- Matchup: Washington Huskies vs Nebraska Cornhuskers
- Event Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
- Venue: Pinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln, NE
- Broadcast: BTN
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The Nebraska Cornhuskers (18-0) are set to face off against the Washington Huskies (10-8) at Pinnacle Bank Arena this Wednesday.
In their previous outing, the Washington Huskies squared off against Michigan State, suffering a defeat with a final score of 80-63. The Huskies committed 15 fouls while Michigan State had 11. Washington managed to convert only 6 of their 19 three-point attempts. Michigan State, on the other hand, achieved a free throw percentage of 66.7%, making 12 of 18 attempts. The Spartans dominated the boards, grabbing a total of 33 rebounds (8 offensive and 25 defensive) and recorded 0 blocks. They also dished out 14 assists and amassed 6 steals. Defensively, the Huskies conceded 47.7% shooting from the field, allowing 31 baskets on 65 attempts. Washington managed 15 assists, forced 5 turnovers, and collected 4 steals. The Huskies caught 26 rebounds, including 2 offensive, and hit 10 of 13 free throws for a shooting percentage of 76.9%. In total, Washington recorded a field goal percentage of 47.2% on 25 of 53 shots, sinking only 3 of their 19 attempts from beyond the arc.
Zoom Diallo was a standout in that matchup, contributing 18 points on 7 of 11 shooting, playing 30 minutes, and securing 3 rebounds, while also registering 5 assists.
Washington enters this contest with a record of 10-8 for the season. The team averages 80.1 points per game, ranking 114th nationwide, with a shooting percentage of 45.1% overall. From three-point territory, the Huskies convert at a rate of 30.7% (117 out of 381), and achieve 78.1% from the free throw line. Collectively, they secure 38.2 rebounds per game, boasting a total of 249 assists this season, placing them 243rd in Division 1 in terms of assists. The Huskies average 10.7 turnovers per game and commit 17.4 fouls.
On the defensive end, Washington forces 10.8 turnovers each game and commits 18.4 personal fouls. Opponents shoot 31.7% from three-point range, while the Huskies rank 194th in points per game allowed at 74.0. Their defense permits an opponent field goal percentage of 43.2% (478 out of 1,106) and they give up 34.2 rebounds per game, ranking 152nd in assists allowed with a total of 238 this season.
In their latest game, the Nebraska Cornhuskers cruised to a 77-58 victory against Northwestern. In terms of rebounding, Nebraska allowed Northwestern to record 28 total rebounds (including 9 offensive). The Cornhuskers shot 35.7% from three-point territory, converting 5 of 14 attempts, and finished 7 out of 10 at the free throw line (70.0%). Defensively, they limited Northwestern to 42.6% shooting, allowing 23 makes on 54 attempts. Nebraska shot 27 out of 53 from the field, achieving a shooting percentage of 50.9%. From deep, Nebraska sank 11 out of 26 attempts (42.3%) and converted 12 free throw attempts for a rate of 80.0%. Northwestern committed 12 fouls, allowing Nebraska to reach the charity stripe 15 times, while they forced 5 turnovers and proudly claimed 7 steals during the game. The Cornhuskers amassed a total of 26 rebounds, including 20 defensive and 6 offensive.
Pryce Sandfort was pivotal for the Cornhuskers in this contest, shooting 7 of 13 for a rate of 53.8% and securing 2 rebounds. He finished the game with 22 points in his 36 minutes, albeit without any assists.
Nebraska boasts a perfect record of 18-0 this season, committing an average of 13.7 fouls per game and hitting 75.5% from the free throw line. The team averages 18.3 assists per game, ranking 18th nationally, while committing 9.1 turnovers per game. They have scored a total of 1,466 points (averaging 81.4 per game) and rebound 36.6 times a game. Offensively, the Cornhuskers achieve an impressive shooting percentage of 47.4% from the field, placing them 77th in college basketball.
On defense, Nebraska ranks 21st nationwide in points allowed per game at 65.3. They force 13.2 turnovers per game while allowing opponents to shoot 38.8% from the field (11th best in college). Their defense limits opponents to a 30.7% three-point shooting rate (165 out of 538), with foes shooting 71.9% from the free throw line. They allow an average of 13.4 assists and 34.7 rebounds per game, ranking 189th and 195th, respectively, in the country.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA clash against the spread?
Prediction: Back Washington
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