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Pryce Sandfort poured in 23 points, including seven 3-pointers, powering Nebraska to a 76-47 NCAA Tournament first-round win over Troy in Oklahoma City.

Nebraska advances to the Round of 32 and will meet either No. 5 seed Vanderbilt or No. 12 seed McNeese on Saturday.

The Huskers built a 41-25 halftime lead and pulled away further after the break, including a decisive dunk by Frager that pushed the margin to 62-40.

Pavelka reflected on years of disappointment and the emotional payoff for players, coaches, and supporters, calling the moment a culmination of long effort.

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Best bet highlighted: Pryce Sandfort Under 19.5 points, with FairPlay AI suggesting favorable value based on his recent scoring trends.

Sam Hoiberg described the win as a “storybook ending” to a season marked by progress and multiple 20-win seasons and NCAA berths.

Coach Fred Hoiberg acknowledged the emotional moment while stressing focus on advancing and maintaining resilience after big wins and tough losses.

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Longtime Nebraska observers, including Kent Pavelka, Chuck Johnston, and Bruce Chubick, visited summer practices and believed the group could break through.

Viewers can also watch via Sling TV, with Kalshi prediction markets showing Nebraska favored (88.0% win probability) over Troy (12.0%).