Nebraska Cornhuskers Dominate Wildcats with Paint Power and Defensive Blocks

The Nebraska Cornhuskers improved their record to 13-0 after a decisive victory over the New Hampshire Wildcats, who now stand at 0-13. The game concluded with a score of 86-55 in favor of the Huskers.

First Half

The first half saw Nebraska establishing an early lead, scoring 41 points against New Hampshire's 38. The Huskers demonstrated their prowess in the paint, contributing significantly to their offensive strategy. Pryce Sandfort led the charge with his impressive field goal percentage, while Sam Hoiberg showcased his defensive skills by securing multiple rebounds.

Second Half

In the second half, Nebraska extended their dominance by adding another 45 points to their tally. Berke Büyüktuncel was instrumental during this period, contributing both offensively and defensively with key blocks and steals. The Huskers' defense tightened further as they limited New Hampshire to just 17 points in this half.

Game Highlights

Throughout the game, Nebraska's ability to capitalize on turnovers was evident as they scored numerous fast-break points. Their bench also played a crucial role by adding depth and maintaining pressure on New Hampshire throughout all periods of play.

The Wildcats struggled against Nebraska's robust defense which resulted in several turnovers and missed opportunities from beyond the arc. Despite these challenges, they managed some notable plays but were unable to close the gap created by Big Red’s relentless offense.

As fans look forward to more action from Big Red, mark your calendars for January 2nd when Nebraska will face Michigan State Spartans at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln at 9:00 PM EST. Catch all live coverage on Peacock Internet Network!

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