Sat Apr 05 17:10:00 UTC 2025: **Nebraska Cornhuskers Face Tough Test Against Boise State in College Basketball Crown Semifinals**

LAS VEGAS, NV – The Nebraska Cornhuskers’ Cinderella run in the College Basketball Crown continues today with a semifinal matchup against the Boise State Broncos. Tip-off is set for 12:30 p.m. CT and will be streamed on the FOX Sports app.

Nebraska (19-14) faces a formidable opponent in Boise State (26-10), a team whose balanced scoring attack presents a significant challenge. While Boise State’s Tyson Degenhart (18.1 ppg) is their star player, the Broncos boast six players averaging at least 6.6 points per game, meaning any of them could explode for a big performance. This unpredictability, exemplified by Javan Buchanan’s 27-point outburst in the quarterfinals, necessitates a total team effort from the Huskers, unlike their previous games where Brice Williams and Juwan Gary carried the load.

Coach Fred Hoiberg compared Boise State’s offensive versatility to that of Purdue, high praise indeed. The Broncos’ offense employs a wide variety of sets (56 in their quarterfinal game alone) and showed an ability to score in multiple ways, totaling 189 points across their two games in Las Vegas. Their physicality, especially on the boards (a +7.7 rebounding margin, 10th nationally), also poses a serious threat, reminding Hoiberg of challenging matchups against St. Mary’s earlier this season. Nebraska will need a strong defensive performance from the outset to counter Boise State’s strengths.

Despite the challenge, Coach Hoiberg expressed pride in his team’s postseason run, highlighting the players’ dedication and commitment. The game is expected to be close, with predictions favoring Boise State by a narrow margin. The Huskers will need to bring their best game to continue their unexpected tournament success.

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