In an exciting matchup scheduled for Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. (CT), the Nebraska Cornhuskers, currently ranked 12th in NCAA NET standings and 24th in AP rankings, will host the Omaha Mavericks at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska. This game is anticipated as the Cornhuskers seek to extend their undefeated streak to 10 games and secure only the fourth double-digit winning streak in the school’s history. Tickets are available through Huskers.com, and the event will feature the annual “Tis The Season” Toys 4 Tots collection, encouraging fans to bring new, unwrapped toys or cash donations to benefit the U.S. Marines’ initiative.
Nebraska enters the game with an impressive 9-0 record, coming off a record-setting 101-83 victory against Penn State. This victory marked Nebraska’s third 100-point performance of the season and established a school record for points scored in a conference road game. The team showcased its offensive prowess with a remarkable 67 points in the second half, tying the school record.
Leading the charge for Nebraska is Britt Prince, a 5-11 sophomore guard from Omaha, ranked among the top scorers in the Big Ten with an average of 21.2 points per game. Her performance has been nothing short of phenomenal, shooting 63.9% from the field. Alongside Prince, fellow sophomores Amiah Hargrove and Petra Bozan have also made significant contributions. Hargrove scored a career-high 26 points against Penn State, while Bozan added 17 points in the same game.
Omaha comes into this matchup with a 1-8 record, having faced challenges throughout the season under first-year head coach Jamie Carey. The Mavericks lost their last game to Northern Colorado and are looking to turn their fortunes around. Leading their team is graduate guard Saria Estupinan, averaging 15.6 points per game, while Cora Olsen, who was previously their top scorer from last season, has missed the last three games due to injury.
In terms of team statistics, Nebraska is excelling, ranking ninth nationally in scoring offense with an average of 90.7 points per game. They’ve consistently scored over 80 points in every game this season and rank second in the nation for field goal percentage at 53.9%. Their ability to share the ball is reflected in their sixth-place national ranking for assists per game, averaging 21.1.
The historical rivalry showcases Nebraska leading the series against Omaha 18-9, including four consecutive wins. The last encounter ended in a lopsided victory for the Huskers, who look to maintain dominance at home.
With Nebraska striving for a 10th win and Omaha eager for redemption, this matchup promises to be a compelling showdown as both teams take to the court at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Fans can tune in for live coverage through the Huskers Radio Network or catch the live stream via B1G+ for out-of-market viewers.
