Nebraska fans turned the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City into a sea of red, as the Huskers celebrated a historic moment by winning their first two NCAA Tournament games. It all started on Thursday when Fred Hoiberg’s squad clinched their inaugural NCAA Tournament victory.
Then, in a Saturday night thriller, they edged out Vanderbilt, securing a spot in the Sweet 16. With more than 10,000 Nebraska fans likely in attendance, the atmosphere was electric, resembling a home game with every big play reverberating through the arena.
The Huskers’ fan base delivered one of the most impressive crowd advantages in NCAA Tournament history, though not everyone was thrilled. A Vanderbilt writer took to social media, labeling Nebraska fans as “insufferable” after their success, a sentiment not universally shared.
An Oklahoma local praised the Nebraska faithful, highlighting their positive presence in the city. Another fan echoed this, dismissing the criticism as mere “sour grapes,” and shared personal experiences of Nebraska fans being among the friendliest in college sports.
As Nebraska gears up for the Sweet 16 in Houston, their fans are expected to travel in droves, potentially offsetting any home-court advantage for No. 1 seed Florida. Despite Houston’s regional ties, some believe the city’s college basketball enthusiasm doesn’t match up to the fervor of Nebraska’s supporters.
The Huskers are on a mission to continue their groundbreaking run in the tournament, with their passionate fan base ready to back them every step of the way.