Oregon Ducks Prepare to Face Nebraska Cornhuskers in Key Matchup
EUGENE, OR — The No. 16 Oregon Ducks (16-5, 5-5 in Pac-12) are set to host the Nebraska Cornhuskers (13-8, 3-7 in Big Ten) on Sunday, February 2, at 4:30 p.m. PT at Matthew Knight Arena. The game will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network.
Under the leadership of Fred Hoiberg, entering his sixth season with Nebraska, the Cornhuskers had a strong run last year, making it to the NCAA Tournament’s Round of 64. Despite their performance and Hoiberg’s accolade as the Big Ten Coach of the Year, the current season has proven challenging for Nebraska. Key to their offense is senior guard Brice Williams, who ranks among the top scorers in the Big Ten with an impressive 18.6 points per game. Williams’s ability to draw fouls is critical, as evidenced by his 89.6 free throw percentage.
Oregon, coming off a recent 78-52 loss to UCLA, faces pressure to improve their gameplay, especially on their home court, where they hold a 2-2 conference record. Coach Dana Altman knows every opponent in the Big Ten presents a serious challenge, particularly following Nebraska’s recent overtime upset against No. 18 Illinois (80-74).
Oregon’s shooting woes were evident against UCLA, where they managed only 17.3% from three-point range. Center Nate Bittle’s performance, going 1-for-6 from beyond the arc, underscored the challenges Oregon must address.
The Ducks enter the game as favorites with a 6.5-point spread, according to FanDuel, providing Oregon the opportunity to bounce back and solidify their standing in a tightly contested season.
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