Cornhuskers Outpaced by Buckeyes at Value City Arena

The Nebraska Cornhuskers faced a challenging contest against the Ohio State Buckeyes, ending with a score of 80-47. The Cornhuskers now stand with an unranked status, while the Buckeyes hold the second rank. Throughout the game, Nebraska managed to accumulate 47 points against Ohio State's dominant 80.

The Cornhuskers started off slowly in the first quarter with only 7 points and slightly improved in the second quarter by adding another 12 points to their tally. The third quarter saw a better performance with 15 points scored, but they could not sustain this momentum into the final quarter where they added just 13 more points to their total. Despite their efforts, it was not enough to close down or overtake Ohio State's consistent scoring across all quarters.

Nebraska's statistical performance showed some areas of strength but also highlighted where they struggled against a formidable opponent. They achieved a field goal percentage of 36 percent and were successful on all three free throw attempts, giving them an impressive free throw percentage of one hundred percent. From beyond the arc, they shot at thirty-five percent making eight out of twenty-three attempts.

In terms of rebounds, Nebraska secured thirty-seven in total which included thirty-one defensive and four offensive rebounds. Their defense managed four blocks and matched that number in steals as well; however, turnovers proved costly for them as they gave up possession thirty times during play.

Ohio State capitalized on these turnovers scoring twenty-nine points from them which contributed significantly to their victory margin. The Buckeyes also outperformed Nebraska in assists with nineteen compared to eleven from the Cornhuskers and had fewer personal fouls at ten versus thirteen from Nebraska.

Looking ahead for fans of the Nebraska Cornhuskers is an away game against Purdue Boilermakers scheduled for February seventeenth at three o'clock PM Central Time at Mackey Arena located in West Lafayette Indiana zip code forty-seven nine zero seven USA. This upcoming encounter can be followed live by fans eager to support their team through future broadcasts detailed closer to game day.