The drought is over, and the party has moved from Oklahoma City to Lincoln. Nebraska Basketball is heading to the Sweet 16 after a 74-72 thriller against Vanderbilt that came down to the final millisecond. A Braden Frager layup with two seconds left gave the Huskers the lead, and a collective prayer was answered when Vandy’s buzzer-beater rattled in and out.
Braden Frager: The hero OKC needed
Social media was buzzing throughout the game, especially when Braden Frager blew by defenders for the game-winning bucket. Analysts and fans alike were quick to point out his impact. «Frager huge difference on back cuts, drives,» noted Kyle Crooks as the tension mounted.
The game was an absolute war. From Pryce Sandfort hitting a clutch three after taking a literal punch to the neck, to the «horrendous» calls against Rienk Mast that had Husker fans fuming at the refs, every possession felt like a battle for the soul of the tournament.
The Best Fans in Sports?
National media couldn’t help but notice the sea of Red in Oklahoma City.
«Nebraska might have the best fans in all of sports,» tweeted Seth Davis, as the Husker faithful turned a neutral site into a home-court advantage.
The official Nebraska Men’s Basketball account summed it up perfectly with a celebratory (and slightly NSFW) tweet: **»THIS IS *****ING MARCH!» Meanwhile, the legendary Kent Pavelka gave us another «Make room for Daddy!» moment on the radio call that will be played in Nebraska for years to come.