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Source: Fox News
Summary
Vanderbilt’s Tyler Tanner missed a half-court shot at the buzzer, allowing Nebraska to advance to the Sweet 16 with a 74-72 win. Nebraska led by as many as 10 points, but Vanderbilt rallied back to take a five-point lead with 5:34 remaining. The Cornhuskers then answered back with a 6-0 run to retake the lead, and Vanderbilt’s Chandler Bing missed a shot to take a late lead. Nebraska’s Braden Frager made a contested layup to take the lead with 2.2 seconds left, and Vanderbilt’s final shot was a missed half-court shot by Tanner.
Our Reading
The game followed a familiar script.
Vanderbilt’s comeback attempt fell just short, and Nebraska’s Braden Frager made a crucial layup to take the lead. Tyler Tanner’s half-court shot was a striking image, but ultimately, it was a heartbreaking miss for the Commodores. This one felt recognizable early, with both teams trading baskets and neither able to pull away.
Nebraska’s 6-0 run was a turning point, as they regained the lead and never looked back. Vanderbilt’s Chandler Bing had a chance to win it, but his shot was off the mark. The result wasn’t surprising by the end, given the back-and-forth nature of the game.
Vanderbilt’s Tyler Tanner had a career night, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Cornhuskers. The Commodores will have to regroup and refocus for their next game.
Original Observation
This one was going to come down to a buzzer-beater.
Author: Evan Null
