Preview: Nebraska Cornhuskers at UCLA Bruins LOS ANGELES (Interstat) — The surging Nebraska Cornhuskers, riding high as one of the nation’s top teams, will face a UCLA Bruins squad fighting for its postseason résumé in a pivotal Big Ten Conference clash Tuesday night at Pauley Pavilion. Nebraska (25-4, 15-3 Big Ten) enters with eight wins in its last nine games, including an 82-67 road victory at Southern California on Saturday. The Cornhuskers’ success is fueled by star forward Pryce Sandfort, who is in the midst of a sensational scoring run. Over his last seven games, Sandfort is averaging 22.1 points, including a 33-point, 9-rebound performance against Penn State and a 32-point outing at USC. His versatility and scoring punch have been central to Nebraska’s rise. UCLA (19-10, 11-7) looks to rebound from a 78-73 loss at Minnesota and solidify its standing ahead of March. The Bruins have shown a capacity for high-level wins, evidenced by an overtime victory over Illinois and a win over Purdue earlier this season, but consistency has been elusive. Forward Tyler Bilodeau provides a potent offensive counterpoint to Sandfort, coming off a 32-point game against the Golden Gophers. Guard Skyy Clark, who had 17 points and five assists in that loss, is a key playmaker. The matchup presents a stark contrast in trajectories. Nebraska, with its sights set on a high NCAA tournament seed, boasts one of the country’s best records and a balanced attack supporting Sandfort. UCLA, meanwhile, is in need of a signature win to bolster its tournament credentials, and defending its home court against a top-10 opponent would qualify. Historically, the programs have met only sporadically, adding intrigue to this conference showdown. The Bruins will need to contain Sandfort and find an answer for Nebraska’s defensive intensity, which has held opponents under 70 points in five of the last nine games. For the Cornhuskers, navigating a tough road environment against a talented but desperate UCLA team will be a final test of their championship mettle before the conference tournament. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. EST Tuesday in Los Angeles.