Men’s Basketball
Nebraska Basketball Ends Season Against Iowa at Sweet Sixteen | Photo Gallery
A Joyous Season Ends For Nebraska Men’s Basketball In Sweet 16
HOUSTON, Texas — Nebraska men’s basketball’s season came to an end with a 77-71 loss to Iowa in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night. It was a historic season, one that saw a group of men carry not just a community but the entire state of Nebraska on...
Leo Curtis Making an Impact in March Madness for Nebraska Men’s Basketball Despite Late Start to the Sport
Nebraska basketball freshman big man Leo Curtis made his NCAA Tournament debut in the first round against Troy and scored his first postseason points on a dunk in the second round against Vanderbilt — a remarkable feat considering he’s only been playing organized...
Keys To A Nebraska Men’s Basketball Win Over Iowa In The Sweet 16
HOUSTON, Texas — The Nebraska men’s basketball rivalry with Iowa has taken a dramatic turn, not for the worse but for the better for both programs. Thursday in Houston, the Huskers and Hawkeyes will play a rubber match in the Sweet 16, with tipoff set for 6:30 p.m....
Nebraska Practice Ahead of Game With Iowa – Photos | Hail Varsity
Nebraska Men’s Basketball Opponent Breakdown: Iowa
HOUSTON, Texas — The Sweet 16 opponent for No. 4 seed Nebraska men’s basketball in the 2026 NCAA Tournament is the ninth-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes. The Huskers and Hawkeyes will tip off at 6:30 p.m. CT at Toyota Center in Houston on Thursday. There is clearly familiarity...
Nebraska Advances To Sweet Sixteen Photo Gallery | Hail Varsity
Connection Carries Nebraska Men’s Basketball to Sweet 16 with Win over Vanderbilt
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Nebraska men’s basketball is headed to the Sweet 16. Luke Combs sings a song called "Days Like These." In the chorus, Combs sings: "If I got you and you got me, we got everything we need." That is the best way to describe Nebrasketball during...
No. 4 Nebraska, No. 5 Vanderbilt to Square Off Saturday for Sweet 16 Berth
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — The round of 32 is here for Nebraska men’s basketball. After defeating No. 14 seed Troy 76-47 on Thursday, No. 4 seed Nebraska advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history. Up next for the Huskers is...
Nebraska Men’s Basketball Keeps Shooting, Makes History with First NCAA Tournament Win
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Keep shooting, for 85 years. That’s what Nebraska men’s basketball has done. Through the winning and the losing, the joy and the heartache, the Huskers kept shooting. After all, that’s what you do when you're in a slump. For years, Nebraska...
Nebraska Beats Troy For The First NCAA First Round Win – Photo Gallery | Hail Varsity
Rebounding, 3-Point Line, Ball Security Keys for Nebraska Men’s Basketball Against Troy
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — For the second time in three seasons, Nebraska men’s basketball will tip off in the NCAA Tournament. Thursday at 11:40 a.m. CT, the No. 4 seed Huskers will tip against No. 13 seed Troy at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. TruTV will televise the...
Nebraska Men’s Basketball Open Practice in OKC Photo Gallery | Hail Varsity
Jarmarques Lawrence Returned to Nebraska Men’s Basketball Ready to Lead
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Jamarques Lawrence missed it. No, not a game-winning 3-point shot for Nebraska men's basketball on the road at Illinois; he made that. He missed being a part of the Nebraska program and all that entailed. After his first two seasons with the...
Former Huskers Established the Culture for Current Nebraska Men’s Basketball Run
Nebraska men’s basketball is rounding out year seven with Fred Hoiberg as its leader. Thursday, the Huskers will play in their second NCAA Tournament since Hoiberg took over as head coach of the program in 2019. After three seasons of losing, accumulating a 24-67...
Nebraska Men’s Basketball Opponent Breakdown: Troy Trojans
The first round opponent for No. 4 seed Nebraska men’s basketball in the 2026 NCAA Tournament is the Troy Trojans. The Huskers and Trojans will tip off at 11:40 a.m. CT at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Thursday. Troy Tendencies Troy doesn’t have an experienced...
Nebraska Men’s Basketball Earns No. 4 Seed In 2026 NCAA Tournament
It’s official, Nebraska men’s basketball earned a No. 4 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. The Huskers will face the Sun Belt Champion, Troy, on Thursday at 11:40 a.m. CT on TruTV. The Huskers' 26-6 record (15-6 Big Ten) this season secured the second-highest seed in...
Nebraska Falls to Purdue at Big Ten Photo Gallery | Hail Varsity
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