also had a solid night under their own basket pulling down forty rebounds—twenty-three defensive and thirteen offensive—and blocking six shots against Nebraska's attempts.

As both teams look ahead after this clash at FedExForum, fans can catch future broadcasts for more action-packed games as March Madness continues to unfold across various venues nationwide. For those loyal to Nebraska who are eager for redemption after this loss or simply want to follow their journey through college basketball’s most exciting month can tune into upcoming games scheduled for prime time viewing at around 9:00 PM CT.