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Nebraska Secures First NCAA Win, Sandfort Shatters 3-Point Record

3/20/2026

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Summary

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Nebraska's 76-47 victory over Troy at Paycom Center on March 19, 2026 marked the program's first NCAA Tournament win.
Junior guard Pryce Sandfort led Nebraska with 23 points, including seven 3-pointers.
Sandfort's seven 3-pointers set a program record for most 3-pointers in an NCAA game.
The win ended Nebraska's 0-8 NCAA tournament record.
The Cornhuskers will face the winner of the Vanderbilt-McNeese matchup in the next round.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA men's basketball tournament began in 1980, transforming college basketball into a major American sports event. Nebraska's historic victory on March 19, 2026, marked its first NCAA tournament win, ending an 0-8 record. This win, highlighted by junior guard Pryce Sandfort's seven 3-pointers, underscores the program's resurgence and the increasing competitiveness of college basketball.

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Story summary

Nebraska's 76-47 victory over Troy at Paycom Center on March 19, 2026 marked the program's first NCAA Tournament win.
Junior guard Pryce Sandfort led Nebraska with 23 points, including seven 3-pointers.
Sandfort's seven 3-pointers set a program record for most 3-pointers in an NCAA game.
The win ended Nebraska's 0-8 NCAA tournament record.
The Cornhuskers will face the winner of the Vanderbilt-McNeese matchup in the next round.

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