Nebraska's Three-Pronged Plan to Topple Iowa in the Sweet 16
Nebraska must stop Bennett Stirtz, win the defensive battle, and win the star matchup against Pryce Sandfort to advance past Iowa in the Sweet 16.
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Unselfish Pass Propels Nebraska to Historic Sweet 16
Nebraska’s Pryce Sandfort deferred the potential shot and hit Braden Frager for a go-ahead layup with nine seconds left, as the Huskers edged Vanderbilt 74-72 to reach their first-ever Sweet 16, showcasing the season’s emphasis on space, movement and trust.
Nebraska Caps Historic NCAA Tournament Win, Rout Troy 76-47
Nebraska rolled to a 76-47 NCAA Tournament first-round win over Troy in Oklahoma City, securing the program’s first-ever NCAA Tournament victory and moving to 27-6; Pryce Sandfort erupted for 23 points on 7-of-11 3-pointers, fueling a second-half surge that pushed the Huskers to a 29-point win and a second-round berth against Vanderbilt or McNeese.
Nebraska Breaks Through, Cruises Past Troy 76-47 in NCAA Tourney Opener
Nebraska defeated Troy 76-47 in the NCAA Tournament opener at Paycom Center, led by Pryce Sandfort's 23 points on seven 3-pointers as the Cornhuskers earned their first-ever NCAA Tournament win and advanced to face Vanderbilt or McNeese.
Huskers grab No. 4 seed, head to OKC to open vs Troy
Nebraska earned a No. 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament's South Region (26-6) and will play No. 13 Troy in Oklahoma City at the Paycom Center on Thursday, March 19 at 11:40 a.m. CT (truTV). The Huskers, coached by Big Ten Coach of the Year Fred Hoiberg, tied school records with 26 wins and finished second in the conference (15-5). Key players include Pryce Sandfort (17.8 PPG), Rienk Mast (13.5 PPG), Braden Frager, Sam Hoiberg and Jamarques Lawrence, as NU pursues its ninth NCAA appearance; the winner of NU/Troy advances to face Vanderbilt or McNeese.
Nebraska's second-half surge powers 82-67 win over USC in Los Angeles
No. 12 Nebraska trailed USC at halftime but dominated the second half, ripping off 12-2 and 15-0 runs to pull away for an 82-67 win in Los Angeles. Pryce Sandfort scored 32 points, including five three-pointers, and the Huskers outrebounded the Trojans 41-25 while outscoring them 51-31 after the break, improving to 25-4 overall and 14-4 in the Big Ten and moving into sole possession of second place. Nebraska will next face UCLA in Los Angeles.
Sandfort's 33-Point Fireworks Spark No. 9 Nebraska Past Penn State
No. 9 Nebraska rolled to an 87-64 win over Penn State at Pinnacle Bank Arena, missing Berke Buyuktuncel but led by Pryce Sandfort’s 33 points (8 from long range). Braden Frager added 15 and Sam Hoiberg posted 11 points with a career-best 10 assists as the Huskers shot 51.6% and built a margin as large as 28. Nebraska improves to 23-4 (12-4 Big Ten) and sits among the Big Ten's top seeds, with NCAA Tournament seeding projections placing them as a 3-seed; they next host Maryland.
Sandfort Breaks Nebraska's Single-Season 3-Point Record as Iowa Beats No. 9 Nebraska
Unranked Iowa defeated No. 9 Nebraska 57-52 in Iowa City, with Pryce Sandfort scoring 13 points and breaking Nebraska’s single-season 3-point record with two made threes. Iowa’s Bennett Stirtz led all scorers with 25, and the Hawkeyes pulled away late thanks to strong free-throw shooting as Nebraska struggled offensively.
Huskers Seek Road Win at Iowa After Sandfort’s Big Night
No. 9 Nebraska heads to Carver-Hawkeye Arena for a Big Ten showdown with Iowa, riding a bounce-back win over Northwestern powered by Pryce Sandfort’s 29 points. Nebraska will rely on rebounding and defense to counter Iowa’s revamped lineup in a likely tense, on-the-road battle as they try to stay near the top of the conference standings.
Sandfort's Iowa Homecoming Tests Nebraska's March Quest
Nebraska’s Pryce Sandfort, the Huskers’ 17.5 ppg scorer and former Iowa standout, returns to Iowa for a Big Ten showdown as Nebraska (22-3, 11-3) chases a likely NCAA Tournament run with six regular-season games left, including two against the Hawkeyes. Sandfort followed his older brother to Iowa before transferring to Nebraska, and he erupted for 29 points in the win over Northwestern. ESPN Bracketology currently lists Nebraska as a 3-seed and Iowa as an 8-seed, with an upcoming home game vs Penn State and continued pressure to maintain their rankings and seed.
Nebraska Grinds Out Ugly Win, Sweeps Northwestern in Rematch
No. 7 Nebraska survived a sloppy start and high turnover game to beat Northwestern 68-49, completing the home-and-home sweep. Pryce Sandfort led with 29 points, aided by Sam Hoiberg and Jacobsen, as the Huskers outrebounded the Wildcats 40-24 and turned looser possessions into 17 second-chance points to pull away in the second half and improve to 22-3 (11-3 Big Ten) before a Tuesday trip to Iowa.
Nebraska Beats Rutgers on the Road, Extending Big Ten Run
No. 9 Nebraska knocked off Rutgers 80-68 on the road, improving to 21-2 overall and 10-2 in the Big Ten and setting a program record with six conference road wins. Rienk Mast led with 26 points and eight rebounds, while Pryce Sandfort and Jamarques Lawrence added double-digit scoring as the Huskers built a comfortable lead and withstood a late Rutgers surge.
Huskers Seek 24th Straight Win as No. 7 Nebraska Heads to Minnesota
No. 7 Nebraska, 19-0 overall and 8-0 in the Big Ten, travels to Williams Arena to face Minnesota on Saturday at 11 a.m. CT, aiming to extend the Huskers’ school-record win streak to 24 and push to a 9-0 conference start after a 76-66 win over Washington led by Pryce Sandfort’s 23 points. Minnesota sits 10-8, 3-5, coming off an overtime loss at Ohio State, as the Huskers seek another marquee road win in a top-10 showdown.
Sandfort's Hot Hand Keeps Nebraska Rolling as Frager Sidelined
Pryce Sandfort scored 23 points to lift Nebraska to a 76-66 win over Washington as Braden Frager sprains his ankle and may miss time, prompting a next-man-up approach as the 19-0 Huskers navigate a tougher slate with a deeper rotation and continued shooting efficiency.
Huskers Lean on Next-Man-Up Depth After Frager Injury
Nebraska weathered Braden Frager’s ankle sprain by implementing a ‘next-man-up’ approach and pulling away to beat Washington 76-66, extending the unbeaten streak to 19-0. Pryce Sandfort led with 23 points as NU benefited from balanced scoring and improved pace, even as coach Fred Hoiberg signals continued lineup tinkering. With Minnesota and then Michigan on a tight schedule, the Huskers face a test of depth and continuity as Frager’s status remains uncertain.