The Nebraska-Lincoln Cornhuskers secured a convincing 68-49 win over the Northwestern Wildcats, with Pryce Sandfort leading the charge with 29 points and 6 rebounds. This victory brings the Cornhuskers' record to 22-3, solidifying their position as a top contender. The 19-point margin of victory was slightly less than the predicted 22.3-point margin by the CHD Scout, but still a dominant performance. Nebraska-Lincoln's NET ranking of 11 continues to improve, thanks to wins like this, with 40 points scored in the second period.
Pryce Sandfort Scores 29 Points, Including 15 in the Second Half
The game unfolded with the Nebraska-Lincoln Cornhuskers taking an early lead, scoring 28 points in the first period, while the Northwestern Wildcats managed 27 points. The Cornhuskers then pulled away in the second period, scoring 40 points to the Wildcats' 22. This 18-point difference in the second period sealed the deal for Nebraska-Lincoln, with Pryce Sandfort scoring 15 of his 29 points in the second half. The Cornhuskers' Sam Hoiberg also had a notable performance, with 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. The Wildcats' Nick Martinelli led his team with 11 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Cornhuskers' strong defense, which held Northwestern to 36.5% shooting from the field.
Pryce Sandfort was the standout performer for the Nebraska-Lincoln Cornhuskers, with an impressive 29 points and 6 rebounds. Sam Hoiberg also had a strong game, with 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Cale Jacobsen contributed 10 points and 6 rebounds. For the Northwestern Wildcats, Nick Martinelli led the team with 11 points, followed by Angelo Ciaravino with 9 points and Jayden Reid with 7 points. The Cornhuskers' top performers accounted for 53 of their 68 points, demonstrating their reliance on these key players. Sandfort's 29 points were the most scored by any player in the game, and his 6 rebounds were tied for the most on the Cornhuskers.
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The Nebraska-Lincoln Cornhuskers outscored the Northwestern Wildcats by 18 points in the second period, which was the decisive factor in the game. The Cornhuskers shot 44.7% from the field, while the Wildcats managed only 36.5%. The Cornhuskers also outrebounded the Wildcats 38-29, with a rebounding margin of 9. The Wildcats committed 12 turnovers, while the Cornhuskers had only 9, with a turnover margin of 3. These statistical advantages contributed to the Cornhuskers' 19-point victory, with 68 points scored on 49.1% shooting from the field in the second half.
The CHD Scout predicted a Nebraska-Lincoln Cornhuskers win by 22.3 points, with a predicted score of 85-63. While the actual margin of victory was 19 points, the prediction was still correct, and the Cornhuskers' dominant performance was in line with expectations. The CHD Scout's prediction was based on the Cornhuskers' strong record and NET ranking of 11, as well as the Wildcats' lower NET ranking of 74. The actual result was slightly lower-scoring than predicted, but still a convincing win for the Cornhuskers, with 68 points scored on 44.7% shooting from the field.
This win was a Quadrant 2 victory for the Nebraska-Lincoln Cornhuskers, while the Northwestern Wildcats suffered a Quadrant 1 loss. The Cornhuskers' NET ranking of 11 is likely to remain strong, given their 22-3 record and dominant performance in this game. The Wildcats' NET ranking of 74 may drop slightly, given their 10-16 record and loss to a top-ranked team. This game had real consequences for the Cornhuskers' tournament resume, with 22 wins and a strong NET ranking. The Cornhuskers' Quadrant 2 record now stands at 8-2, while the Wildcats' Quadrant 1 record is 2-7.
The Nebraska-Lincoln Cornhuskers want to continue their winning streak in their next game, while the Northwestern Wildcats will aim to bounce back from this loss. The Cornhuskers' next game is scheduled for February 17th against the Ohio State Buckeyes, while the Wildcats' next game is on February 18th against the Purdue Boilermakers. The Cornhuskers must maintain their strong performance to stay atop the rankings, with 12 games remaining in the regular season.