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After eight tries and decades of waiting, Nebraska men's basketball finally broke through with their first-ever NCAA Tournament victory. The Huskers dominated Troy 76-47 in Oklahoma City, making history and giving their fans a moment they've waited generations to celebrate.
Two college basketball players didn't hesitate when a sinkhole swallowed two vehicles at a busy intersection in Omaha. While others recorded on their phones, Esra Kurban and Olivia Borsutzki jumped out of their car to pull trapped drivers to safety.
After decades of trying, Nebraska basketball finally captured their first-ever NCAA tournament victory with a dominant 76-47 win over Troy. The 29-point triumph capped seven years of rebuilding under coach Fred Hoiberg, who endured three straight losing seasons before turning the program around.
After eight heartbreaking tournament losses spanning decades, Nebraska basketball finally broke through with a dominating 76-47 victory over Troy. The win marks the end of a seven-year rebuild and sets a new program record with 27 wins this season.
After nine trips to March Madness spanning four decades, Nebraska finally broke through with their first tournament victory, defeating Troy 76-47. The Cornhuskers' 40-year wait ended in Oklahoma City as fans celebrated a milestone that seemed impossible just hours before.
Students from 16 Nebraska Panhandle counties can now apply for $1,000 scholarships to study agriculture at University of Nebraska campuses. The deadline is April 1, with winners announced by May 1.
A Spanish center has become the first male player from Spain to reach the NCAA men's basketball championship game, leading Michigan past Arizona with a dominant 26-point performance. His success could transform opportunities for Spanish players in American college basketball.
Nigeria's women's basketball team remains the only African nation in the global top 10, holding steady at 8th place despite tough competition in France. Their consistent performance proves they're not just visitors among the world's elite but permanent fixtures capable of challenging basketball's biggest powers.
The UCLA women's basketball team brought their first-ever NCAA championship trophy home to Pauley Pavilion, celebrating with 5,000 fans three days after their historic 28-point victory over South Carolina. Players who once doubted LA cared about basketball proved the city has championship fever.
Nigeria's MakTown Flyers are heading to Morocco for the Basketball Africa League Championship with a powerful message of support from basketball promoter Igoche Mark. The league champions are ready to represent their nation on the continental stage.
The Nebraska Broadcasters Association just awarded $2,000 scholarships to three college students chasing their dreams in radio and television. These future journalists represent the next generation bringing stories to Nebraska communities.
BYU women's basketball didn't practice before their tournament win because it fell on a Sunday. Sophomore star Delaney Gibb explained why her team's faith matters more than preparation.
O'Neill, Nebraska (pop. 3,581) has channeled more than $6 million into community investments since 2020, creating 269 new businesses and proving small towns can thrive with strategic planning. The city just earned recertification in a state leadership program that's transforming rural communities across Nebraska.
The Basketball Africa League is expanding beyond games into a full economic ecosystem. Leaders in Kigali unveiled plans to transform African basketball into a franchise model creating jobs and investment opportunities across the continent.
Elisa Mevius, who helped Germany win its first Olympic basketball gold medal in Paris, is bringing her talents to UW-Green Bay. Despite battling injuries at Oregon, the standout guard is ready for a fresh start with the Phoenix.
UCLA's women's basketball team made history by reaching their first-ever national championship game with a 51-44 victory over Texas. The Bruins will face South Carolina on Sunday for the title.
Nigeria's women's basketball team is making history as the first African national team ever to face a WNBA franchise. The game against the Los Angeles Sparks marks a bold new chapter for D'Tigress as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup.
The legendary 1996 U.S. Women's Olympic Basketball Team that went 60-0 and won gold in Atlanta will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame this August. Their dominance launched the WNBA and changed women's basketball forever. #
Philadelphia just witnessed history as women's 3-on-3 basketball league Unrivaled drew 21,490 fans, shattering the attendance record for any regular-season women's professional basketball game. The crowd's energy proved what players have known all along: fans are hungry for more women's basketball.
UCLA's women's basketball team made history by capturing their first-ever NCAA championship with a dominant 79-51 victory over South Carolina. Three seniors ended their college careers by bringing home the trophy the program had never won before.
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