Key matchups as Nebraska basketball faces Troy in the NCAA tournament

Key matchups as Nebraska basketball faces Troy in the NCAA tournament

Wilson Moore looks at the position-by-position battles that will decide a winner as Nebraska faces Troy in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

Troy falls in first round of NCAA Tournament, losing to Nebraska, 76-47

Troy’s trip as Sun Belt Tournament champions to the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament was short-lived, as the Trojans gave Nebraska its first-ever tournament win. “I would like to thank the good Lord for the opportunity to just have your guts absolutely ripped out,” Troy coach Scott Cross said. “It stinks, but I told our guys in the locker room, they’re not defined by this basketball game. They played an amazing team.” 13th seeded Troy fell to 4t…

Rebounding, 3-Point Line, Ball Security Keys for Nebraska Men's Basketball Against Troy

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — For the second time in three seasons, Nebraska men’s basketball will tip off in the NCAA Tournament.  Thursday at 11:40 a.m. CT, the No. 4 seed Huskers will tip against No. 13 seed Troy at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.  TruTV will televise the game with Brandon Gaudin, Chris Webber and Andy Katz on the call, while the Huskers Radio Network will carry the radio broadcast with Kent Pavelka and Jeff Smith over the air local…