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Nebraska Cornhuskers Defeat Vanderbilt Commodores in Close NCAA Tournament Game
Braden Frager's layup with 2.2 seconds remaining put Nebraska ahead, and Vanderbilt's last-second shot missed, giving Nebraska a 74-72 victory in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Both teams believed Tyler Tanner's shot would be successful.
In Oklahoma City, the Nebraska Cornhuskers narrowly defeated the Vanderbilt Commodores 74-72 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Braden Frager's layup with 2.2 seconds remaining in the game gave Nebraska a two-point lead. Vanderbilt's Tyler Tanner attempted a long shot that bounced off the backboard. The ball nearly went in, but it rattled out, securing the Cornhuskers' victory. According to the Associated Press, players from both teams thought Tanner's shot would be successful.
Key Facts
- Nebraska defeated Vanderbilt 74-72 in the NCAA Tournament's second round.
- Braden Frager made a layup with 2.2 seconds left, putting Nebraska ahead.
- Tyler Tanner of Vanderbilt attempted a shot from beyond half court.
- Tanner's shot bounced off the backboard and nearly went in.
- Players on both teams believed Tanner's shot would be good, according to the Associated Press.
- The game took place in Oklahoma City.