Game Thread Nebrasketball Game #11 - Hawaii (Diamond Head Classic Semi-Final): Monday, December 23 - 9:30pm ESPN2

[Seaofred92]

 

[COYS]

This is our most important non-con game of the year. You lose and have a bad Q3/Q4 loss on your resume and then get stuck with Oakland who is Q4. Win and you don’t have a bad loss and get opportunity at Q1/Q2 win against Oregon St. We can’t afford to slip up tonight.

 

[Seaofred92]

 

[Seaofred92]

This is our most important non-con game of the year. You lose and have a bad Q3/Q4 loss on your resume and then get stuck with Oakland who is Q4. Win and you don’t have a bad loss and get opportunity at Q1/Q2 win against Oregon St. We can’t afford to slip up tonight.

I think this technically is a “road” game for us NET wise since we’re playing at Hawaii’s home arena. But still, point stands

 

[iruletheskool]

Not sure I'll make it through a 9:30 tip

 

[Cornicator]

I think this technically is a “road” game for us NET wise since we’re playing at Hawaii’s home arena. But still, point stands

I thought Robin Washut reported it would be viewed as a neutral site game. But I have no idea.

 

[Baron Winnebago]

I thought Robin Washut reported it would be viewed as a neutral site game. But I have no idea.

If it's a tournament game, it's neutral site. Thems the rules

I was wrong. Robin CONFIRMED that it's true road.

 

[COYS]

Doesn’t matter, Hawaii ain’t betting high enough to be a quad 2 anyways. It’s a quad 3 at best and a must win.

 

[DrinkItIn]

Labeling this game a "must win" feels a bit hyperbolic, especially considering it’s a true road game. While it may not help or boost the resume, a loss here doesn't tank the entire season either.

 

[COYS]

Labeling this game a "must win" feels a bit hyperbolic, especially considering it’s a true road game. While it may not help or boost the resume, a loss here doesn't tank the entire season either.

Unless you see this team winning like 12 plus conference games it absolutely is a must win. Our non-con was awful and the one notable win against Pickle Smoochers is on shaky ground with how their season is going. We have zero margin for error with these games.

You throw in a Q3/Q4 loss with possibly one Q1 win in the non-con, committee does not look kindly on that and you would have to do extraordinary work in conference play to overcome it.

 

[Goskers07]

Labeling this game a "must win" feels a bit hyperbolic, especially considering it’s a true road game. While it may not help or boost the resume, a loss here doesn't tank the entire season either.

I dont view it as a must win but do view it as a can't lose, if that makes sense. I do think it's very harmful to the season if you lose but doesn't do much if you win.

 

[2010sarenevercomingback]

Nebraska is an 8.5 point favorite & roughly 4-1 on the money line. My main concern on this one is that our players don't injure themselves while doing 360° dunks.

 

[DrinkItIn]

Unless you see this team winning like 12 plus conference games it absolutely is a must win. Our non-con was awful and the one notable win against Pickle Smoochers is on shaky ground with how their season is going. We have zero margin for error with these games.

You throw in a Q3/Q4 loss with possibly one Q1 win in the non-con, committee does not look kindly on that and you would have to do extraordinary work in conference play to overcome it.

I dont view it as a must win but do view it as a can't lose, if that makes sense. I do think it's very harmful to the season if you lose but doesn't do much if you win.

I completely understand where you’re coming from—NU needs this win to make the rest of the season more manageable. However, a loss doesn’t mean curtains.

There’s still so much basketball left. NU could snag a big conference road win or go on a run in the B1G tournament. While a loss here would certainly be a setback, it’s far from a season-ender.

 

[Huskers4420]

Unless you see this team winning like 12 plus conference games it absolutely is a must win. Our non-con was awful and the one notable win against Pickle Smoochers is on shaky ground with how their season is going. We have zero margin for error with these games.

You throw in a Q3/Q4 loss with possibly one Q1 win in the non-con, committee does not look kindly on that and you would have to do extraordinary work in conference play to overcome it.

Pickle Smoochers is a borderline tourney team. St. Mary's is falling off. Really haven't beat anyone yet. Can't lose gimme games.

 

[PonyBoy]

Clarification

 

[PonyBoy]

Unless you see this team winning like 12 plus conference games it absolutely is a must win. Our non-con was awful and the one notable win against Pickle Smoochers is on shaky ground with how their season is going. We have zero margin for error with these games.

Our OOC schedule this season isn't any different than last year...

Our best OOC win last season was Kansas State, which didn't become a Q1 till the last week of the season. Heck, it may have been during the B12 tournament, I can't recall for certain.

... and keep in mind, a year ago we weren't even thinking of NET rankings. It was ugly after 10 games. Today, we are sitting #57.

2023-2024 (10-1 OOC)
Q1 = 1-1 (W KSU, became Q1 the last week of regular season, L craydone)
Q2 = 0-0
Q3 = 2-0
Q4 = 7-0

2024-2025 (8-2 OOC w/ 3 TBD)
Q1 = 1-0 (W craydone. Q1 or Q2 will be TBD for several more weeks)
Q2 = 0-1 (L St. Mary's. They're not going to drop below a Q2 so this is safe as a Q2 at the very least. Could become Q1)
Q3 = 1-0
Q4 = 5-0

Nebrasketball will make the NCAA tournament based on how we do in the B1G. We can afford a loss tonight, but it's not ideal.

P.S.
Keep in mind, the selection committee takes injuries under consideration. Which could come in play pending how craydone finishes the season.

 

[Baron Winnebago]

^what he said, but also let's hope for another half dozen injuries to Pickle Smoochers

 

[...TrueColors...]

Let’s just lock up on defense and hit shots and keep it simple tonight. We don’t always have to be the most interesting team to watch. I promise.

 

[Jim14510]

Just win by 9

 

[BushAK]

About time we play a game scheduled at a rational time.