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Nebraska Wins Historic Basketball Crown, Sets Scoring Record

4/7/2025

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Nebraska celebrated a historic triumph, clinching the first-ever College Basketball Crown with a 77-66 victory over UCF in Las Vegas. Brice Williams shone brightly, scoring 21 points and setting a new single-season scoring record for the school. This win, Nebraska's first postseason title since 1996, came with a $300,000 prize, while UCF took home $100,000. The Cornhuskers wrapped up their season with a commendable 21-14 record.

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Nebraska celebrated a historic triumph, clinching the first-ever College Basketball Crown with a 77-66 victory over UCF in Las Vegas. Brice Williams shone brightly, scoring 21 points and setting a new single-season scoring record for the school. This win, Nebraska's first postseason title since 1996, came with a $300,000 prize, while UCF took home $100,000. The Cornhuskers wrapped up their season with a commendable 21-14 record.