Nebraska Aims for Historic Winning Streak Against Wisconsin

No. 23 Nebraska Cornhuskers are aiming for their 14th consecutive victory as they prepare to host the Wisconsin Badgers in a Big Ten matchup on Wednesday night in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nebraska, with a record of 9-0, can match the longest winning streak in school history set during the 1990-91 season.

Their recent success includes a decisive win against in-state rival Creighton, where they crushed the Bluejays, solidifying their spot in the Associated Press Top 25 for the first time since 2018. Nebraska's current streak of 13 wins dates back to last season, and their nine straight victories to start this season is just one shy of the school record established in 1977.

Coach Fred Hoiberg acknowledged the challenges ahead, not just with Wisconsin but also looking towards their first true road game against No. 13 Illinois. Meanwhile, Wisconsin, currently 7-2 and coming off a win over Marquette, holds a 1-0 record in the conference after defeating Northwestern.

The Badgers are averaging 87.9 points per game, their highest rate in ten seasons under Coach Greg Gard, with standout performances from guards John Blackwell and Nick Boyd. Blackwell is averaging 28.8 points over his last three games and recently passed 1,000 career points, earning the Big Ten Player of the Week award.

Nebraska's defense has been formidable, allowing opponents a shooting percentage of just 37.9%, and they are looking to continue their strong defensive play against Wisconsin. Both teams have excelled in three-point shooting, with Nebraska taking 51.9% of their shots from beyond the arc, ranking 10th in the nation, while Wisconsin ranks 12th with 51.4% of their shots coming from three-point territory.

This matchup is significant for Nebraska as they seek their first win in a Big Ten opener since the 2018-19 season, while Wisconsin aims to begin 2-0 in league play for the first time since the 2023-24 season.