Nebraska, Wisconsin and Huskers
The usual suspects from Nebraska’s losing streak all showed up to the Kohl Center on Sunday. A slow start, inconsistent offense and Wisconsin's hot shooting all led to the Huskers'
Nebraska's men's basketball started slow on the road against No. 18 Wisconsin and never fully recovered in its sixth straight loss. Here are three takeaways from the blowout.
The No. 19 Wisconsin Badgers (15-4, 5-3 Big Ten) welcome the Nebraska Cornhuskers (12-7, 2-6) to Kohl Center Sunday. Tip-off from Madison is set for 1 p.m. ET (BTN). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsb
Wisconsin held Nebraska to its lowest point total (55) since a Dec. 7 loss to Michigan State (52). That performance raised the Badgers' KenPom defensive efficiency ranking to No. 50 nationally. That pushed the team's overall ranking to No. 14.
Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg had high praise for Wisconsin following the Badgers’ blowout win over the Cornhuskers on Sunday. Backed by 27 points from star wing John Tonje, the Badgers rolled to an 83-55 victory in front of a raucous home crowd.
The Badgers rushed out to an early lead and nearly lost it, but bounced back in a conference victory in Madison.
Wisconsin is back on the court on Wednesday on the road at Maryland (KenPom No. 21). Another signature victory could send the Badgers closer to KenPom’s top 10 and, more importantly, closer to the top of the Big Ten standings.
The usual suspects from Nebraska’s losing streak all showed up to the Kohl Center on Sunday. A slow start, inconsistent offense and Wisconsin's hot shooting all led to the Huskers'
The graduate guard scored 27 points and the Badgers hit 17 three-pointers in an 83-55 victory over the Cornhuskers Sunday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin basketball (16-4, 6-3 Big Ten) rose one spot to No. 17 in the AP Poll following its 83-55 win over Nebraska. The updated ranking reflects the Badgers’ last week of play, which included that win over Nebraska as well as a two-point road loss to UCLA.
Legendary Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook announced on Wednesday that after 32 years, 25 with the Cornhuskers, he is retiring. Here's more: