Nebraska Seeks to End Four-Game Losing Streak Against USC

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are looking to end a four-game losing streak in Big Ten play as they prepare to face the USC Trojans, who also have struggled recently. Nebraska started the season strong at 12-2 but has since faltered, dropping to a 2-5 conference record after significant losses to teams like Iowa and Purdue. The Huskers will need to improve their perimeter defense, having allowed a high number of three-pointers during their losing streak, and also must address their turnover issues. In contrast, USC has shown inconsistency throughout the season, boasting a recent upset against Illinois but facing a blowout loss to Wisconsin. Both teams are aware of the stakes, as Nebraska's NCAA Tournament hopes are at risk, while USC aims to regain momentum in their conference standings. The matchup will mark the first Big Ten meeting this season between the two teams.