Nebraska Cornhuskers Narrowly Miss Victory Against USC Trojans in a Close Contest

The Nebraska Cornhuskers faced off against the USC Trojans in a closely contested game that ended with the Trojans edging out a win with a final score of 78-73. This result moves the Cornhuskers to an overall season record of 0-1, while the Trojans improve to 1-0. The game, held at Pinnacle Bank Arena, saw both teams fighting hard for dominance, leading to ten lead changes and nine instances where the score was tied.

Key Highlights from the Game

The Nebraska Cornhuskers showcased their offensive capabilities by scoring 42 points in the paint compared to the Trojans' 32. Despite this effort, they fell short due to their lower three-point shooting percentage of 21 percent against USC's 29 percent. The Cornhuskers also had a higher number of total rebounds with 31 against USC's 36 but struggled with turnovers, giving up possession eleven times throughout the match.

Juwan Gary stood out for Nebraska with an impressive performance, scoring 27 points and securing three rebounds along with one block. Brice Williams also made significant contributions with seventeen points, four rebounds, and two steals. Connor Essegian added fifteen points on an efficient shooting night.

On the other side of the court, USC capitalized on fast break opportunities scoring sixteen fast break points and managed to draw more fouls leading to eighteen free throw attempts of which they converted eighty-two percent.

Looking Ahead

As both teams look forward to their next games in this early season matchup, it's clear that every play counts towards building momentum for a successful campaign. For Nebraska fans focusing on what’s next for their team: The Nebraska Cornhuskers are set to face off against Wisconsin Badgers at Kohl Center in Madison on January 26th at 1:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch all the action live on BTN network ensuring they don’t miss any part of what promises to be an exciting game.

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