Nebraska Cornhuskers Face Tough Challenge at Cassell Coliseum Against Virginia Tech Hokies

In a recent women's basketball matchup at Cassell Coliseum, the Nebraska Cornhuskers faced off against the Virginia Tech Hokies. The game ended with the Hokies outscoring the Cornhuskers 85-54. The home team, Virginia Tech, now holds a record of 9-0 while Nebraska stands at 0-9.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers struggled to find their rhythm throughout the game. They managed to score only eight points in the first quarter and concluded with twelve in the fourth. Despite their efforts, they were unable to match up against a strong Hokies side that consistently outperformed them in each quarter. The Cornhuskers shot an overall field goal percentage of 34 percent and were slightly more successful from beyond the arc with a three-point shooting percentage of 30 percent.

The team's free throw performance was one bright spot for Nebraska, as they made eight out of ten attempts, translating to an impressive 80 percent success rate from the line. However, this accuracy did not extend to their two-point attempts where they only made fourteen out of thirty-nine shots.

On defense, Nebraska managed three blocks and two steals but committed nineteen personal fouls over the course of play. They also gathered thirty-three total rebounds – six offensive and twenty-four defensive – which showed some resilience on their part.

In contrast, Virginia Tech displayed dominant form on both ends of the court. Their sharpshooting was evident as they hit fifty-one percent from field goal range and an even more impressive forty-two percent from three-point territory. Their offensive prowess was further highlighted by scoring thirty-four points in paint compared to Nebraska's twenty-six.

Virginia Tech also capitalized on turnovers better than their opponents by scoring twenty-one points off turnovers while allowing only five points themselves from similar situations. With solid ball movement resulting in seventeen assists and maintaining control with just seven turnovers all game long contributed greatly to their victory margin.

As fans look ahead for what comes next for Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball team; attention turns towards an upcoming away game against Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center located in College Park on December 4th at 1:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). This encounter can be watched live via B1G+ internet broadcast network ensuring fans won't miss any action as it unfolds.