Nebraska gets past Vanderbilt with a 74-72 with a lay up by Braden Frager with two seconds left in the game. Vanderbilt Tyler Tanner attempted to make a three point basket with it bouncing off the rim to end the game.
Pryce Sandfort and Braden Frager lead the Huskers with 15 points each. Sandfort had three three-point baskets and Frager had one three point basket. Rienk Mast added 13 points to the total with 3 three point basket. Berke Büyüktuncel had 12 points with 3 three point baskets.
Next up for the Huskers, they head to Houston for the Sweet Sixteen with the opponent to be either Iowa or Florida to be determined Sunday evening.
Nebraska Cornhusker fans gather at Social Capital before taking on the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker fans gather at Social Capital before taking on the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker fan heads walks to the arena from the hotel send off to take on the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker Big Red Express chats "Go Big Red" before the start of the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker head coach Fred Hoiberg and Vanderbilt Commodore head coach Mark Byington shake hand before the start of the game during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker Scarlets lead cheers for the fans before the start against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Berke Büyüktuncel (9) makes a three point basket Vanderbilt Commodores at the start of the game during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Berke Büyüktuncel (9) celebrates making three point basket against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Rienk Mast (51) grabs the rebound against the Vanderbilt Commodores in the first half during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) fights for the ball against Vanderbilt Commodore forward Tyler Nickel (5) in the first half during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Rienk Mast (51) makes a three point shot against the Vanderbilt Commodores in the first half during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) guards Vanderbilt Commodore forward Tyler Nickel (5) in the first half during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Berke Büyüktuncel (9) grabs the rebound against the Vanderbilt Commodores in the first half during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker head coach Fred Hoiberg reacts to the action on the court against the Vanderbilt Commodores in the first half during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker assistant coach Nate Loesner talks to Sam Hoiberg in the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) graabs the rebound against the Vanderbilt Commodores in the first half during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker assistant coach Nate Loesner reacts to the aciton on the court against the Vanderbilt Commodores in the first half during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) makes a lay up against Vanderbilt Commodore guard Duke Miles (2) in the second half during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Berke Büyüktuncel (9) gets caught up with Vanderbilt Commodore forward Devin McGlockton (99) for a rebound in the second half during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) turns the ball over for a lay up against Vanderbilt Commodore forward Tyler Nickel (5) in the second half during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) dunks the ball against the Vanderbilt Commodores in the second half during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) makes a lay up against the Vanderbilt Commodores in the second half during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) drive to the basket for a lay up against Vanderbilt Commodore guard Tyler Tanner (3) in the second half during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) makes a lay up against the Vanderbilt Commodores in the second half during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Pryce Sandfort (21) makes a pass against Vanderbilt Commodore forward Devin McGlockton (99) in the seocnd half during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker fans reacts to the referee's call against the Huskers in the second half during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Braden Frager (5) fouled by Vanderbilt Commodore guard Duke Miles (2) going for a lay up in the second half during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker head coach Fred Hoiberg has a talk with Pryce Sandfort and Sam Hoiberg in the second half against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers huddle up in the second half against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Paycom Center had 14,887 in attendancd to the Nebraska/Vanderbilt game during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Rienk Mast (51) drives to the basket against Vanderbilt Commodore forward Ak Okereke (10) in the second half during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Berke Büyüktuncel (9) makes a lay up against Vanderbilt Commodore guard Tyler Tanner (3) in the second half during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) tries fro the ball against Vanderbilt Commodore forward Ak Okereke (10) in the second half during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Vanderbilt Commodore head coach Mark Byington reacts to a call for the referees when palying the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Berke Büyüktuncel (9) makes a lay up as Vanderbilt Commodore forward Ak Okereke (10) is pulling on him in the second half during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Braden Frager (5) makes a lay up with two seconds on the clock of the second half against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker fans celebrates the lay up by Braden Frager for the go ahead to win the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at the end the second half during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Rienk Mast (51) and Jared Garcia (15) hug with two aeconds on the clocj during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker bench link arms at the end of the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Braden Frager (5) celebrates the win over the Vanderbilt Commodores and going to the Sweet Sixteen during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers celebrates the win over the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Vanderbilt Commodore guard Tyler Tanner (3) reacts to the loss to the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker Rienk Mast (51) and Pryce Sandfort (21) hug after the win over the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Rienk Mast (51) gives assistant coach Nate Loesner a hug after the win over the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Rienk Mast gives radio announcer Kent Pavelka a hug after the win over the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Rienk Mast (51) gives a fans five after the win over the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Berke Büyüktuncel (9) celebrates the win over the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) reaches to shake hands with the fans after the win over the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker Big Red Express member hugs Braden Frager after the win over the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker bRienk Mast (51) and Braden Frager (5) give each other a hug after the win over the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Braden Frager (5) heads to the locker room after the win over the Vanderbilt Commodoresb during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Berke Büyüktuncel (9) wears Herbie's cowboy hat after the win over the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Berke Büyüktuncel (9) give athletic director Troy Dannon a high five wearing Herbie's hat celebrating the win over the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
