- Matchup: Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Indiana Hoosiers
- Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
- Venue: Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, Bloomington, IN
- Broadcast: BTN
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The Indiana Hoosiers (12-3) aim to challenge the undefeated Nebraska Cornhuskers (15-0) at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall this Saturday.
In their previous encounter, the Nebraska Cornhuskers faced off against Ohio State, clinching a hard-fought victory with a score of 72-69. In that game, Nebraska achieved a field goal percentage of 43.9%, making 25 out of 57 shots and hitting 8 of 29 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they made 14 out of 17 attempts, accruing an impressive 82.4% efficiency. The Cornhuskers amassed a total of 35 rebounds, including 8 offensive boards, along with 12 assists, 8 turnovers, and 5 steals. On the defensive end, they allowed Ohio State to shoot 45.6% from the field, making 26 out of 57 attempts. Ohio State notched 13 assists and secured 4 steals, while grabbing 28 total rebounds (3 offensive and 25 defensive) but failed to record any blocks. The Buckeyes shot 61.5% from the charity stripe, converting 8 of 13 attempts, and made 9 of 26 attempts from three-point range. Nebraska accrued 12 fouls whereas Ohio State committed 14.
Braden Frager was a standout contributor in this matchup, hitting 66.7% of his field goals and delivering 2 assists in 24 minutes on the court. He recorded 15 points while grabbing 6 rebounds.
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Nebraska enters this competition with an impressive 15-0 record for the season. They average 9.6 turnovers per game and commit around 13.9 fouls on average. As a team, they secure 37.7 rebounds per game and have dished out 273 assists this year, ranking them 40th nationally in assist rate. The Cornhuskers hit 33.8% of their three-point attempts (155 of 459) and maintain a 74.9% efficiency from the free-throw line. They score an average of 81.1 points per game, placing them 105th in college basketball, while shooting 46.8% from the field.
Defensively, the Cornhuskers force an average of 13.1 turnovers per game while drawing 17.3 personal fouls. They rank 155th in Division 1 for assists allowed, having given up 199 so far this season. Nebraska’s opponents shoot at 37.9% from the field (347 of 915) and they concede 35.6 rebounds per game. They allow 30.4% on three-point attempts and rank 26th in Division 1 for opponent points per game at 65.7.
In their last outing, the Indiana Hoosiers earned a convincing win against Maryland, finishing at 84-66. On the boards, Indiana allowed Maryland to secure 31 rebounds (11 offensive). The Hoosiers struggled with their three-point shooting, hitting 19.2% (5 of 26) and went 11 of 17 from the free-throw line (64.7% efficiency). Maryland managed to shoot 25 of 61 from the floor for a conversion rate of 41.0%, while Indiana’s shooting displayed a better performance at 45.0%, making 27 of 60 attempts. Indiana also found success from beyond the arc, making 8 of 25 three-point shots (32.0%) and converting 22 of their free-throw attempts for an 84.6% rate. The Terps committed 21 fouls, providing Indiana with extensive free-throw opportunities. Indiana recovered 24 defensive rebounds and 12 offensive boards, totaling 36 rebounds during the match.
Lamar Wilkerson played an integral role for the Hoosiers, scoring 24 points in 39 minutes on the court while also providing 1 assist. He achieved a shooting percentage of 52.9%, converting 9 of 17 attempts, along with 6 rebounds.
The Indiana Hoosiers hold a season record of 12-3. Offensively, they are shooting 48.4% from the field, ranking 56th nationally. Indiana has scored a total of 1,275 points (averaging 85.0 points per game) and secures 37.2 rebounds each contest. Their assist average stands at 18.4 per game (24th in D-1) while committing 10.5 turnovers on average. They average 18.5 personal fouls and have a 78.0% efficiency from the free-throw line.
On defense, Indiana allows 28.4% shooting from three-point range (83 of 292), while their opponents sink 73.6% of their free throws. They yield averages of 9.2 assists and 31.9 rebounds per game, ranking 4th and 60th in D-1, respectively. Indiana’s defensive stats place them 46th in the nation for points allowed per game at 67.0. They force 11.6 turnovers per game and stave off opponents with a field goal percentage of 39.1% (28th in college basketball).
Who will prevail in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Indiana
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