The Nebraska men’s basketball team is set to extend its winning streak against USC Upstate on Saturday afternoon. The game will take place at Pinnacle Bank Arena, starting at 1 p.m. Central Time.
Preview of the Matchup
Currently, Nebraska boasts an impressive record of 7-0 for the season, coming off a hard-fought 80-73 victory against Winthrop. The Huskers aim to achieve an 8-0 start for the first time since the remarkable 1977-78 season, when they set a school record with a 10-0 stretch.
Effective Players to Watch
Rienk Mast has emerged as a standout player, averaging 18.6 points and 6.3 rebounds per game this season. His recent performances have been stellar, scoring 31 points against Winthrop, including seven three-pointers. Mast has shot 56 percent from the field over the past four games and is averaging 23.5 points during this stretch.
- Rienk Mast: 31 points, 7 rebounds against Winthrop.
- Pryce Sandfort: Key player with 17.7 points per game recently.
- Cale Jacobsen: Contributed 11 points and played a crucial role.
USC Upstate: A Competitive Foe
USC Upstate enters this matchup with a record of 4-4, having recently defeated North Carolina Central 87-62. Mason Bendinger led the Spartans with 19 points, demonstrating their offensive capabilities.
Key Statistics
As of November 27, the Huskers are averaging 86.6 points per game, their highest since the 1995-96 season. Nebraska is also leading the Big Ten with an average of 11.7 three-pointers made per game, which ranks 14th nationally.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Points per game | 86.6 |
| Three-pointers per game | 11.7 |
| Assist-to-turnover ratio | 1.99-to-1 |
Looking Ahead
If Nebraska secures a win against USC Upstate, they will extend their winning streak to 12 games, the longest in the nation. This would also mark only the second instance in school history where both the men’s and women’s teams start their seasons 7-0.
Fans can purchase tickets online through El-Balad or at the PBA Ticket Office starting at 11:30 a.m. on game day. The game will be available for streaming on B1G+, while the radio broadcast will be accessible on the Husker Sports Network and through the Huskers app.
