The No. 12 ranked Purdue basketball team, boasting a record of 19-4 and 9-3 in the Big Ten, is set to face off against the No. 8 Nebraska Cornhuskers, who stand at 21-2 with a 10-2 conference record, tonight at 7 p.m. ET. The game will take place at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska, and both teams are aiming to maintain their positions near the top of the Big Ten standings, where Michigan leads at 12-1, followed by Illinois at 11-2 and Michigan State at 10-3.
Fans can watch the matchup on FS1, and local radio broadcasts will be available on 96.5 FM in Lafayette and 1260 AM in Indianapolis. For those looking to stream the game, it can be accessed through SiriusXM on channels 84 and 195.
Predictions from local sports analysts suggest a closely contested battle. Sam King from the Journal & Courier projects a Nebraska victory at 78-74, citing Purdue’s recent vulnerabilities on the road. Conversely, Nathan Baird from IndyStar predicts a narrow win for Purdue at 73-72, emphasizing the need for key players like Trey Kaufman-Renn and Oscar Cluff to return to their early-season form, particularly on offensive rebounds.
As March Madness approaches, Purdue’s upcoming schedule includes a pivotal game against Iowa on February 14 at 5 p.m. ET, followed by matches against Michigan and Indiana later in the month.
The anticipation for the matchup continues to grow as both teams look to establish momentum heading into the height of the basketball season.