- Matchup: Vanderbilt Commodores vs Nebraska Cornhuskers
- Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
- Venue: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
- Broadcast: TNT
- Point Spread: Vanderbilt -2
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The Nebraska Cornhuskers (26-6) face off against the Vanderbilt Commodores (26-8) at the Paycom Center this Saturday in the NCAA Tournament’s round of 32. Nebraska is entering as 2-point underdogs, with a total set at 146.
In their previous game, the Vanderbilt Commodores secured a victory against McNeese State with a score of 78-68. Vanderbilt achieved a field goal percentage of 51.0% (26 out of 51) and made 9 of 24 attempts from the three-point line. At the free-throw line, they converted 17 of 20 for an impressive 85.0%. On the boards, they collected a total of 34 rebounds, including 7 on the offensive end. The Commodores also assisted 15 times, caused 5 turnovers, and made 3 steals. Defensively, they held McNeese State to 36.2% shooting on 25 of 69 attempts. McNeese State recorded 11 assists and 9 steals. They also grabbed 29 rebounds (12 offensive, 17 defensive), without any blocks, and went a perfect 9 for 9 at the free-throw stripe. Their three-point shooting stood at 34.6%, sinking 9 out of 26 attempts. Vanderbilt was called for 11 fouls, while McNeese State had 17.
Tyler Tanner played a crucial role, scoring 26 points with 7 of 16 shooting. He logged 37 minutes and secured 7 rebounds while also providing 5 assists.
The Commodores come into this matchup with a record of 26-8 this season. They average 9.5 turnovers per game and commit around 19.3 fouls per contest. Collectively, Vanderbilt grabs 35.3 rebounds per game and has accumulated 557 assists this season, ranking 35th nationally. From beyond the arc, they are shooting 35.5% (323 out of 909) and hitting 79.3% from the charity stripe. Vanderbilt averages 86.4 points per game, placing them 13th in the nation, while shooting 47.5% overall.
On the defensive end, the Commodores force an average of 12.8 turnovers per game and draw 19.1 fouls. They limit opponents to 32.2% shooting from beyond the arc and rank 221st in D-1 in points allowed per game (75.2). Defensively, Vanderbilt surrenders 42.7% shooting (850 of 1,992) and allows 35.0 rebounds per game. Presently, they rank 84th nationally in total assists given up, with 396.
In their last outing, the Nebraska Cornhuskers secured a comfortable win against Troy, finishing 76-47. Nebraska gathered 34 total rebounds (23 defensive, 11 offensive) and made 10 steals, while committing 6 turnovers. Troy was penalized with 12 fouls, sending the Cornhuskers to the free-throw line 6 times, where they made all of their attempts (100.0%). Nebraska converted 14 out of 39 attempts from three-point territory (35.9%), and shot 28 out of 65 from the floor, achieving 43.1%. Defensively, Nebraska held Troy to 28.3% from the field (13 of 46) and 28.6% from deep (8 of 28). The Cornhuskers ended the game 13 of 14 at the free-throw line (92.9%). They permitted Troy to collect a total of 28 rebounds (6 offensive).
Pryce Sandfort had a standout performance for Nebraska, shooting 7 of 13 for an efficiency rate of 53.8% and pulling in 5 rebounds to go with 23 points in 38 minutes of action.
Nebraska finishes the season with a record of 26-6. Offensively, the Cornhuskers are shooting 46.5% from the field, ranking 99th nationally. They have scored a total of 2,473 points this season (averaging 77.3 per game) while securing 34.9 rebounds per contest. Their average of 18.0 assists per game ranks 14th in D-1, and they turn the ball over 9.8 times on average. The Cornhuskers are also committing 14.3 fouls per game and hitting 75.0% from the line.
The Cornhuskers boast a solid defensive strategy, ranking 22nd in the nation for points allowed at 66.2 per game. They create 13.0 turnovers per game and limit opponents to 40.4% shooting (22nd in college basketball). Nebraska allows teams to hit 29.9% from three-point range (275 of 919) and have teams shooting 72.6% at the free-throw line. They permit an average of 14.3 assists and 34.7 rebounds per game, ranking them 253rd and 205th, respectively, in D-1.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Back Vanderbilt (-2)
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