Iowa basketball is Elite: Fans react to March Madness win vs. Nebraska
Iowa basketball is heading to the Elite Eight for the first time in 39 years and social media was loving it.
There's no denying it anymore. Iowa men's basketball is elite. For the first time in 39 years, the Hawkeyes are heading to the Elite Eight after an exhilarating 77-71 win over rival Nebraska .
The game lived up to all the hype, as both teams traded haymakers in a wild back-and-forth affair. It was Iowa who landed the knockout blow in the final two minutes, ending the game on a 12-6 run to keep this magical NCAA Tournament ride going. As you can imagine, social media was ablaze after the game.
A win over the rival Cornhuskers to claim ultimate bragging rights while also reaching the Elite Eight is a perfect scenario for Iowa fans. Here are some of the best social media reactions to the Hawkeyes' massive win over Nebraska. Social media reacts to Iowa basketball making Elite Eight I actually can’t believe this is really happening I LOVE THIS TEAM — Barstool Iowa (@BarstoolUIowa) March 27, 2026 Let’s Keep Dancin’ pic.
twitter. com/Ew8I2YXJ96 — Iowa Men’s Basketball (@IowaHoops) March 27, 2026 It really took Ben McCollum one year to go two rounds further in the NCAA tournament than Fran McCaffery ever did in 15 years at Iowa. — Tucker Harlin (@TuckerHarlin) March 27, 2026 Nebraska's best season ever not only ends at the hands of the Iowa Hawkeyes, but due to them only putting 4 players on the court?!
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