Nebraska Beats Troy For The First NCAA First Round Win 76-47 on Wednesday in Oklahoma City.
Pryce Sandfort led the team with 23 points and seven three-point baskets. Jamarques Lawrence had 13 points and three three-point baskets. Braden Frager had 13 points and two three-point baskets. Rienk Mast had 11 points and led the team with seven assists. Sam Hoiberg chipped in four points and had nine rebounds.
Next for the Huskers, they take on Vanderbilt in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Rienk Mast (51) walks to the bus while giving fives to the fans during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers assistant coach Nate Loenser walks to the bus during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers walk to Paycom Center for the game against Troy during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker fans have a photo taken in front of the March Madness sign during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers in line to have a photo taken in front of a March Madness sign during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker fans waiting to get inside during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Pryce Sandfort (21) takes a three-point basket warming up for Troy Trojans during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Pryce Sandfort's brother in the blasck t-shirst Payton watches warm ups before taking on the Troy Trojans during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Rienk Mast (51) warms up before taking on the Troy Trojans during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
The National Anthem being performed before the the game between Nebraska and Troy during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Rienk Mast (51) runs out from the locker room during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Berke Büyüktuncel (9) runs out to the court during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Rienk Mast (51) wins the tip-off against the Troy Trojans during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Rienk Mast (51) makes a lay up against the Troy Trojans in the first half during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers celebratee sls-d during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) makes a lay up against Troy Trojans during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker fans wearting headbands against the Troy Trojans during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Berke Büyüktuncel (9) dunks the ball against the Troy Trojans during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Braden Frager (5) makes a contsZ during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Braden Frager (5) gets tripped up dribbling the ball a during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Pryce Sandfort (21) makes a three point shot against the Troy Trojans during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Pryce Sandfort (21) celebrates making a three point basket during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) makes a three point basket against the Troy Trojans in the first half during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Braden Frager (5) crashes in for a lay up against the Troy Trojans in the first half during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Braden Frager (5) flexes after making a lay up against the Troy Trojans in the first half during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) makes a pass against the Troy Trojans in the first half during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Pryce Sandfort (21) celebrates making a three point basket against the Troy Trojans in the first half during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Pryce Sandfort's brother Payton celebrates a three against the Troy Trojans in the first half during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers head to the locker room at halftime against the Troy Trojans during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Pryce Sandfort (21) makes a three point basket against the Troy Trojans in the second half during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Pryce Sandfort (21) celebrates making a three point basket against the Troy Trojans in the second half during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Braden Frager (5) dribbles the ball against Troy Trojan guard Cooper Campbell (3) in the second half during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Pryce Sandfort (21) dribbles into Troy Trojan forward Thomas Dowd (1) in the seocnd half during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Berke Büyüktuncel (9) celebrates against the Troy Trojans in the second half during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers celebrates a three point basket against the Troy Trojans in the second half during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker Braden Frager (5) and Jared Garcia (15) chest bump at a time out against the Troy Trojans in the second half during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Cale Jacobsen (31) makes a three point basket against the Troy Trojans in the second half during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Cale Jacobsen (31) celebrates making three point basket against the Troy Trojans in the second half during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Braden Frager (5) makes a three point basket from the corner against Troy Trojan guard Austin Cross (95) in the second half during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Braden Frager (5) celebrates making a three point basket against Troy Trojan guard Austin Cross (95) in the second half during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Jared Garcia (15) goes for Pryce Sandfort in the second half against the Troy Trojans in the second half during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker Pryce Sandfort (21) and Jamarques Lawrence hug after taking the bench late in the second half against the Troy Trojans during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Justin Bolis (7) celebrates the win over the Troy Trojans during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker head coach Fred Hoiberg shaking hand with the Troy Trojans after the win during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker assistant coach Nate Loesner takes a seat watching the celebration after the win over the Troy Trojans for the first Nebraska win during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker head coach Fred Hoiberg and Braden Frager walking together after the win over the Troy Trojans during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Jared Garcia (15) bounces off the court after the win against the Troy Trojans during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Cale Jacobsen (31) walks off the court after the win against the Troy Trojans during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) gives his father Fred Hoiberg a hug after the win over the Troy Trojans during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) heads to the locker room after the win over the Troy Trojans during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) heads to the locker room after the win over the Troy Trojans during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Pryce Sandfort (21) heads to the locker room after the win over the Troy Trojans during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Pryce Sandfort (21) gives the fans high fives after the win over the Troy Trojans during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Rienk Mast (51) heads to the locker room after the win over the Troy Trojans during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Photo by John S. Peterson.
