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Huskers Seek Bounce-Back vs. Struggling Rutgers
7 Feb
Summary
- Nebraska aims to end a two-game losing streak against Rutgers.
- Rutgers has a dismal 2-10 record in conference play.
- Nebraska boasts strong offensive and defensive efficiency rankings.

After an undefeated start, the Nebraska Cornhuskers have experienced back-to-back losses. They now face the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, who have struggled significantly this season with a 2-10 conference record. This upcoming game presents Nebraska with a favorable opportunity to return to winning ways.
Nebraska's performance metrics are notably strong, ranking 24th in effective field goal percentage and 18th in defensive efficiency. In contrast, Rutgers lags considerably in these areas, ranking 336th and 286th respectively. Furthermore, Nebraska's effective three-point shooting strategy is poised to exploit Rutgers' vulnerability, as the Scarlet Knights allow opponents to shoot 37.9% from beyond the arc, a figure that has worsened recently.




