"Nebraska outscores opponents by 13.1 points per game (scoring 78.5 per game to rank 123rd in college basketball while allowing 65.4 per contest to rank 16th in college basketball) and has a +366 scoring differential overall."
"Nebraska knocks down 2.3 more threes per contest than the opposition, 10.9 (13th in college basketball) compared to its opponents' 8.6."
"USC's +80 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 2.8 points per game) is a result of putting up 79.6 points per game (98th in college basketball) while allowing 76.8 per contest (258th in college basketball)."
Nebraska and USC will meet on February 28, 2026 at Galen Center with tip-off at 4 p.m. ET on BTN. Nebraska enters with a 24-4 record and strong defensive metrics, outscoring opponents by 13.1 points per game while allowing just 65.4 points per contest. The Cornhuskers rank 16th in college basketball defense and 13th in three-point shooting. USC holds an 18-10 record and is coming off an 81-62 loss to UCLA where Chad Baker-Mazara scored 25 points. Nebraska recently defeated Maryland 74-61 with Braden Frager contributing 21 points. USC allows 76.8 points per game, matching Nebraska's scoring average.
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