- Matchup: Wisconsin Badgers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers
- Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
- Venue: Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, NE
- Broadcast: BTN
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The unbeaten Nebraska Cornhuskers (9-0) face off against the Wisconsin Badgers (7-2) at the Pinnacle Bank Arena this Wednesday.
In their previous game, the Wisconsin Badgers secured a convincing 96-76 victory over Marquette. The Badgers showcased impressive shooting stats, finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.5% (29 of 61), including 14 of 33 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they converted 24 of 29 attempts, resulting in an 82.8% success rate. On the boards, Wisconsin collected 45 rebounds, 8 of which were offensive, and provided 15 assists. Their defense helped force 8 turnovers and yielded 7 steals, while limiting Marquette to a 42.0% shooting percentage (29 of 69). Marquette managed to dish out 13 assists but struggled with their shooting, going 9 of 29 from beyond the arc and hitting only 9 of 19 free-throw attempts. The Badgers committed 18 personal fouls compared to Marquette’s 23.
John Blackwell emerged as a key player in this matchup, scoring 30 points on 8 of 17 shooting, while also contributing 1 rebound and 3 assists in 31 minutes of play.
The Badgers come into this game with a record of 7-2, averaging 87.9 points per game (36th in Division 1) while shooting 45.3% from the field. Their three-point shooting stands at 34.3% (102 of 297), and they excel at the free-throw line, executing 80.1%. On average, Wisconsin collects 38.8 rebounds per game and has tallied 145 assists, ranking 155th in Division 1. They average 10.3 turnovers and commit 17.4 fouls per contest.
Defensively, the Badgers are forcing 12.9 turnovers per game and drawing 20.3 personal fouls. They rank 96th in college basketball for allowing assists, having surrendered 111 thus far. They hold opponents to a shooting percentage of 43.8% (232 of 530) and average 33.1 rebounds per contest, allowing 35.1% from three-point range. Wisconsin sits at 197th for points allowed per game (73.8).
In their last outing, the Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Creighton with a score of 71-50. Nebraska allowed Creighton to grab 31 rebounds (7 offensive) while they managed to shoot 24.2% from three-point territory (8 of 33) and 58.8% from the free-throw line (10 of 17). Creighton shot 30.8% from the field (16 of 52), whereas Nebraska posted a field goal percentage of 43.6% (24 of 55). From beyond the arc, the Cornhuskers converted 10 of 27 attempts (37.0%). They secured 13 free throws at a success rate of 65.0%. Creighton committed 19 personal fouls, allowing Nebraska 20 free-throw chances. Nebraska also recorded 7 steals and limited their turnovers to 8 while securing a total of 38 rebounds.
Rienk Mast was pivotal for the Cornhuskers, shooting 6 of 12 for a 50.0% field goal percentage, contributing 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists in 31 minutes played.
Nebraska boasts a current record of 9-0. They commit 13.7 fouls per game and are making 71.5% from the free-throw line. The Cornhuskers average 18.6 assists per game (31st in the nation) and have a turnover rate of 10.2 per game. For the season, they have accumulated 749 points (83.2 per game) and pull down 38.6 rebounds per game, shooting 47.6% from the field, ranking 90th in the nation.
On the defensive front, Nebraska ranks 73rd in points allowed per game (67.9), forces 13.4 turnovers, and permits opponents to shoot 37.9% from the field (21st in college). Their defense holds opponents to a three-point shooting rate of 30.2% (89 of 295) while allowing 73.3% from the free-throw line. They give up 13.3 assists and an average of 36.8 rebounds per game, ranking 190th and 268th in Division 1, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Wisconsin
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