In the stark quiet of Pinnacle Bank Arena, one could ponder Fred Hoiberg's employment future Thursday.
It doesn't feel particularly promising. It certainly didn't on this day.
Much of what you saw in 11th-ranked Wisconsin's 73-65 victory against Nebraska was eminently predictable.
Early in the second half, Nebraska freshman Bryce McGowens misfired on a deep three-point attempt early in the shot clock. Of course, that's par for the course for this Husker team. Wisconsin responded with a basket in the paint, its lead swelling to 13 points.
A couple possessions later, Nebraska senior guard Alonzo Verge Jr.