March 13, 2026

Nebrasketball madness

Fans through confetti in the air during the March 8 Husker men's basketball win over Iowa.
Liz McCue | University Communication and Marketing

Liz McCue | University Communication and Marketing

Students shower confetti after the first Husker basket against Iowa at Pinnacle Bank Arena on March 8. Nebraska pulled off an 85-74 overtime win, capping a regular season that exceeded expectations. 

Picked No. 14 in the Big Ten preseason poll, the Huskers finished second in the conference. The team is ranked No. 11 in the AP Top 25 and tied the program’s best season record at 26-5. All eyes now turn to the NCAA tournament selection show on March 15.

Huskers dance into NCAA tourney
  • Husker fans packed the Pinnacle Bank Arena for the final home men's basketball game of the season, against the University of Iowa.
    Liz McCue | University Communication and Marketing
  • Husker fans line up outside of Pinnacle Bank Arena before the last home men's basketball game of the season.
  • Jamarques Lawrence puts up a hopeful three-point shot in the last 30 seconds of the first half against Iowa, but misses. At half, Nebraska remained four points ahead and went on to win the game in overtime.
  • Students heckle Kael Combs as the Hawkeye player steps up to the free throw line.
  • Husker fans celebrate outside Pinnacle Bank Arena after the March 8 win over Iowa.

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