Nebraska basketball is headed to the Sweet 16 for the first time in program history.
The No. 4 seed Cornhuskers defeated No. 5 Vanderbilt 74-72 when Tyler Tanner’s potential game-winning half-court heave at the buzzer rattled in — then out — of the rim. It was Nebraska’s second win ever in the Men’s NCAA Tournament, both coming in the last three days, moving it to 2-8 all-time in NCAA Tournament games.
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REQUIRED READING: Nebraska advances to first Sweet 16 in program history, survives Tyler Tanner heave
Of course, the honor of calling the game went to a 41-year veteran announcer for the Cornhuskers, Kent Pavelka. Following the game, Nebraska players made sure to find Pavelka and celebrate the historic moment with him.
Watch: Kent Pavelka calls Nebraska’s win over Vanderbilt
Here is Pavelka’s call of the final 41.5 seconds of Nebraska’s second-round victory over Vanderbilt.
The win advances the Cornhuskers to the Sweet 16, where they will play the winner of No. 1 Florida and No. 9 Iowa in Houston.
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