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IT'S OFFICIAL: Nebraska men will face Iowa in Sweet Sixteen

Iowa upset defending national champion Florida to advance to the Sweet Sixteen.
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This article has been updated with the game time for Iowa vs. Nebraska in the Sweet Sixteen.

It's official: The Nebraska men will play Iowa in the Sweet Sixteen on Thursday, March 26 at 6:30 central time in Houston.

The No. 9 Hawkeyes narrowly beat defending national champion and No. 1 seed Florida 73-72.

Alvaro Folgueiras hit the game-winning three-pointer with four seconds left, and the Gators could not respond in time.

This will be the third meeting this season between Nebraska and Iowa.

The Hawkeyes won the first matchup 57-52 on Feb. 17 in Iowa City, and the Huskers evened the season series in Lincoln on March 8, winning 84-75.

Thursday's game will air on TBS.