Nebraska’s hot outside game
Nebraska’s first-round win over Troy was driven by elite perimeter shooting and quick ball movement — a theme the March 19 highlights called decisive for their victory. Troy countered with relentless full-court pressure, forcing turnovers and keeping the game tight until Nebraska closed it out (youtube.com).
Nebraska rolled to a 76-47 win over Troy in the South Region first round on March 19, 2026 at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City; Nebraska entered as the No. 4 seed and Troy was the No. 13. (espn.com) Pryce Sandfort led the Huskers with 23 points, drilling seven 3-pointers (7‑for‑12 from deep) and accounting for 17 of his points in the first half. (kmtv.com) The victory improved Nebraska to 27-6 on the season and gave the program its first-ever NCAA Tournament win after an 0-8 run in prior March appearances. (usnews.com) Jamarques Lawrence scored 13 points and Rienk Mast added 11 points with seven assists as Nebraska spread the scoring balance in the rout. (oklahoman.com) Nebraska’s reward is a second-round meeting with No. 5 Vanderbilt — the Commodores beat McNeese 78-68 on March 19 behind Tyler Tanner’s 26 points — with the round of 32 scheduled for March 21 in Oklahoma City. (espn.com) The Paycom Center hosted a boisterous, red-clad crowd that ESPN described as “looking and sounding like a Nebraska home game,” and Huskers players presented coach Fred Hoiberg with a game ball in the locker room after the win. (espn.com)
