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Game #26 Tonight – Huskers @ Maryland, 6:00 PM CST, BTN (online: BTN2Go)

Red Don

Red Don

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#115 Huskers 13-12 (5-8 B1G) @ #37 Maryland 21-5 (9-4 B1G)

Tough Game coming up @ Maryland, tied (with Purdue) for 2[SUP]nd[/SUP] place in B1G. Maryland is tough at home (15-1 on the season) but has had their share of close games; their last three home games being decided by a total of nine points. This is a first-ever meeting of the two teams (with a season-ending rematch in Lincoln).

:corn2: Huskers Desperately Need a Road Win! :eek: Anything can happen! :corn2:

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Link to Game Page, Pre-Game Notes, Audio/Visual links, & Live Game Stats

Huskers Game Page:
http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=20&SPID=24&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=209897027&DB_OEM_ID=100

Live Game Stats:
-ESPN - click on game ‘Box Score’ (seems more reliable link than Huskers.com)
http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/scoreboard?date=20150219&confId=50
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-Huskers.com (Stats never came up for Purdue game)
http://www.huskers.com//liveStats/liveStats.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=100&DB_OEM_ID=100

Audio Link: http://www.huskers.com/liveEvents/liveEvents.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=100&DB_OEM_ID=100

Satellite Radio (Maryland feed): Sirius (91), XM (91)

Announcers (BTN): Dave Resvine & Jim Jackson

Radio: Kent Pavelka & Matt Davison

Game Officials: Terry Wymer, Tom 'Boomer' Eades, John Gaffney

Opening line: Huskers 8 point Under_Dogs

Scouting Maryland
Maryland is this year’s Nebraska of the B1G. From an improbable start they'll likely make the NCAA Tournament. The Terrapins stretch opponents’ defenses to the 3-point line, ranking second in the Big Ten with 197 3-pointers; shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc.

Mark Turgeon was on the hot seat coming into his 4th year at Maryland and first in the B1G.

He hadn't gone to the NCAA tourney and had several guys transferring out of the program.
The addition of McDonald's All-American Melo Trimble plus some very key returners and a change to a San Antonio inspired motion offense has the Terrapins as almost a lock to make their first tourney since 2009-10.

Good: Maryland doesn't pressure into turnovers and isn't a team after offensive rebounds

Bad: Good 3pt Shooting team, draws a lot of contact but doesn't foul much, Good FT shooting team.
Overall runs a tight defense

Honestly this is the sort of matchup where you need Maryland to look ahead to Wisconsin, Nebraska to play better than their numbers, or both.

http://board.huskerhoopscentral.com/topic/6996-scouting-maryland/
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Probable Starters
Nebraska 2014-15 stats
No.Name******Yr.Ht.Wt.G/GSPPGRPGOther
2David RiversFSr6-720024/214.34.10.7 Apg
3Benny ParkerGJr.5-917225/225.02.21.9 Apg
5Terran PettewayGJr.6-621525/2518.75.02.8 Apg
31Shavon ShieldsG/FJr.6-722125/2515.86.22.2 Apg
35Walter PitchfordFJr.6-1023725/257.04.60.5 Bpg
Maryland2014-15 stats
No.Name******Yr.Ht.Wt.G/GSPPGRPGOther
2Melo TrimbleGFr6-319026/2615.73.53.0 Apg
10Jake LaymanFJr6-920526/2613.56.635, 3-Ptrs
20Richaud PackGSr6-419026/186.73.51.3 Apg
35Damonte DoddFSo6-1124526/233.84.11.5 Bpg
44Dez WellsG/FSr6-521519/1814.64.62.8 Apg

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Player to watch: Melo Trimble

The 6'3" freshman is probably the 2nd best rookie in the league and one of the best at getting to the line, shooting a ridiculous 179 FTs so far. Additionally he's a 39% 3pt shooter when he doesn't feel like driving or passing to teammates.

The Skinny

Maryland was picked to finish in the bottom tier but behind former McDonalds All-American Trimble along with Dez Wells and Jake Layman they've formed a trio like Nebraska's except everyone is better. The Terps also have some girth in the paint as well as some complimentary pieces that rounds out a squad competing for 2nd in the B1G. This is fairly bad matchup for Nebraska's strengths as they're essentially playing a more talented version of themselves on the road. The Huskers should be able to find their way into the lane but need to take their time to make shots instead of bracing for contact that won't be there. No doubt we've been tinkering with our offense so hopefully we will yield some better road results. Seems like a lot to ask at this point to expect us to score over 60. Can we throttle a team like this on their home court?

Prediction: Maryland 68 Nebraska 56
hhcdimes
http://board.huskerhoopscentral.com/topic/7003-game-day-essentials-game-26-at-maryland/
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Tarin Smith is making his first start of his career tonight (instead of Benny Parker)

11Tarin SmithGFr6-217525/04.21.80.6 Apg

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And Leslee Smith is starting (over Walter Pitchford)

21
Leslee Smith
F
Sr
6-8
255
11/3
3.1
2.4
0.5 Apg

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Nebraska Basketball @HuskerHoops Follow New look for the Huskers starting lineup tonight. #huskers. Tarin Smith makes his 1st career start.

Nebraska Basketball @HuskerHoops Follow Not only is its Smith's first start, but he also has about 20-25 family and friends who made the 3-hour trek
 
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davidadurNU said:
GBR! I'm in husker gear in the student section in between benches. Won't let me post pics..
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Concerned for your safety tonight David in enemy territory :eek: (especially if the Huskers pull an upset :eek:).

(Check in later to let us know how you fare! :Biggrin:)

Red Don
 
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Look for the husker fan in the MD students section.. http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad51/davidhusker/IMAG2056.jpg
 




Talent differential is palpable (but we are a tough team, still keeping it within 6 pts)
 




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