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How Nebraska Fared Statistically in its Sweet 16 Loss

How Nebraska Fared Statistically in its Sweet 16 Loss

Nebraska's season comes to a close after a 77-71 Sweet 16 loss. In a contest the Huskers led for 32:21, the final minutes went terribly wrong. Putting an end to the best season in Nebraska men's basketball history, the loss stings even more considering who it came against.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Hurrdat Sports / March 27

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. 

Fred Hoiberg News / The Spun / March 26
Fred Hoiberg Assigns Blame For Nebraska's Costly Mistake vs. Iowa

Fred Hoiberg Assigns Blame For Nebraska's Costly Mistake vs. Iowa

Nebraska's magical season came to an end Thursday night with a heartbreaking loss to Iowa in the Sweet 16. Despite jumping out to an early 10-point lead, Nebraska was unable to put Iowa away in the second half.

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
From Breakthrough to Belief, Nebraska Enters Sweet 16 Expecting More

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.

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 / Big Ten Network / March 25
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Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / March 25
Preview: Nebraska Basketball vs. Iowa in the NCAA Sweet 16 with Breakdown

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
Super Bowl Champion, Nebraska Legend Lavonte David Retires from NFL After 14 Seasons

Super Bowl Champion, Nebraska Legend Lavonte David Retires from NFL After 14 Seasons

Super Bowl Champion and Nebraska record holder for tackles in a season (152), Lavonte David, announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday after 14 seasons.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / March 24
Huskers Expect a Dog Fight as Iowa’s Physical Style Looms

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Fred Hoiberg News / Larry Brown Sports / March 19
Fred Hoiberg’s message after Nebraska’s first-ever NCAA Tournament win

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
Nebraska makes program history in first round of 2026 men's NCAA Tournament

Nebraska makes program history in first round of 2026 men's NCAA Tournament

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are winless in the NCAA Tournament no more.

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Matt Rhule News / Mike Farrell Sports / March 19

Matt Rhule and Nebraska Start New Show After Losing Old Plot

When Dylan Raiola left the field injured as Nebraska was looking to close out a signature win over USC, it marked a significant turning point in the 2025 season, head coach Matt Rhule’s tenure, and Husker Nation’s blind faith.

Fred Hoiberg News / Yardbarker / February 19
Iowa formally apologizes to Nebraska HC Fred Hoiberg after incident

Iowa formally apologizes to Nebraska HC Fred Hoiberg after incident

It's not often the Iowa Hawkeyes and Nebraska Cornhuskers play nice with each other. That makes what happened Tuesday night that much more interesting. 

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