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NCAA Tournament: Nebraska Faces Vanderbilt in Round of 32

3/22/2026

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Summary

Nebraska vs. Vanderbilt

On March 21, 2026, the NCAA Tournament will host a Round of 32 game at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City between No. 4 seed Nebraska and No. 5 seed Vanderbilt, with an 8:45 p.m. ET tip-off on TNT.
Nebraska, 27-6, earned its first NCAA Tournament win by defeating Troy 76-47.
Vanderbilt, 27-8, advanced by beating McNeese 78-68.

Summary

Nebraska's Tournament Exit

The University of Nebraska women's basketball team lost 67-62 to Baylor in the NCAA Tournament, finishing the season 19-13 after leading by six points entering the fourth quarter.
Britt Prince scored 27 points for Nebraska.
Logan Nissley added 11 points.
Jess Petrie added 10 points for Nebraska.
Nebraska was outrebounded 43-33.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA Tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1982, significantly boosting participation and viewership, with over 30 million fans tuning in. The University of North Carolina claimed the championship, reflecting the tournament's rising popularity. This expansion laid the groundwork for future competitions, influencing strategies for teams like Nebraska and Vanderbilt as they prepare for their 2026 matchup.

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Nebraska vs. Vanderbilt

On March 21, 2026, the NCAA Tournament will host a Round of 32 game at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City between No. 4 seed Nebraska and No. 5 seed Vanderbilt, with an 8:45 p.m. ET tip-off on TNT.
Nebraska, 27-6, earned its first NCAA Tournament win by defeating Troy 76-47.
Vanderbilt, 27-8, advanced by beating McNeese 78-68.

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