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Why Control Will Matter More Than Emotion on Thursday for the Huskers

Why Control Will Matter More Than Emotion on Thursday for the Huskers

The moment Nebraska has been working toward all season is finally here. The lights are brighter, the stakes are higher, and the margin for error is gone.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / March 17
Can Nebraska Men’s Basketball Advance to the Sweet 16?

Can Nebraska Men’s Basketball Advance to the Sweet 16?

Expectations are fun until they’re not. Nebraska men’s basketball might feel the pressure of those expectations right now. Nebraska has spent most of the 2025-26 season basking in the warm light and glory of being the nation’s surprise college basketball team.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / March 17
Nebraska Isn't Running From Its Tournament History — It’s Ready to Change It

Nebraska Isn't Running From Its Tournament History — It’s Ready to Change It

History hangs over every Nebraska NCAA Tournament appearance. It’s not a secret. It’s not whispered quietly inside the locker room or avoided by players in interviews.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / March 17
Preview: Nebraska Women’s Basketball vs. Richmond in NCAA Tournament First Four with Preview, Breakdown, TV

Preview: Nebraska Women’s Basketball vs. Richmond in NCAA Tournament First Four with Breakdown

Fortunately for the Nebraska women's basketball team, the NCAA Tournament bubble didn't burst. The prospects of NU taking part in March Madness appeared to be very bleak after its one-and-done Big Ten Tournament.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / March 16
Purdue Loss Clarifies What Nebraska Must Fix for NCAA Tournament Success

Purdue Loss Clarifies What Nebraska Must Fix for NCAA Tournament Success

Nebraska walked off the court understandably frustrated after its Big Ten Tournament one-and-done performance and loss to eventual league champion Purdue on Friday, but the Huskers believed the game also revealed exactly what must improve as they enter the NCAA Tournament.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / March 16

Where Nebraska Needs to be Better for an NCAA Tournament Run

Nebraska may have started the season 20-0, but over its last 12 games, the Big Red is just a .500 team. That's right, since they suffered their first loss in Ann Arbor on Jan.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Hurrdat Sports / March 15

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.

Nebraska Softball Passes Depth Test in Series Sweep of Michigan

The No. 10 Nebraska Cornhuskers handled business on Saturday, taking two games from the Michigan Wolverines to finish off a series sweep to open Big Ten play.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Big Ten Network / March 14

Alexis Jensen Pitches, Homers Nebraska Softball to Win Over Michigan

Alexis Jensen took the ball for the No. 10 Nebraska Cornhuskers' Big Ten opener against the Michigan Wolverines on Friday and powered the Huskers to a 5-2 win.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Big Ten Network / March 13
Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Big Ten Network / March 13
Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / March 13

The Nebraska Volleyball Road Show Heads to Chadron

To wrap up a busy spring, Nebraska will head west.  The Huskers are taking their annual in-state road show almost as far away from Lincoln as possible.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / March 12

Why One Expert Believes Nebraska Softball Is Headed for a Program First

The 10th-ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers are sitting in a comfortable spot as the postseason picture begins taking shape. The Huskers are entering the first weekend of conference play with the nation's toughest schedule and are ranked No.

Preview: Nebraska Baseball vs. Maine with Breakdown

Nebraska baseball midweek starter and heralded transfer Cooper Katskee may have been punched in the face early, but the preseason All-American put his head down to turn in another stellar start and boost the Huskers to an 11-1 run-rule win over North Dakota State.

Daniel Kaelin News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / March 12
How Daniel Kaelin’s Growth Gives Him a Path Into Nebraska’s QB Race

How Daniel Kaelin’s Growth Gives Him a Path Into Nebraska’s QB Race

Transfer quarterback Daniel Kaelin’s return to Lincoln sets the stage for one of Nebraska’s most intriguing spring storylines, because the quarterback who left as a developmental redshirt is not the same one coming back.

Preview: No. 10 Nebraska Softball vs Michigan with Breakdown

Big Ten play begins for the No. 10 Nebraska Cornhuskers on Friday when the (RV) Michigan Wolverines come to Lincoln for a three-game series. The schedule has already been altered for inclement weather in the forecast.

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. 

Darius Acuff Jr. may be the best CBB guard John Calipari has coached
Josh Hubbard's historic first half powers Miss State to needed win
Could shocking loss to Creighton be a wake-up call for No. 5 UConn?
UCLA HC Mick Cronin must treat his players with much more respect
Texas Tech dealt probable fatal blow to title hopes with JT Toppin injury
NCAA deserves to be under fire for chaos of its own making in CBB
Fred Hoiberg News / Yardbarker / January 26
Nebraska sets historic milestone in new AP men’s basketball poll

Nebraska sets historic milestone in new AP men’s basketball poll

The Nebraska Cornhuskers men's basketball team is on a roll.

Nebraska's historic start continues after latest comeback win
Video of Fred Hoiberg’s locker room eruption vs. Minnesota emerges
Winter storm allows Charles Bediako to keep playing for Alabama
No. 1 Arizona remains unbeaten after tough road test at No. 13 BYU
No. 4 Duke dominates No. 20 Louisville for season sweep
ACC standings becoming chaotic
Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Yardbarker / January 22
This national championship dark horse is a most unlikely school

A national championship dark horse emerges, and it's a most unlikely school

The 2025-26 college basketball season is more than halfway through, and there have been plenty of surprises this year, especially near the top of the rankings.

No. 7 Nebraska remains perfect, rolling past Washington
The 'Most men's NCAA Tournament appearances' quiz
The 'NCAA men's basketball champion head coaches since 2000' quiz

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