Ohio State and Nebraska both head into Sunday’s clash riding the momentum of impressive comeback victories. The Buckeyes erased a 17-point deficit to stun No. 18 Maryland, 73-70, while the Cornhuskers stormed back from down 13 to defeat Washington, 86-72.
Game Details
• Matchup:Ohio State Buckeyes (14-9, 6-6 Big Ten) vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers (15-8, 5-7 Big Ten)
• Date:Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025
• Time:1 p.m. CST
• Location:Pinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln, NE
• TV:BTN (Big Ten Network)
• Streaming:Fox Sports app
• Radio:Huskers Radio Network
Ohio State’s Momentum
The Buckeyes have won four of their last five, including comeback wins over No. 18 Maryland and No. 11 Purdue. Head coach Jake Diebler praised his team’s toughness, emphasizing their growing chemistry and smarter decision-making on the court.
Key Player – Ohio State
• Bruce Thornton (G, Jr.)– 17.7 PPG, 4.3 APG
• Scored 21 of his 31 points in the second halfvs. Maryland, including 17 in the final seven minutes.
Nebraska’s Resurgence
The Cornhuskers have bounced back from a six-game losing streak with three consecutive wins. In their latest victory over Washington, Nebraska outscored the Huskies 49-25 in the second half.
Key Player – Nebraska
• Brice Williams (G/F, Sr.)– 19.2 PPG, 5.6 RPG
• Averaging 26.0 points per gameduring Nebraska’s win streak.
What to Expect
Both teams are battling for better positioning in the Big Ten standings, and with Ohio State’s recent hot streak and Nebraska’s home-court advantage, this matchup could go down to the wire.
Can the Buckeyes maintain their second-half dominance, or will Nebraska continue their strong play at home? Tune in Sunday to find out!
