UNO vs. Nebraska, 11.4

The Big Picture

Over a decade later, UNO and Nebraska are set to clash on the hardwood once again. The Mavericks and Cornhuskers will tip off on November 14 at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. It will be the first meeting between the two schools since 2010.

The Mavericks are coming off a 17-12 season in which they finished fourth in the Summit League. The Cornhuskers went 10-22 last season and finished 13th in the Big Ten.

The Matchup

The Mavericks are led by senior guard CJ Carter, who averaged 16.7 points per game last season. The Cornhuskers are led by senior forward Isaiah Roby, who averaged 11.8 points and 8.2 rebounds per game last season.

The Mavericks are a well-rounded team with a good mix of size and athleticism. The Cornhuskers are a young team with a lot of potential. It should be a competitive game between two in-state rivals.

Keys to the Game

• Rebounding: The Mavericks have a size advantage over the Cornhuskers, so they will need to control the boards.
• Defense: The Cornhuskers are a good shooting team, so the Mavericks will need to play good defense on the perimeter.
• Tempo: The Mavericks like to play at a fast pace, so they will need to control the tempo of the game.

Prediction

The Mavericks are the more experienced team and they have a size advantage. I predict that the Mavericks will win the game, 75-65.