North Florida Ospreys vs Nebraska Cornhuskers: December 1, 2024 Game Preview & Predictions

Game: North Florida Ospreys vs Nebraska Cornhuskers

Date: Sunday, December 1, 2024

Location: Pinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln, NE

TV: BTN

The Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-1) will face the North Florida Ospreys (4-2) on Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

In their last game, the North Florida Ospreys defeated Edward Waters 108-59. North Florida had a strong shooting performance, achieving 50.6% from the field and 48.8% from three-point range, with 20 successful shots out of 41 attempts. Josh Harris led the Ospreys with 19 points and 11 rebounds.

This season, North Florida averages 88.2 points per game, ranking 16th in college basketball. They shoot 46.7% overall and 38.3% from beyond the arc. Defensively, they allow 78.0 points per game while forcing 11 turnovers on average.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers recently won 96-79 against South Dakota. Connor Essegian was a standout player, scoring 29 points on 45.5% shooting. Nebraska shot 48.5% from the field and made 39.4% of their three-point attempts. They have a season average of 80.0 points per game, ranking them well in offensive output.

Nebraska’s shooting percentage is at 43.9% overall. They allow 67.3 points per game and have a solid defensive record, forcing 16.2 turnovers per game. The Cornhuskers excel at the free-throw line, connecting on 78.7% of their attempts.

Prediction: Josh Schonwald predicts a Nebraska win.