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Nebraska Cornhuskers Aim to Break Tournament Curse Against Troy

3/17/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Nebraska Cornhuskers men's basketball team is seeded No. 4 and faces the No. 13 Troy Trojans in the NCAA Tournament in Oklahoma City.
Nebraska owns a 26-6 record and aims to end its 0-8 tournament history.
Head coach Fred Hoiberg says Nebraska must rebound and cut turnovers after losing to Purdue.
Troy arrives fresh off the Sun Belt Championship, presenting a significant challenge Nebraska must overcome to advance.

History

Historical Context

The 1985 NCAA Tournament marked a pivotal expansion to 64 teams, enhancing competition and viewership. This year, the University of Nebraska, with a 26-6 record, aims to break its 0-8 tournament history against the Troy Trojans, recent Sun Belt champions. The tournament's evolution has intensified each game's significance, shaping team legacies and fan engagement in college basketball.

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Story summary

The Nebraska Cornhuskers men's basketball team is seeded No. 4 and faces the No. 13 Troy Trojans in the NCAA Tournament in Oklahoma City.
Nebraska owns a 26-6 record and aims to end its 0-8 tournament history.
Head coach Fred Hoiberg says Nebraska must rebound and cut turnovers after losing to Purdue.
Troy arrives fresh off the Sun Belt Championship, presenting a significant challenge Nebraska must overcome to advance.

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