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) on Saturday, January 21, 2022, at 2:15 p.m.
Game Overview:
- Nebraska is winless in conference play and riding a six-game losing streak
- Ohio State has won 3 of their last 4 games
- The Buckeyes rank 4th in the Big Ten while Nebraska sits last
Key Players: Ohio State:
- EJ Liddell: 19.4 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 51.2 FG%
- Supporting cast: Malaki Branham (freshman) and Kyle Young (senior)
Nebraska:
- Bryce McGowens: 15.7 PPG, 40 FG%
- Alonzo Verge Jr.: 14.3 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 5.5 APG, 43.3 FG%
Team Statistics: Ohio State:
- 55.8% two-point FG% (24th nationally)
- Strong three-point shooting (22nd nationally)
- Holds opponents to 40.7% FG overall
Nebraska:
- 71st in field goals attempted
- 43.6% FG (169th nationally)
- Allows 79.1 PPG (333rd nationally)
Prediction: Ohio State should win comfortably by 10-15 points. Nebraska's poor defense will struggle to contain Ohio State's efficient offense, and the Cornhuskers' shooting woes will continue against the Buckeyes' solid defense.
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