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Nebraska Basketball: How to watch and what to know for Cal State Fullerton

By Danny Jaillet

LINCOLN, NE - DECEMBER 8: Glynn Watson Jr. #5 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers and James Palmer Jr. #0 and Isaac Copeland Jr. #14 and Isaiah Roby #15 celebrate late in the game against the Creighton Bluejays at Pinnacle Bank Arena on December 8, 2018 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)
LINCOLN, NE - DECEMBER 8: Glynn Watson Jr. #5 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers and James Palmer Jr. #0 and Isaac Copeland Jr. #14 and Isaiah Roby #15 celebrate late in the game against the Creighton Bluejays at Pinnacle Bank Arena on December 8, 2018 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images) /
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 After a week off following last Saturday’s win over Cal State Fullerton Nebraska basketball is back on the court  against Cal State Fullerton.

For the Nebraska basketball team, there stay out of the Associated Press Top 25 Poll was a short one. Following a resounding win against Oklahoma State on Sunday, the Huskers climbed into the rankings again, landing at No. 25 in the poll. Saturday against Cal State Fullerton, they will look to improve their spot in the rankings.

Last Sunday, James Palmer scored 29 points to lead the huskers to victory. Issac Copeland Jr. and Thomas Allen provided a spark off the bench. Copeland scored 16 well Allen chipped in 14 points of his own as the win was a team effort. With a 9-2 record, Nebraska sits in the middle of the deep Big Ten standings.

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In the meantime, Cal State Fullerton has struggled. Posting a 3-8 record so far this season, their last win came on December 1. In that contest, Junior guard Khalil Ahmad scored 21 points to lead is a Titans to a victory. That put an end to a two-game losing streak for the program. They will certainly have their hands full, as Nebraska has a 8-1 record at home.

In the Kenpom rankings, Nebraska basketball sits at No. 14, while Cal State Fullerton checks in at No. 167. Although the Titans may appear to be outmatched, a win for them here would do wonders for their position in the rankings. Kyle Allman Jr. is the team’s leading scorer with 18.3 points per game. Jackson Rowe comes in the third spot with 10.4 points per game. The Titans have scoring options. They just need to focus on putting a complete game together.

Game Info

Game 12: Nebraska vs Cal State

When: 1 PM CST

Where: Pinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln Nebraska

TV: BTN

Stream: BTN 2 Go

Radio: Huskers IMG Radio

Key to Focus On

Despite their records, these two teams have many things in common. Both teams have scores that can contribute on multiple levels. Both teams have scores that can put points up a hurry. Nebraska will have to focus on limiting shots from behind the three point line and playing tight defense throughout the entire game. Last week against Oklahoma State, Nebraska struggled in the first half and played better defense in the second half. They need to play a complete game throughout in order to secure a victory and improve their mark in the Top 25.

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