The curse is officially over. Nebraska is no longer the only Power Conference team without an NCAA Tournament win. The Huskers (0-8 all-time entering today) annihilated the Troy Trojans in a basketball masterclass that ended in a humiliating 76-47 scoreline. Although the team started cold, the lethal shooting of Pryce Sandfort from beyond the arc awakened a «Sea of Red» that effectively turned the arena into a satellite branch of Pinnacle Bank Arena.
McAfee’s «Stairwell» Blunder
The pre-game narrative was dominated by analyst Pat McAfee, who decided to bet heavily («HAMMERED») against Nebraska based on a single anecdote: the Troy players reportedly only use stairs and never elevators to prove their physical toughness.
Following the Huskers’ reality check, a visibly regretful (and heavily trolled) McAfee had to surrender on social media:
«I do wish somebody told me that Nebraska never misses a shot… Turns out.. the guys might be gassed, an elevator ride might’ve gone a long way in there for some Tourny freshness…»
The analyst joked on X.
Husker Nation Brings the Receipts
This victory doesn’t just get the «monkey off the back» for the program; it triggers a collective euphoria that is already eyeing the second-round matchup against Vanderbilt. Fans are bringing out the «receipts» for everyone who doubted them, celebrating that the Cornhusker prophecy has finally been fulfilled. With the historic barrier shattered, Nebraska is no longer playing just to participate—they are playing to dominate.