Watch No. 4 Nebraska vs. No. 13 Troy: NCAA Tournament Preview & TV Details
No. 4 Nebraska meets No. 13 Troy in the NCAA Tournament Round of 64. The game is Thursday, March 19, at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
Game details and TV information
| Matchup | Nebraska (26-6, 15-5 B1G) vs. Troy (22-11, 12-6 Sun Belt) |
| Date | Thursday, March 19 |
| Location | Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Ok. |
| Time | 11:40 a.m. CDT |
| Watch | truTV — see TV details above for viewing |
| Listen | Huskers Radio Network and affiliates |
Troy profile
Coach Scott Cross is in his seventh season at Troy. He owns a 125-98 record at Troy and a 350-259 career mark.
Cross has led Troy to consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances. The program has three all-time tournament trips and is 0-3 in those games.
Key returners
- Thomas Dowd, F, Jr. — Averages about 15 points and 10 rebounds. Named All-Sun Belt First Team.
- Victor Valdes, F, Jr. — Averages roughly 14.8 points and 4.6 assists. All-Sun Belt Third Team selection.
- Theo Seng, C, Gr. — Nearing 13 points and six rebounds per game this season.
- Cooper Campbell, G, Soph. — Around 12.7 points and 4.2 assists per game. One of the team’s primary three-point threats.
- Cobi Campbell, G, R-Jr. — Team sharpshooter with roughly nine points per game and over 40% on three-pointers.
- Jerrell Bellamy, C, Sr. — Provides about eight points and 3.5 rebounds off the bench.
Nebraska context
Nebraska fell to Purdue in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals in Chicago. The Boilermakers won 74-58 and led 41-28 at halftime.
Purdue outrebounded Nebraska 37-29. Purdue outscored Nebraska 19-8 on second-chance points.
The Boilermakers scored 17 points off turnovers. Nebraska managed five points off turnovers. Fletcher Loyer led Purdue with 19 points.
Stat comparison
| Category | Nebraska | Troy |
| Points per game | 77.3 | 80.3 |
| Opponent scoring per game | 66.2 | 73.1 |
| Field goal percentage | 46.5% | 44.9% |
| 3-point percentage | 35.3% | 33.5% |
| Free throw percentage | 75.0% | 73.8% |
| Rebounds per game | 34.9 | 38.3 |
| Assists per game | 18.0 | 16.0 |
| Turnovers per game | 9.8 | 11.9 |
| Steals per game | 7.3 | 8.0 |
| Blocks per game | 2.6 | 3.4 |
Matchup dynamics and outlook
Troy relies on a strong frontcourt built around Dowd and Valdes. Those two supply scoring and rebounding.
Nebraska brings Big Ten physicality and a stronger defensive profile. The Huskers also boast a deeper resume against power-conference opponents.
Troy has limited power-conference experience this season. Their marquee matchup was a 107-106 loss to USC in November.
West Georgia is a shared opponent. Troy lost to West Georgia 93-89. Nebraska beat West Georgia 86-53.
Oklahoma City is close for Nebraska fans, about a six-hour drive. A large Husker crowd is expected at the Paycom Center.
Filmogaz.com will provide continued coverage and analysis. This NCAA Tournament preview highlights the matchup, key players, and TV details ahead of the game.
