No. 19 Ohio State Hosts Struggling Nebraska in Big Ten Basketball Showdown
The No. 19 Ohio State Buckeyes (12-4, 5-2 Big Ten) host the struggling Nebraska Cornhuskers (6-13, 0-8 Big Ten) in a conference matchup on Saturday at 2:15 p.m.
Team Overview:
- Ohio State sits fourth in Big Ten, winning 3 of their last 4 games
- Nebraska remains winless in conference play during a six-game losing streak
Key Players:
- Ohio State: EJ Liddell leads with 19.4 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 51.2% FG
- Nebraska: Bryce McGowens (15.7 PPG) and Alonzo Verge Jr. (14.3 PPG, 5.5 APG)
Statistical Analysis:
- Ohio State ranks 24th in 2-point FG% (55.8%) and 22nd in 3-point%
- Buckeyes defense holds opponents to 40.7% FG and 45.4% inside arc
- Nebraska ranks 71st in FGA but struggles with efficiency (43.6% FG, 169th)
- Cornhuskers defense allows 79.1 PPG (333rd nationally)
Prediction: Ohio State's efficient offense and superior defense should lead to a comfortable 10-15 point victory over Nebraska's struggling defense.
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