Can the Nebraska Cornhuskers Maintain Their Momentum After Outpacing the Boilermakers?
The Nebraska Cornhuskers and Purdue Boilermakers faced off in a conference game that saw the former emerge victorious with a 77-65 scoreline. The Cornhuskers now stand with an improved record, while the Boilermakers grapple with their latest result. The game unfolded at Mackey Arena, where 5,205 spectators witnessed a competitive matchup.
The first quarter began with the Purdue Boilermakers taking an early lead by scoring 22 points to Nebraska's 12. However, as the game progressed into the second quarter, momentum shifted dramatically in favor of the Cornhuskers who put up an impressive 24 points against Purdue's 10. This turnaround was pivotal for Nebraska as they entered halftime with newfound confidence.
Nebraska continued their strong performance into the third quarter adding another 19 points to their tally and concluded with a robust final quarter scoring 22 points. Their offensive efforts were highlighted by sinking eight three-pointers out of twenty-three attempts which translated to a thirty-five percent success rate from beyond the arc.
Defensively, both teams were evenly matched each recording two blocks throughout the contest. However, it was on rebounds where Nebraska showed dominance pulling down forty-two compared to Purdue's twenty-six; this included nine offensive rebounds which contributed to nine second-chance points for Nebraska.
On individual performances for Nebraska, there was notable efficiency from free-throw line where they made nineteen out of twenty-three attempts equating to eighty-three percent accuracy. This coupled with their fifty-two percent shooting from two-point range helped solidify their lead over Purdue whose field goal percentage stood at thirty-seven percent overall.
The assists column also reflected well on team play by Nebraska who registered nineteen assists leading to an assist-turnover ratio of one point fifty-eight despite committing twelve turnovers themselves throughout four quarters of play.
Looking ahead after this victory on enemy territory, fans can anticipate seeing if this form continues when The Nebraska Cornhuskers host Northwestern Wildcats at Pinnacle Bank Arena located in Lincoln NE zip code:68508. This upcoming match is scheduled for February twentieth at eight o'clock PM Central Time and will be available for viewing by fans eager to follow their team's progress through what promises to be another exciting encounter in women’s college basketball.