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Nebraska Cornhuskers Aim for First NCAA Win Against Troy

3/19/2026

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The Nebraska Cornhuskers (No. 4 seed) will face No. 13 Troy Trojans in the 2026 NCAA Tournament first round on March 19 at 12:40 p.m. ET in Oklahoma City.
Nebraska seeks its first NCAA Tournament win.
Nebraska enters with a 26-6 record.
Troy is 22-11 and on a four-game winning streak after winning the Sun Belt Conference title.
Nebraska is favored by 13.5 points and the over/under is 138.5.

History

Historical Context

The 1985 NCAA Tournament marked a turning point in college basketball, as eighth-seeded Villanova defeated top-seeded Georgetown 66-64 on April 1, 1985, in what is considered one of the biggest upsets in tournament history. This victory not only secured Villanova's first national championship but also reshaped expectations for future tournaments, illustrating that any team can triumph regardless of seeding.

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The Nebraska Cornhuskers (No. 4 seed) will face No. 13 Troy Trojans in the 2026 NCAA Tournament first round on March 19 at 12:40 p.m. ET in Oklahoma City.
Nebraska seeks its first NCAA Tournament win.
Nebraska enters with a 26-6 record.
Troy is 22-11 and on a four-game winning streak after winning the Sun Belt Conference title.
Nebraska is favored by 13.5 points and the over/under is 138.5.

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