This matchup between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Tennessee Volunteers will take place at the Barclays Center. Action begins at 12:00 pm ET on Saturday, Nov. 28.
The Volunteers are hoping to rebound after their 73-70 loss to George Washington on Friday. Kevin Punter was the game’s leading scorer, contributing 24 points. The Cornhuskers, meanwhile, are coming off a 65-61 loss to Cincinnati on Friday. Tai Webster led the game in scoring with 21 points.
Notes
On average, Tennessee has 72.8 possessions per game and scores 1.115 points on each possession. Nebraska has both fewer possessions (68.8) and scores fewer points during those possessions (1.103).
The Tennessee Volunteers average an effective field goal percentage of 50.8% this season. The Nebraska Cornhuskers are a winless 0-1 when opponents have an eFG% of 50.8% or greater.
On average, Tennessee attempts 21.0 three pointers and Nebraska attempts 20.0. Both teams have winning records when they have 20 or more three point attempts. The Tennessee Volunteers sit at 3-1 and the Nebraska Cornhuskers are 2-1.
The Tennessee Volunteers average 6.0 blocks per game, the 18th-ranked team in the country. The Nebraska Cornhuskers rank a lowly 185th in blocking with just 3.3 per game.
Tennessee ranks 98th in offensive rebounding. Nebraska ranks 140th in defensive rebounding.
On average, Tennessee makes 6.0 steals per game. Nebraska has a winning 4-1 record when it gives up at least 6 steals.
