Husker Men Fall in First Round of NCAA Tourney

Nebraska remains winless in the big dance after 98-83 loss to Texas A&M

Nebraska guard Brice Williams handles the ball during the Huskers' first-round NCAA Tournament game Friday against Texas A&M in Memphis, Tenn. | Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Nebraska men’s basketball is still looking for the first NCAA Tournament win in program history.

The No. 8 seed Huskers (23-11) fell to No. 9 seed Texas A&M (21-14) 98-83 Friday night in Memphis at the first round of the NCAA Tournament. NU is now 0-8 all-time in the Big Dance.

A high-energy, back-and-forth first half saw Nebraska lead 31-30 at the 8:40 mark. The Aggies then closed the half on a 28-13 run, and the Huskers never really threatened the rest of the way.

Nebraska shot 45.8% for the game, including 7-of-22 from 3. NU made 5-of-6 3s to begin the game before going ice cold.

Texas A&M shot 49.3%, including 13-of-24 3s. The Aggies dominated the glass 40-28, with 14 rebounds coming on the offensive end.

Brice Williams scored 24 points to pace Nebraska. Keisei Tominaga was next with 21 points, including five 3s. Josiah Allick added a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds.

A&M guard Wade Taylor scored 25 points, and two other Aggies scored at least 20.

The 23 wins for the Huskers this season are second-most in program history.

 

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