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Who’s Playing
Nebraska @ Penn State
Current Records: Nebraska 7-21; Penn State 12-13
What to Know
The Nebraska Cornhuskers lost both of their matches to the Penn State Nittany Lions last season on scores of 83-86 and 66-72, so they’re hoping to turn the tables this season. Nebraska and Penn State will face off in a Big Ten battle at 7 p.m. ET Sunday at Bryce Jordan Center. The Nittany Lions should still be riding high after a victory, while Nebraska will be looking to get back in the win column.
Nebraska came up short against the Iowa Hawkeyes this past Friday, falling 88-78. Nebraska’s loss came about despite a quality game from guard Alonzo Verge Jr., who had 18 points and seven assists in addition to five rebounds.
Meanwhile, Penn State beat the Northwestern Wildcats 67-60 this past Friday. Penn State got double-digit scores from five players: guard Dallion Johnson (15), forward Seth Lundy (12), guard Sam Sessoms (12), forward John Harrar (11), and guard Jalen Pickett (11). That makes it four consecutive games in which John Harrar has had at least ten rebounds.
The Cornhuskers are the clear underdogs, so they’re hoping it’s the size of the fight that determines this one. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with Nebraska, who are 14-14 against the spread.
Nebraska is now 7-21 while Penn State sits at 12-13. Two stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Nebraska is stumbling into the contest with the 351st most points allowed per game in college basketball, having given up 79.6 on average. The Nittany Lions have experienced some struggles of their own as they are 33rd worst in college basketball in points per game, with only 65.1 on average. It’s possible one of these Achilles’ heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.
How To Watch
- When: Sunday at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Bryce Jordan Center — University Park, Pennsylvania
- TV: Big Ten Network
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $8.99
Odds
The Nittany Lions are a big 10.5-point favorite against the Cornhuskers, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 10.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -111
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Series History
Penn State have won seven out of their last 12 games against Nebraska.
- Mar 10, 2021 – Penn State 72 vs. Nebraska 66
- Feb 23, 2021 – Penn State 86 vs. Nebraska 83
- Feb 14, 2021 – Nebraska 62 vs. Penn State 61
- Feb 01, 2020 – Penn State 76 vs. Nebraska 64
- Feb 19, 2019 – Penn State 95 vs. Nebraska 71
- Jan 10, 2019 – Nebraska 70 vs. Penn State 64
- Feb 25, 2018 – Nebraska 76 vs. Penn State 64
- Jan 12, 2018 – Penn State 76 vs. Nebraska 74
- Mar 08, 2017 – Penn State 76 vs. Nebraska 67
- Feb 14, 2017 – Nebraska 82 vs. Penn State 66
- Feb 25, 2016 – Penn State 56 vs. Nebraska 55
- Feb 13, 2016 – Nebraska 70 vs. Penn State 54
