Michigan Wolverines Face Nebraska Cornhuskers in Big Ten Basketball Showdown

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The 15th-ranked University of Michigan men's basketball team is set to face the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena in a crucial Big Ten matchup. The Wolverines are looking to bounce back from a loss to No. 14 Michigan State, which ended their six-game winning streak. Michigan currently sits at 20-6 overall and 12-3 in the Big Ten, just a half-game behind the Spartans in the conference standings.

The Wolverines have a strong record against the Cornhuskers, leading the all-time series 22-5. However, they have lost their last two meetings against Nebraska, including a 79-59 loss on February 10, 2024, and an 85-70 loss on March 10, 2024. Michigan is midway through a stretch of three games in seven days, which began with a rivalry matchup against Michigan State and will be followed by a contest against Rutgers on February 27.

Michigan's offense has been led by Vladislav Goldin, who is shooting 63.9 percent from the field, ranking second in the Big Ten and seventh nationally. Goldin has posted back-to-back 20-plus point games, including a team-best 21 points against Michigan State. The Wolverines are also getting strong contributions from Danny Wolf, who is averaging a near double-double with 12.8 points and 9.9 rebounds per game. Wolf is closing in on 100 assists for the season, which would be a career first.

The Cornhuskers are led by Brice Williams, who is averaging 19.4 points per game, tied for third in the Big Ten. Williams became the third player in Nebraska history to reach 1,000 career points in two seasons. In the previous matchup between the two teams, Williams scored 26 of Nebraska's 46 points, including 18 in the first half. The game was a low-scoring affair, with the Wolverines winning 49-46. Some of the key statistics from the game include:

• Brice Williams: 26 points, 9-21 FG
• Connor Essegian: 2 points, 1-1 FG
• Michigan: 49 points, 30.0% 3PT
• Nebraska: 46 points, 25.0% 3PT

The matchup between the Wolverines and Cornhuskers is a crucial one in the Big Ten standings, with both teams looking to improve their position. Michigan is looking to bounce back from a tough loss to Michigan State, while Nebraska is looking to build on their recent performance against the Wolverines. The game is scheduled to tip off at 7 p.m. CST and will be broadcast live on FS1. The Wolverines will be looking to use their defense to shut down Williams and the Cornhuskers, while also getting their offense back on track after a tough performance against Michigan State.