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Nebraska @ Northwestern

Regular Season Records: Nebraska 10-21; Northwestern 14-15

What to Know

The Nebraska Cornhuskers haven't won a game against the Northwestern Wildcats since Feb. 16 of 2019, but they'll be looking to end the drought Wednesday. The Cornhuskers and Northwestern are set to clash at 6 p.m. ET March 9 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in the first round of the Big Ten Tourney. Nebraska isn't expected to win, but seeing as the odds didn't stop them last game, maybe the squad has another upset up their sleeve.

Nebraska escaped with a win on Sunday against the Wisconsin Badgers by the margin of a single free throw, 74-73. Nebraska's guard Alonzo Verge Jr. looked sharp as he had 26 points and six assists in addition to five rebounds.

Meanwhile, Northwestern didn't have too much trouble with the Minnesota Golden Gophers at home on Sunday as they won 75-62. Northwestern's forward Pete Nance was one of the most active players for the team, posting a double-double on 19 points and 13 boards along with three blocks.

The Cornhuskers are expected to win this handily, but they should have beaten the Western Illinois Leathernecks Nov. 9 easily too and instead slipped up with a 75-74. In other words, don't count the Wildcats out just yet.

How To Watch

  • When: Wednesday at 6 p.m. ET
  • Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse -- Indianapolis, Indiana
  • TV: Big Ten Network
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Wildcats are a 4.5-point favorite against the Cornhuskers, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 4.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Northwestern have won nine out of their last 11 games against Nebraska.

  • Feb 22, 2022 - Northwestern 77 vs. Nebraska 65
  • Feb 05, 2022 - Northwestern 87 vs. Nebraska 63
  • Mar 07, 2021 - Northwestern 79 vs. Nebraska 78
  • Mar 01, 2020 - Northwestern 81 vs. Nebraska 76
  • Jan 11, 2020 - Northwestern 62 vs. Nebraska 57
  • Feb 16, 2019 - Nebraska 59 vs. Northwestern 50
  • Jan 02, 2018 - Nebraska 70 vs. Northwestern 55
  • Jan 26, 2017 - Northwestern 73 vs. Nebraska 61
  • Jan 08, 2017 - Northwestern 74 vs. Nebraska 66
  • Mar 06, 2016 - Northwestern 65 vs. Nebraska 54
  • Dec 30, 2015 - Northwestern 81 vs. Nebraska 72