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Social media reacts to Nebraska basketball's win over Vanderbilt

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Social media was excited when Nebraska advanced to the Sweet 16 following a victory over Vanderbilt.

Nebraska played a game for the ages on Saturday evening, defeating Vanderbilt 76-74 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament . With the win, the Huskers advanced to the Sweet 16 for the first time in school history. Pryce Sandfort and Brenden Frager led the Huskers with 15 points each.

Rienk Mast contributed 13 points and five rebounds. Sam Hoiberg had eight points, six assists and four rebounds. Tyler Tanner had 27 for the Commadores.

Tyler Nickel also had 16 points and five rebounds. Nebraska plays the winner of Sunday's Iowa - Florida contest. The Huskers' Sweet 16 game will be played on Thursday, March 26.

Nebraska fans were understandably excited about the results on Saturday, and we picked some of the best reactions from social media. Watch and dream Watch and dream. pic.