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Nebrasketball Meme of the Game: Nittany-Pickin' Edition
Penn State at Nebraska was no contest. The Huskers rolled, and then the Meme Army trolled.
Published on Feb. 21, 2026
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Over the last few seasons, the long-suffering Nebraska basketball fan base has celebrated wins by flooding the responses of their opponent with memes, GIFs, gags and trolling with surgical precision. After Nebraska's 63-53 upset of No. 7 Creighton in December 2022, the regular participants have adopted a collective name: The Nebrasketball Meme Army. Thousands of Husker fans now seek out these memes and share their favorites. The Nebraska Meme Army Meme of the Game committee rewards humor, originality, topical relevance, and organic meme creation.
Why it matters
The Nebrasketball Meme Army has become a phenomenon, with thousands of fans engaging in a unique form of celebration and trolling after Nebraska basketball wins. This highlights the passion and creativity of the Husker fan base, as well as the growing importance of social media in sports fandom.
The details
Nebraska hosted Penn State and cruised to an 87-64 win. Pryce Sandfort had a career-high 33 points, including 8 three-pointers, while Sam Hoiberg recorded his first career double-double with 11 points and 10 assists. The Huskers never trailed in the game.
- Nebraska hosted Penn State on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
The players
Pryce Sandfort
A Nebraska player who had a career-high 33 points, including 8 three-pointers, in the win over Penn State.
Sam Hoiberg
A Nebraska player who recorded his first career double-double with 11 points and 10 assists in the win over Penn State.
Berke Büyüktuncel
A Nebraska player who missed the game against Penn State due to illness.
Jamarques Lawrence
A Nebraska player who left the game against Penn State in the second half with a lower body injury.
Jared Garcia
A Nebraska player who saw more minutes due to the injuries to Büyüktuncel and Lawrence.
Leo Curtis
A Nebraska player who is quickly becoming a fan favorite.
What’s next
The Huskers will face Maryland on Wednesday.
The takeaway
The Nebrasketball Meme Army has become a unique and passionate part of the Nebraska basketball fan experience, showcasing the creativity and engagement of Husker fans on social media.
