| Betting Lines Spread: Nebraska -1.5 Over/Under: 134.5 points Moneyline: Nebraska -118, UCLA -102 The game marks a critical matchup for both programs as they look to build momentum heading into the heart of the conference season. Nebraska, playing in front of a passionate home crowd, will aim to capitalize on their slim favorite status. Meanwhile, UCLA enters the game ranked No. 15 in the AP Poll and No. 18 in the Coaches Poll, seeking to deliver a statement win on the road. |
Game 14 Preview: No. 15/18 UCLA at Nebraska
Game 14 Preview: No. 15/18 UCLA at Nebraska
Date: Saturday, Jan. 4
Time: 1:10 p.m. CT
Location: Pinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln, Neb.
Broadcast Information
Radio: The game will air on the Huskers Radio Network with Kent Pavelka and Jake Muhleisen providing commentary. Stations include KLIN (1400 AM) in Lincoln, KXSP (590 AM) in Omaha, and KRVN (880 AM) in Lexington. Pregame coverage begins one hour before tipoff and can also be accessed on Huskers.com and the Huskers mobile app.
TV/Online: The matchup will be televised on FOX, featuring play-by-play from Tim Brando and analysis by Nick Bahe. Fans can also stream the game through the Fox Sports app.
Essegian Leads Nebraska to Dominant 77-43 Win Over Southern
Connor Essegian scored a game-high 20 points to lead three Nebraska players in double figures as the Huskers delivered a commanding defensive performance in a 77-43 victory over Southern on Monday night.
Essegian matched his career best with six 3-pointers, marking his third 20-point outing of the season. He also grabbed seven rebounds, helping Nebraska improve to 11-2 with its fifth consecutive win.
Brice Williams added 11 points, seven rebounds, and four assists, while Andrew Morgan chipped in 10 points off the bench as Nebraska extended its home winning streak to 19 games. Six Huskers scored at least eight points, and Nebraska dished out 22 assists on 26 field goals. Rollie Worster had six assists, and Sam Hoiberg recorded a career-high in assists. The team tied its season high with 13 3-pointers.
Nebraska’s defense dominated, holding Southern to 25.4% shooting from the field, including 3-for-24 from beyond the arc—the lowest percentage allowed by Nebraska since Nov. 6, 2018. The Huskers have held eight of their 12 opponents to under 40% shooting this season.
The Huskers set the tone early, opening with a 12-2 run in the first five minutes. Williams sparked the surge with seven quick points, while Berke Büyüktuncel and Juwan Gary added baskets to give Nebraska an early double-digit lead.
Nebraska’s defense stifled Southern in the first half, holding the Jaguars to 5-for-27 shooting. An 11-0 run, highlighted by two Essegian 3-pointers, extended the lead to 30-8 with just over five minutes left in the half. Büyüktuncel’s late triple helped push the halftime advantage to 26, as the Huskers connected on 5-of-11 from long range.
The Huskers continued to pull away in the second half, building a 30-point lead at 53-23 after an 8-0 run with 12:59 remaining. Southern trimmed the deficit to 62-40 following a 9-0 spurt, capped by a Jayce Depron 3-pointer, but Worster’s layup ignited a game-closing 12-2 run. Gavin Griffiths scored eight of those points to seal the final margin.
Depron led Southern (5-8) with 13 points, the only Jaguar to reach double figures.
Nebraska returns to action Saturday afternoon, hosting No. 15 UCLA. Tipoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. CT, with the game airing on FOX and the Huskers Radio Network. Tickets are available at Huskers.com/Tickets.
Source: Huskers.com
Nebraska vs Southern TV, Time, Radio, All-Time
Matchup Preview
Teams: Nebraska (10-2, 1-1 B1G) vs. Southern (5-7, 0-0 SWAC)
When: Monday, December 30
Where: Pinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln, NE
Time: 8 p.m. CST
Watch: Big Ten Network
Listen: Huskers Radio Network and Affiliates
All-Time Series: Nebraska leads 4-0 (Nov. 21, 2021 last match, 82-59 NU).
The Nebraska Cornhuskers, currently holding a 10-2 overall record and 1-1 in Big Ten play, face off against the Southern Jaguars, who sit at 5-7 overall with this being their first SWAC game of the season. The game takes place at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska, providing a strong home-court advantage for the Huskers.
Tune in to the Big Ten Network for live TV coverage or listen to the game through the Huskers Radio Network and its affiliates. The matchup promises an exciting showdown as Nebraska looks to maintain their strong start to the season.
Nebraska Secures First Winning Season Since 2016 With Pinstripe Bowl Victory
Nebraska closed its 2024 football season with a 20-15 victory over Boston College in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl on Saturday at Yankee Stadium, marking the Huskers’ first winning campaign since 2016.
The win gave Nebraska a 7-6 overall record and its first bowl triumph since 2015. Freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola completed 23 of 31 passes for 228 yards, a touchdown, and an interception. Raiola’s performance brought his season total to 2,826 passing yards, surpassing Adrian Martinez’s 2018 freshman record of 2,617 yards.
Emmett Johnson led the Huskers on the ground with 14 carries for 68 yards, while Rahmir Johnson added 60 yards on 10 carries, including a four-yard touchdown run. Jahmal Banks tallied four receptions for 79 yards, and Thomas Fidone II added five catches for 50 yards.
Nebraska seniors Bryce Benhart and Ty Robinson each appeared in their 60th career game, a school record. Benhart also set the Nebraska record for career starts with 54, surpassing Alex Henery’s 53.
The Huskers struck first early in the second quarter with a 15-play, 75-yard drive capped by Rahmir Johnson’s four-yard touchdown run. Nebraska extended its lead later in the quarter when Kwinten Ives scored his first career touchdown on a two-yard run, making it 13-0. Boston College responded by returning a blocked extra-point attempt 87 yards for two points, cutting the lead to 13-2.
Nebraska’s defense, led by Vincent Shavers Jr., John Bullock, and Riley Van Poppel, forced three first-half turnovers on downs, including a critical stop inside their own 10-yard line late in the second quarter.
In the third quarter, Elijah Jeudy recovered a fumble caused by Bullock’s strip sack, setting up a seven-play, 50-yard scoring drive capped by Raiola’s 13-yard touchdown pass to Emmett Johnson. The Huskers extended their lead to 20-2.
Boston College mounted a late comeback attempt, scoring on a one-yard run by Turbo Richard and recovering a blocked punt to set up another touchdown by Jordan McDonald. The Eagles narrowed the margin to 20-15 with 4:18 remaining.
Nebraska sealed the victory with a decisive fourth-down conversion on Rahmir Johnson’s 11-yard run, allowing the Huskers to run out the clock. Raiola took three kneel-downs in victory formation to secure the win.
Shavers Jr. led Nebraska’s defense with five tackles, two tackles for loss, a sack, and a forced fumble. Bullock added five tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble. Javin Wright topped the Huskers’ stat sheet with eight tackles.
The victory marked a milestone for Nebraska, providing momentum for the program heading into 2025.
Source: Huskers.com