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USA Today
07-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Nebraska basketball fans react to winning postseason tournament
Nebraska basketball fans react to winning postseason tournament The Nebraska men's basketball team ended the season on a high note on Sunday afternoon. The Huskers defeated the UCF Knights 77-66 to win the inaugural College Basketball Crown. Nebraska finished the season with a record of 21-14, while the Knights ended the 2024-25 campaign at 20-17. The victory is Nebraska's first postseason championship since the Cornhuskers won the 1996 NIT. This is only the third time in school history that Nebraska has had back-to-back 20-win seasons. The win also secures $300,000 in Name Image and Likeness for the Cornhuskers. UCF will leave Las Vegas with $100,000. Senior Juwan Gary scored 20 points and eight rebounds and was named King of the Crown (Tournament MVP). Brice Williams and Connor Essegian led Nebraska with 21 points each. Williams passed James Palmer Jr. for the single-season scoring record (713 points). Gary and Williams were also both named to the all-tournament team. Find social media reactions to the victory below. The kings Crown 'em Final Crowned A Big Ten Champion Never forget Rollercoaster season Lift the Crown Photo bomb MVP Radio Network Call Victory Go Big Red NIL Locker room Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Fox News
07-04-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Nebraska wins $300,000 prize in College Basketball Crown tournament
The Nebraska Cornhuskers won't regret their trip to Las Vegas. Despite staying in southern Nevada for a long three weeks after not making the NCAA tournament, the Cornhuskers made it all the worthwhile by taking home the first-ever College Basketball Crown. Nebraska took down the UCF Knights, 77-66, to claim the $300,000 prize. The game was tied at 35 a piece at the half, and the second half was all UCF to begin. But it appears that Nebraska took some notes from Houston's comeback against Duke in the Final Four. The Knights got out to a 14-0 run to open up the second half, but the Cornhuskers responded with a 24-3 run to lead by six with 7:27 to go. UCF cut it to four just over a minute later, but that's as close as UCF got as Nebraska began to continue their takeover and separate themselves. In the final 14:36, Nebraska outscored UCF, 42-17. Juwan Gary, the tournament's MVP, dropped 20 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Brice Williams and Connor Essegian each scored 21 points, with the latter doing it off the bench. Jordan Ivy-Curry's 29 points were not enough in UCF's losing effort. It was a deep-shooting clinic for Nebraska as they went 9-for-21 (42.9%) from three. UCF, on the other hand, went 7-for-29, a 24.1% clip. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
USA Today
06-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Nebraska vs. UCF men's basketball tickets still available for Sunday, April 6
Nebraska vs. UCF men's basketball tickets still available for Sunday, April 6 The UCF Knights (20-16) face the Nebraska Cornhuskers (20-14) on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at T-Mobile Arena. The game will tip off at 5:30 p.m. ET and be available via FOX. Buy tickets for Nebraska vs. UCF Shop Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball tickets at SeatGeek Shop Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball tickets at StubHub Nebraska vs. UCF game information Date: Sunday, April 6, 2025 Sunday, April 6, 2025 Time: 5:30 p.m. ET 5:30 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: FOX FOX Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Las Vegas, Nevada Venue: T-Mobile Arena T-Mobile Arena Spread: Nebraska -3.5 Nebraska -3.5 Moneylines: Nebraska -175, UCF +146 Nebraska -175, UCF +146 Total: 158.5 Watch college basketball on Fubo! Nebraska leaders So far this season, Brice Williams is averaging 20.4 points, 2.9 assists and 4.1 rebounds per game. Offensively, Juwan Gary records 14.4 points and 5.1 rebounds per contest. Connor Essegian puts up 10.4 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game, shooting 40.1% from the field and 37.2% from beyond the arc with 2.2 made 3-pointers per game. On a per-game basis, Rollie Worster puts up 7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists, shooting 43.2% from the field. Andrew Morgan is averaging 8.2 points, 1 assists and 4.4 rebounds per game this season. UCF leaders On the hardwood, Darius Johnson puts up 17.7 points, 3.4 rebounds and 4.3 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 2.2 steals and 0.2 blocked shots. Keyshawn Hall is collecting 18.8 points and 7.1 rebounds per contest. Moustapha Thiam has put up 10.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per contest this season. From an offensive standpoint, Jordan Ivy-Curry averages 12.6 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game, shooting 39.1% from the floor and 34% from beyond the arc with 2 made 3-pointers per contest. So far this season, Benny Williams puts up 3.7 points, 2.1 rebounds and 0.8 assists per contest, shooting 44.3% from the field. Nebraska vs. UCF stats breakdown The Cornhuskers shoot 45.6% from the field, only 0.7% higher than the Knights concede defensively. Nebraska is 11-7 against the spread and 11-7 overall when shooting higher than 44.9% from the field. UCF is 8-5 against the spread and 10-3 overall when shooting better than 42.9% from the field. The Cornhuskers average 32.7 rebounds, 0.2 fewer than the Knights' average. The Cornhuskers are 142nd in rebounding in the nation, and the Knights are 126th. The 76 points the Cornhuskers average are just 4.5 fewer than the Knights allow. The Knights average 80.1 points, 7.3 more than the Cornhuskers give up. Shop Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball tickets at SeatGeek Shop Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball tickets at StubHub
USA Today
06-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to watch Nebraska vs UCF today: Time, TV channel for College Basketball Crown finals
How to watch Nebraska vs UCF today: Time, TV channel for College Basketball Crown finals The Nebraska men's basketball team will face the UCF Knights in the College Basketball Crown championship game in Las Vegas on Sunday afternoon. Nebraska enters the finals after defeating Boise State 79-69 on Saturday afternoon, while UCF defeated Villanova 104-98. The Huskers are led by the senior duo of Brice Williams and Juwan Gary. Williams is averaging 20.5 points per game on 47 percent shooting while shooting 37 percent from 3-point range. Gary is averaging 14.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.2 steals per game Nebraska's head coach is Fred Hoiberg, who is in his sixth year in Lincoln and holds a record of 82-108. Johnny Dawkins is the head coach of UCF. He is in his 9th season in Orlando and has a career record with the UCF of 168-119. The Knights are led by Keyshawn Hall, who averages 18.8 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. Darius Johnson also contributes 17.1 points, 4.3 assists, and 2.3 steals per game. The tournament is breaking ground by awarding NIL payments to participating schools. The championship team will win a $300,000 NIL package, the runner-up will earn a $100,000 package, and the semifinalists will receive $50,000. Watch Nebraska vs UCF live on Fubo (free trial) Here's how to watch the Nebraska vs UCF game today, including time, TV schedule, and streaming information: What channel is Nebraska vs UCF on today? TV Channel: Fox Livestream: Fubo (free trial) Nebraska vs UCF will be broadcast nationally on Fox in the championship game of the College Basketball Crown tournament. Gus Johnson and Jim Jackson will call the game courtside from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, with Kristina Pink reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers. Nebraska vs UCF time today Date: Sunday, April 5 Sunday, April 5 Start time: 4:30 p.m. CT The Nebraska vs UCF game starts at 4:30 p.m. CT from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nebraska College Basketball Crown schedule March 31 - Arizona State (Win, 86-78) April 2 - Georgetown (Win, 81-69) April 5 - Boise State (Win, 79-69) April 6 - College Basketball Crown Champ. Game (Fox - 4:30 p.m. CT) UCF College Basketball Crown schedule April 1 - Oregon State (Win, 76-75) April 3 - Cincinnati (Win, 88-80) April 5 - Villanova (Win, 104-98) April 6 - College Basketball Crown Champ. Game (Fox - 4:30 p.m. CT) We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage.
USA Today
06-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Nebraska basketball advances to the Crown finals following 79-69 victory over Boise State
Nebraska basketball advances to the Crown finals following 79-69 victory over Boise State On Saturday afternoon, the Huskers (20-14) clashed with Boise State (26-11) in the College Basketball Crown semifinals. Nebraska continued its postseason run by knocking off the Broncos 79-69 to advance to the Crown finals. Boise State controlled the game through most of the first half, holding a firm single-digit lead over the Huskers. But Nebraska snatched the lead with under five minutes left in the half and never looked back. The Huskers never let the Broncos get within six for the entire second half and even built up a 15-point lead heading into the final few minutes of play. Nebraska finished 26-of-56 from the floor, 12-of-19 from beyond the arc and 15-of-18 from the free throw line. Boise State shot 25-of-63, 9-of-27, and 10-of-11, respectively. Juwan Gary led the Huskers behind his 21-point outing, his eighth 20-point game of the season. Gary shot 7-of-12 from the floor but finished a perfect 4-of-4 from three-point range and 3-of-3 from the charity line. He also led Nebraska in rebounds with nine. Brice Williams totaled 14 points on the afternoon but earned a season-high six assists in the process. Williams shot 4-of-8 in total and secured 5-of-6 from the foul line. Sam Hoiberg also cracked double digits in the win and for the second time on the season. He scored 10 points, shooting 3-of-6 from the floor, 2-of-4 from beyond the arc and 2-of-3 from the free throw line. Nebraska faces the UCF Knights on Sunday afternoon for the Crown. Tipoff is set for 4:30 p.m. CT on FOX.
