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From Breakthrough to Belief, Nebraska Enters Sweet 16 Expecting More

Nebraska allowed itself a moment after the final buzzer sounded against Troy. The school’s first-ever NCAA Tournament win at least deserved that. Lifelong tears finally fell for a fan base begging for the win, and for that moment, that NCAA Tournament game “monkey” finally exited stage left.

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Preview: No. 24 Nebraska Baseball vs. Indiana with Breakdown

Tuesday provided another reminder that midweek contests are never given in college baseball, but don't tell No. 24 Nebraska. In a day that saw four top-18 teams bite the dust to midweek opponents, the Huskers took care of business against a good quality Kansas State team.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / March 26

Nebraska Football Pro Day Takeaways

Nebraska football’s 2026 Pro Day came and went, with 14 Huskers getting a chance to make their case to NFL scouts. Only two participants received NFL Combine invites earlier this year, leaving the other 12 with their lone opportunity to test in front of teams.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / March 25

Preview: Nebraska Basketball vs. Iowa in the NCAA Sweet 16 with Breakdown

March Madness always seems to deliver, but few could have foreseen the NCAA Tournament being the stage for an epic conclusion to the Nebraska–Iowa rivalry trilogy Thursday night in Houston.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / March 24

Huskers Expect a Dog Fight as Iowa’s Physical Style Looms

The tape doesn’t lie, and Nebraska’s got a lot of it. They’ve got tape on Iowa from their own games against Iowa in February, then again just 16 days ago here in March.

Fred Hoiberg News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / March 23

Nebraska Men's Basketball Prepares for Sweet 16 Matchup with Iowa

Fred Hoiberg and Nebraska men's basketball are not complacent with what they've achieved. Even after the most meaningful two-game stretch in Husker basketball history, the Big Red are focused on putting it behind them and preparing for what's next.

Rienk Mast News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / March 23

Rienk Mast, a Scorebook-Stuffer, has Gone Through ‘Full 12-Month Recovery’ to Help Nebraska Advance to Sweet 16

In Nebraska’s most important game of the season Saturday, there was a team-wide effort to hold off Vanderbilt in what might have been the NCAA Tournament’s best game this year.

College Basketball News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / March 22

New Blackshirts in Town? Nebraska’s Defense Proves to be Driving Force in Sweet 16 Run

The moment everyone will remember from Nebraska’s Sweet 16-clinching win came on offense. Pryce Sandfort drew five defenders, Braden Frager cutting into open space.

Watch: Nebraska at Michigan | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Baseball | 03/22/2026

Nebraska Softball Defeats Michigan State Behind Dominant Outing from Jordy Frahm

Jordy Frahm delivered a dominant performance in the circle, and the No. 9 Nebraska Cornhuskers downed the Michigan State Spartans, 2-0, on Friday evening at Secchia Stadium in East Lansing, Mich.

Matt Rhule News / Total Pro Sports / March 20

Matt Rhule Hit With Nebraska Ultimatum After Hot Seat Concerns Grow

After a fairly decent 2024–25 season, expectations from Matt Rhule and the Nebraska Cornhuskers football were significantly higher heading into 2025–26.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / March 20

A Moment in March: What Nebraska's Tourney Win Means for the Hoiberg Family

The moment didn’t arrive all at once. It built slowly, quietly, almost cautiously — like the man at the center of it. For most of the day, Nebraska Fred

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Hurrdat Sports / March 19

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.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Hurrdat Sports / March 19

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.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / March 19

Fred Hoiberg: Terrific Win, but 'We Can't Be Satisfied'

Coach Fred Hoiberg saluted his players and also the fans who packed the arena Thursday during the Huskers' 29-point win over Troy. Nebraska now advances to the second round Saturday to face Vanderbilt for a chance to go to the Sweet Sixteen.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / March 19

Carriker Gut Reaction: Nebraska Men's Basketball's First NCAA Tourney Win Ever

Adam Carriker’s mega gut reaction to Nebraska basketball’s first NCAA Tournament win ever. The Huskers set two school records while dominating Troy. Nebraska looks poised to make a real NCAA Tournament run.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / March 20

Preview: No. 11 Nebraska Women’s Basketball vs. No. 6 Baylor in the NCAA Tournament with Breakdown

The Nebraska women’s basketball team made it emphatically clear Wednesday night that it deserved a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Atlantic 10 champion Richmond and their All-America star Maggie Doogan hung tough for 20 minutes with the Huskers, trailing by a bucket in a 34-32 halftime score at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

College Basketball News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / March 19

‘It Was a Special Feeling Being Able to Cherish That’ After Nebraska Snaps NCAA Tournament Losing Streak

Pressure? What pressure? Nebraska came into Thursday’s first-round NCAA Tournament game against Troy carrying the extraordinary weight of history. The Huskers had never won an NCAA game in eight tries.

Fred Hoiberg News / Larry Brown Sports / March 19

Fred Hoiberg’s message after Nebraska’s first-ever NCAA Tournament win

For the first time in program history, the Nebraska Cornhuskers men’s basketball team has won an NCAA Tournament game. No. 4 seed Nebraska blew out No.

Softball News / Softball On SI / March 19

Two-Sport Athlete Scores Run, Then Helps Team Win NCAA Tournament Game Days Later

Kennadi Williams is making an impact for the Nebraska Cornhuskers on the softball field and the basketball court. The redshirt freshman found herself in a unique situation when she appeared in her first two games of the season for the Huskers against Michigan on Saturday, pinch running in both games and scoring a run in the series finale.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Yardbarker / March 19