Nebraska gets first-ever NCAA Tournament win over Troy to start March Madness
Nebraska defeated Troy 76-47 on March 19 to earn its first-ever NCAA Tournament win:
Welcome to the NCAA Tournament win column, Nebraska. The No. 4 seed Cornhuskers dominated Troy 76-47 in the first round of March Madness on Thursday, March 19, winning in the Men's NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history..
They were previously the only Power conference team without a win in the big dance. REQUIRED READING: Nebraska vs Troy score: Huskers get first March Madness win Nebraska made 14 3-pointers in the game, led by leading scorer Peyton Sandfort's 23 points on 7-of-13 shooting with a 7-of-12 mark from 3-point range. Starting forward Rienk Mask added 11 points with six rebounds and seven assists.
Cornhuskers fans appeared in droves for the game in Oklahoma City, taking over the Paycom Center, where the NBA's Oklahoma City Thunder play. "Go Big Red" chants bellowed at the arena after Nebraska's win. Place is still going bonkers pic.
twitter. com/kShKqqPO0Y — Joe Mussatto (@joe_mussatto) March 19, 2026 Nebraska was previously 0-8 in NCAA Tournament games, last losing in 2024 to No. 9 Texas A&M in the first round despite being the higher seed.