Nebraska men’s basketball is still looking for the first NCAA Tournament win in program history.
The No. 8 seed Huskers (23-11) fell to No. 9 seed Texas A&M (21-14) 98-83 Friday night in Memphis at the first round of the NCAA Tournament. NU is now 0-8 all-time in the Big Dance.
A high energy, back-and-forth first half saw Nebraska lead 31-30 at the 8:40 mark. The Aggies then closed the half on a 28-13 run as the Huskers never really threatened the rest of the way.
Nebraska shot 45.8% for the game, including 7-of-22 from 3. NU made 5-of-6 3s to begin the game before going ice cold.
Texas A&M shot 49.3% on the night, including 13-of-24 3s.
The Aggies dominated the glass 40-28, with 14 rebounds coming on the offensive end.
Brice Williams scored 24 points to pace NU. Keisei Tominaga was next with 21 points, including five 3s.
Josiah Allick added a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
The 23 wins for the Huskers this season are second-most in program history.