- Matchup: Nebraska Cornhuskers vs USC Trojans
- Event Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
- Venue: Galen Center, Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcast: BTN
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The Nebraska Cornhuskers (24-4) are set to clash with the USC Trojans (18-10) this Saturday at the Galen Center.
In their previous outing, the Nebraska Cornhuskers secured a 74-61 victory over Maryland. They achieved a field goal percentage of 43.4%, completing 23 of 53 attempts while sinking 10 of 29 from beyond the arc. At the charity stripe, Nebraska converted 18 of their 24 free throws, translating to a 75% success rate. The team gathered a total of 32 rebounds, including 6 offensive boards, and contributed 18 assists. Additionally, they forced Maryland into 11 turnovers and recorded 7 steals. Defensively, Nebraska held Maryland to a 37.5% shooting rate (21 of 56). Maryland dished out 15 assists and managed 2 steals, with 30 total rebounds (5 offensive and 25 defensive) but did not register any blocks. Maryland maintained an impressive 87.5% from the free throw line, sinking 7 of 8 attempts, and hit 12 of their 36 three-point attempts. On the foul front, Nebraska committed 10 fouls compared to Maryland’s 19.
Braden Frager was a standout performer, shooting 46.2% from the field with 1 assist, securing 8 rebounds, and scoring 21 points on 6 of 13 shooting in 32 minutes of play.
Currently, Nebraska boasts a record of 24-4 this season. The Cornhuskers average 9.5 turnovers and commit 14.5 personal fouls per game. As a unit, they grab 35.1 rebounds and have tallied 510 assists this year, ranking 18th nationally in passing. Nebraska shoots 35.7% from three-point range (304 of 851) and is at 76.1% from the free throw line. They score an average of 78.5 points per game, landing 125th in the nation, with a field goal percentage of 47.0%.
Defensively, the Cornhuskers force opponents into an average of 13.1 turnovers while committing 15.6 fouls. They allow only 29.7% from three-point territory and rank 16th nationwide in points allowed per game (65.4). Nebraska concedes a field goal percentage of 39.6% (650 of 1,640) and averages 35.0 rebounds per game, ranking 187th in allowing assists with 385 conceded this season.
In their last match, the USC Trojans faced a setback, falling to UCLA 81-62. The Trojans collected 23 defensive boards and 14 offensive rebounds for a total of 37. Despite 14 turnovers, they recorded 2 steals in the contest. UCLA committed 16 fouls, allowing USC 16 attempts at the free throw line, converting 12 for a 75% rate. From beyond the arc, USC made 8 of 26 attempts (30.8%) and shot 35.0% overall, hitting 21 of 60 from the floor. Conversely, UCLA shot 49.2% from the field, making 31 of 63 attempts, and 35.0% from three-point range with 7 of 20 successful shots, while shooting 12 of 14 (85.7%) from the free throw line. USC allowed UCLA to grab 28 rebounds (7 offensive).
Chad Baker-Mazara was a key contributor for the Trojans, scoring 25 points on 8 of 16 shooting for a 50.0% success rate, while securing 8 rebounds and providing 2 assists during 35 minutes on the court.
This season, USC holds an 18-10 record. The Trojans average 18.9 fouls per game and convert 71.8% from the free throw line. They dish out 15.1 assists per game (ranked 109th in the country) and average 12.6 turnovers. With 2,229 total points this season, they score an average of 79.6 points per game while pulling down 37.1 rebounds per contest. USC’s offensive shooting percentage stands at 45.8%, placing them 148th in Division 1 basketball.
Defensively, the Trojans rank 257th in points allowed per game (76.8). They force opponents into an average of 12.2 turnovers and allow 42.8% shooting from the field (99th in D-1). USC’s opponents convert 31.0% of their three-pointers (220 of 709) and shoot 77.7% from the free throw line. They permit 14.3 assists and average 33.4 rebounds allowed, ranked 257th and 119th in college hoops, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Nebraska
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