The key to this Nebraska team's success is always Rienk Mast.
Mast is averaging 18.6 PPG in Nebraska's wins.
Mast is averaging 7.7 ppg in Nebraska's losses, and that total got a big boost from his 22 point performance vs. Illinois where Nebraska nearly beat a top 10 caliber team on the road.
This team has good enough parts where guys like Tominaga, Gary, Wilcher, or Brice Williams can usually put the ball in the hoop. But the catalyst is Mast. When he is making shots it puts a TON of pressure on the opposing defense.
In the first game, Nebraska held Boo Buie in check. I doubt that happens tonight. The dude is incredible. I'm sure he will have a big night.