Nebraska outlasts Vanderbilt in epic second-round NCAA Tournament showdown:
The Cornhuskers picked up their second NCAA Tournament win in three days ...
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Nebraska Advances to Sweet 16 After Narrow NCAA WinThe Cornhuskers secured their second tournament victory in three days, reaching the Sweet 16 for the first time in program history.
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- Nebraska defeated Vanderbilt 74-72 with a clutch layup by Braden Frager in the final 2.2 seconds.
- Tyler Tanner led Vanderbilt with 27 points but his team lost the lead in the final moments.
- After breaking an 0-for-8 NCAA Tournament streak, Nebraska continues its historic run by advancing to the South Regional semifinals.
- Nebraska will face the winner of the Florida vs. Iowa game on Thursday.
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