2021 Conference WBB NE Stats for 18 games versus Last Season 18 games

[Redhac]

2020-2021							2019-2020
Season 2020-2021--Thus far 18 games 2 to go							Season 2019-2020-for 18 games
Team Stats -Conference 9-9 thus far							Team Stats -Conference 7-11
Overall Team	NE Status				Opp Status		Overall Team Statistics
Statistic	Relative to last yr	Nebraska	Opp		Rel Last Year		Statistic	Nebraska	Opponents
>SCORING							SCORING
Total Points	Better	1229	1284		Better		Total Points	1197	1231
Points Per Game	Better	68.3	71.3		Better		Points Per Game	66.5	68.4
Scoring Margin	Worse	-3	--				Scoring Margin	-1.9	--
>SHOOTING							SHOOTING
FG: Made-Attempted	More Made	466-1065	472-1218		More Made		FG: Made-Attempted	427-1064	460-1191
FG: Percentage	Better	0.419	0.388		Slightly better		FG: Percentage	0.401	0.386
3PT: Made-Attempted	Same made	123-364	123-380				3PT: Made-Attempted	123-349	118-347
3PT: Percentage	Slightly less	0.338	0.324		Slightly Less		3PT: Percentage	0.352	0.34
3PT: Per Game	Same	6.8	6.8		Slightly more		3PT: Per Game	6.8	6.6
FT: Made-Attempted	Slightly less	214-295	217-319		Better		FT: Made-Attempted	220-299	193-273
FT: Percentage	Slightly less	0.725	0.68		Better		FT: Percentage	0.736	0.707
FT: Per Game	Slightly less	11.9	12.1		Better		FT: Per Game	12.2	10.7
>REBOUNDING							REBOUNDING
Total	Slightly less	701	733		Slightly more		Total	703	736
Per Game	Slightly less	38.9	40.7		Slightly less		Per Game	39.1	40.5
Margin	Slightly less	-1.8	--		Slightly Better		Margin	-1.4	--
>ASSISTS							ASSISTS
Total	More	266	258		Slightly more		Total	247	255
Per Game	Better	14.8	14.3		Slightlymore		Per Game	13.7	14.2
>TURNOVERS							TURNOVERS
Total	Slightly less	258	170		Less		Total	266	216
Per Game	Slightly less	14.3	9.4		Less		Per Game	14.8	12
Margin	Bigger	-4.9	--				Margin	-2.8	--
Assist/Turnover Ratio	Slightly better	1	1.5		Slightlymore		Assist/Turnover Ratio	0.9	1.2
>STEALS							STEALS
Total	Much less	70	144		More		Total	112	133
Per Game	Much less	3.9	8		Slightly more		Per Game	6.2	7.4
>BLOCKS							BLOCKS
Total	Slightly less	106	45		Less		Total	111	60
Per Game	Slightly less	5.9	2.5		Less		Per Game	6.2	3.3

[Redhac]

The above shows the comparative WBB stats this year for 18 conference games with 2 games to go and a 9-9 record versus last seasons 18 game conference schedule with 18 games and a 7-11 record.   I thought it would be interesting to compare the average stats for each season to see if there is any reflection as to why NE WBB has won 2 more games in 18 games than last year.  In comparing the stats for NE and the opponents averages, there does not seem to be any clear cut reason we have won 2 more games in 18 games.  NE has scored more points but so have the opponents so the average margin was less favorable at a negative 3 points.  More field goals have been made by NE with slightly better shooting average of 0.419 versus 0.401 last season.  The same number of 3 pointers have been made at 123 but slightly lower average of 0.388 versus  0.352.  Free throws made are 214 versus 220 last year with slightly less percentage at 0.725.

 

Total rebounds were down from 703 to 701 and rebounding margin was slightly less favorable at -1.8.   Assists were up from 247 to 266.  Turnovers were slightly less at 258 versus 266.  Assist to turnover ratio was 1.0.  Steals dropped from 112 to 70, while opponents went from 133 to 144.  Blocks were slightly less at 106 versus 111.

 

Therefore based on average stats for 18 games this year versus last year, there seems to be no clear-cut positive increases to rationalize 2 more wins.  This years team with multiple newcomers has played very well at times.  Haiby and Bourne overall have elevated their game playing.  Cravens has been a good addition but hampered of late with unable to play.  Cain has had some positive games but lesser ones as well.  Personally, most of the time this team has been more enjoyable to watch.  The team still needs a better offensive scheme and defensively as well!

 

 

[swmckewon]

Last year’s team badly underachieved. 
 

This year’s team has overachieved by a bit. 

[AuroranHusker]

Shooting seemed a lot more inconsistent last season.

 

Nebraska has been more 'clutch' this season.

 

The difference is a net-positive in 2021.

[Red Don]

31 minutes ago, AuroranHusker said:

Shooting seemed a lot more inconsistent last season.

 

Nebraska has been more 'clutch' this season.

 

The difference is a net-positive in 2021.

 

 

It seems to me we've seen the team playing better Together this season than last season, which is surprising given the amount of roster turnover and new/incoming players that have never played together before.   Maybe it's a reaction to adversity of not playing together before, or maybe it's increased emphasis on Teamwork.

[All About the Corn]

I think some of this can be traced to CV19 and you need to be in a group as much as possible. I think we have done a good job of managing that compared to other schools in the B1G. I know listening to the volleyball team talk about how much they get along and would think much the same story with the WBB team.

[whoopdeedoo]

7 hours ago, Red Don said:

 

 

It seems to me we've seen the team playing better Together this season than last season, which is surprising given the amount of roster turnover and new/incoming players that have never played together before.   Maybe it's a reaction to adversity of not playing together before, or maybe it's increased emphasis on Teamwork.

and, a pretty young squad. add the incoming for next year and i think it is going to be a very interesting season in 2021-22.

 

has Cain given any kind of hint as to what she will do next season? 

Edited March 2, 2021 by whoopdeedoo

[Fastbreaker]

I don't know for sure, but it seems that if you are a very bright young lady with a MBA in hand that getting on with life would take priority.  Kate has also been mentioned as a second round WNBA prospect.

[whoopdeedoo]

2 minutes ago, Fastbreaker said:

I don't know for sure, but it seems that if you are a very bright young lady with a MBA in hand that getting on with life would take priority.  Kate has also been mentioned as a second round WNBA prospect.

yep, i know she has done very well academically. if she would decide to go pro, wonder if it might be advantageous to play overseas? who knows, maybe she would try WNBA and let the chips fall where they may. guessing we should know shortly. a few BT teams have announced returnees.