Note: The article was updated with a game time for Troy vs. Nebraska, per a Nebraska Athletics press release. KMTV learned just after 7:15 p.m. central time Sunday the information had not been officially confirmed upon release. We apologize for the error.
The Nebraska men's basketball team is heading back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since the 2023-24 season.
The Huskers earned a 4-seed and will face Troy in Oklahoma City on Thursday, March 19.
The winner of that game will play either Vanderbilt or McNeese on Saturday, March 21.
This will be the ninth NCAA Tournament appearance in Nebraska history.
NU finished the 2025-26 season with a 26-5 overall record, including 20 straight wins to start the season.
The Huskers earned a triple bye in the Big Ten Tournament before losing in the quarterfinals to eventual conference tournament champ Purdue.
Nebraska is hoping to win its first NCAA Tournament game in men's program history.
