Vanderbilt Faces Nebraska in March Madness Second Round

Commodores look to advance in NCAA Tournament after first-round win over McNeese

Mar. 21, 2026 at 10:18am

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Vanderbilt basketball will continue its March Madness run on March 21 with a second-round matchup against 5-seed Nebraska in Oklahoma City. The Commodores (27-8) advanced to the second round after defeating McNeese in the first round.

Why it matters

This is a crucial game for Vanderbilt as they aim to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament. The Commodores are looking to build on their successful regular season and first-round win, while Nebraska will be a tough opponent as a 5-seed.

The details

Vanderbilt defeated McNeese in the first round to set up this second-round matchup with Nebraska. The Commodores will need to continue their strong play on both ends of the court to get past the 5-seed Cornhuskers and advance further in the tournament.

  • The game will take place on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City.
  • Vanderbilt defeated McNeese in the first round to reach this second-round matchup.

The players

Vanderbilt Commodores

The Vanderbilt men's basketball team, who earned an at-large bid to the 2026 NCAA Tournament after a 27-8 regular season.

Nebraska Cornhuskers

The Nebraska men's basketball team, who earned a 5-seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to keep our tournament run going against a tough Nebraska team. Our guys have been playing with a lot of heart and determination, and we're looking forward to the challenge ahead.”

— Jerry Stackhouse, Head Coach, Vanderbilt Commodores

What’s next

The winner of the Vanderbilt-Nebraska game will advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

Vanderbilt has an opportunity to continue its successful season and make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament, but they will face a tough test against a talented Nebraska squad in the second round.