The Blue Jays rank 255th nationally in schedule-adjusted tempo and won't hesitate to run down the shot clock to find the best shot available. They take care of the basketball (52nd in turnover percentage) on offense and force their opponents into tough shots on defense. Per Hoop-Math, Creighton's opponents attempt 50.2 percent of their shots from the mid-range. Taking away easy shots around the rim and reducing the effectiveness of the three-ball is a great way to prevent an opponent from getting into the flow offensively.

The Cornhuskers are similarly slow tempo, averaging 67.7 possessions per 40 minutes (246th in adjusted tempo). While scoring 80-plus points per game, they're shooting just 45.7 percent (145th), including 34.5 percent from long distance (134th). Defensively, while ranked 93rd in defensive efficiency due to a weak schedule, Nebraska has proven it can hold its own. Similarly to Creighton, NU is forcing its opponents to shoot most of their shots (41.6) from the mid-range and is limiting their scoring opportunities at the rim (21.1%). They will hit the glass with discipline, too, which will reduce the Blue Jays' possessions.