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How will Texas A&M look to contain Nebraska PG Keisei Tominaga?

Texas A&M’s first round matchup vs. Nebraska in the NCAA Tournament features star Cornhuskers guard Keisei Tominaga.

On Friday, 9-seed Texas A&M (20-14) will take on 8-seed Nebraska in the first Round of the NCAA Tournament, as both squads are competing in the South Region with a chance to likely take on the Top-seed Houston Cougars in the Round of 32.

Outside of the apparent irony surrounding former Athletic Director Trev Alberts’s transitioning to Texas A&M for the same role, we now know the selection committee has a sense of humor, but that’s not the real story behind the matchup. For the Aggies, star junior guard Wade Taylor IV is, as the kids say, an absolute bucket, but so is ascending senior Nebraska guard Keisei Tominaga.

March Madness is made for players like Tominaga, whose underdog background, combined with his ability to hit circus-like shots due to his deep range, has likely led to more than half of the country hopping on the Cornhuskers bandwagon. This is also Nebraska’s first postseason appearance since 2014.

So, how will the Aggies prevent Tominaga from destroying their NCAA Tournament dreams? Well, this is more about A&M’s offense than defense, as the Aggies’ elite guard trio led by Taylor, Tyrece Radford, and emerging junior guard Manny Obaseki will need to take advantage of Nebraska’s 114th-ranked defense and attack the basket at will to put pressure on Tominaga to attempt 3-pointers if A&M can get out to a solid lead.

Even more important, head coach Buzz Williams will likely deploy highly athletic sophomore forward Solomon Williams to put pressure on Tominaga early, something that was not last March during the Aggies blowout lost to Penn State, who shot 59% from 3-point range.

Texas A&M will face Nebraska in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 22 at 5:50 p.m. CT. The game will air on TNT.

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‘It was emotional’: Texas A&M seniors Tyrece Radford & Henry Coleman react to NCAA Tournament bid

“It was a lot of emotion in the room… To see it pay off and for us to get that nine-seed, it really meant a lot to everyone in this room.”

The Texas A&M men’s basketball team is officially going dancing in March Madness at the NCAA Tournament.

The Aggies (20-14) are the No. 9 seed in the South Region and will play new athletic director Trev Alberts‘ former school, No. 8 Nebraska, in the first round on Friday.

After the selection show, Texas A&M players were not made available to the media but seniors, forward Henry Coleman III & guard Tyrece “Boots” Radford, spoke to 12th Man Productions about their instant reaction to the selection.

“It was a lot of emotion in the room,” Coleman said. “I think from every mom, dad, coach, to player, there was a ton of emotion in the room. Everyone has made sacrifices over this year of something whether if it be school, time away from kids or family, everyone has had to sacrifice. To see it pay off and for us to get that nine-seed, it really meant a lot to everyone in this room.”

Boots has had a challenging season on and off the court and was understandably emotional alongside his teammates when the Aggies were revealed.

“It was emotional,” Radford recalled. “A couple of my teammates were dropping tears and you could see the excitement on everybody’s face, just being ready to play.”

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‘Once in a lifetime deal’: Texas A&M men’s coach Buzz Williams previews NCAA Tournament matchup vs. Nebraska

“There was such a genuine feeling by our guys. So emotional, very raw, very transparent, really, really lifetime memory to be able to see.”

The Texas A&M men’s basketball team is officially going dancing in March Madness at the NCAA Tournament.

The Aggies (20-14) are the No. 9 seed in the South Region and will play new athletic director Trev Alberts‘ former school, No. 8 Nebraska, in the first round on Friday.

After the selection show, Buzz Williams was not made available to the media but the head coach spoke to 12th Man Productions about his instant reaction to the selection.

“There was such a genuine feeling by our guys,” Williams said. “So emotional, very raw, very transparent, really, really lifetime memory to be able to see that. We’re excited. We’re thankful.”

Williams also reflected on the entire journey that his team has gone on since Day 1 of the season.

“This will be week 29 since we started work the week of Labor Day. Nine weeks of work in preseason, eight weeks of work in non-conference, 10 weeks of work in the SEC, then obviously the conference tournament this past week,” Williams recalled. “To be able to keep going after all the good and bad things, we are grateful. The connectedness that our group has, our players, our coaches, support staff, it’s just been a once in a lifetime deal and something we’ll always remember.”

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WATCH: Texas A&M men’s basketball team finds out March Madness fate for NCAA Tournament

“There was such a genuine feeling by our guys. So emotional, very raw, very transparent, really, really lifetime memory to be able to see.”

The Texas A&M men’s basketball team is officially going dancing in March Madness at the NCAA Tournament.

The Aggies (20-14) are the No. 9 seed in the South Region and will play new athletic director Trev Alberts‘ former school, No. 8 Nebraska, in the first round on Friday.

The Lady Aggies will also play the Cornhuskers in an 11 vs. 6-seed matchup. As noted by Robert Behrens on X, the managing editor of Good Bull Hunting, a Texas A&M website apart of SB Nation, for the first time since 2018, both Aggies men’s and women’s basketball teams have made the NCAA Tournament.

After the selection show, Buzz Williams was not made available to the media but the men’s head coach spoke to 12th Man Productions about his instant reaction to the selection.

“There was such a genuine feeling by our guys,” Williams said. “So emotional, very raw, very transparent, really, really lifetime memory to be able to see that. We’re excited. We’re thankful.”

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9-seed Texas A&M vs. 8-seed Nebraska NCAA Tournament game time has been announced

Texas A&M’s NCAA Tournament matchup vs. Nebraska in Memphis, Tennessee is set for Friday night at 5:50 CT.

Texas A&M (20-14, 9-9 SEC) has been selected as a 9-seed in the 2024 NCAA Tournament, taking on the 8-seed Nebraska Cornhuskers on Friday, March 22, in Memphis, Tennessee, in the South Region of the 68-team bracket, and an official time and broadcast station has officially been announced.

Outside of the apparent irony surrounding new athletic director Trev Alberts, who left Nebraska for the position less than a week ago, the selection committee for both the men and women obviously have a sense of humor after pitting both programs against each other for both tournaments.

Either way, you can plan to attend or watch the Aggie men take on the Cornhuskers on Friday, as the game is set for 5:50 CT. and will air on TNT.

While the Aggies have won five out of their last six matchups, Nebraska has been pretty consistent throughout the year. It is led by senior point guard Keisei Tominaga, who averaged 14 points per game and is a consistent shooting threat from deep.

However, Texas A&M’s elite guard trio of Wade Taylor IV, Tyrece Radford, and Manny Obaseki has made the Aggies a tough matchup for any team, as all three players have averaged double-digit scoring outputs in their last five games.

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Nebraska falls late to Illinois in final regular season game

The Huskers concluded the regular season with a road trip to Illinois for a clash with the Fighting Illini.

The Huskers concluded the regular season with a road trip to Illinois for a clash with the Fighting Illini. Nebraska held a seven-point lead halfway through the fourth quarter, but Illinois came back and took the lead and the win.

The Fighting Illini held the lead for over half of the game. The Huskers clawed their way back into the game but did not get a firm grip on the lead until the fourth.

Jaz Shelley contributed a team-high and season-high 23 points in the loss. This is just Shelley’s third 20-point game of the season. She also finished the afternoon with a team-high eight assists. Alexis Markowski and Natalie Potts also finished in double-digits for Nebraska, each scoring 14 points.

Nebraska concludes the regular season with a 19-10 overall record and an 11-7 conference record. The Huskers drop to fifth in the conference standings and, if they stay there, will begin Big Ten Tournament action on Thursday afternoon. The game will follow the 11:30 a.m. game and can be viewed on the Big Ten Network

Huskers take down Rutgers 67-56 on Senior Night

Nebraska completed its final home game of the regular season against Rutgers.

Nebraska completed its final home game of the regular season against Rutgers. The Huskers took down the Scarlet Knights in a stellar 67-56 win to accompany their celebration of Senior Night.

Nebraska honored four seniors on the night: Keisei Tominaga, Josiah Allick, C.J. Wilcher, and Jarron Coleman. The squad combined for 36 points on the night, nearly half of the points scored by Nebraska in the win. The Huskers spent almost the entire game with the lead, and Rutgers never held it.

Tominaga led Nebraska in scoring, tallying up 18 points on the night. Juwan Gary dropped 15 points in the win and hauled in 11 rebounds to earn his fifth double-double of the season. Allick also earned a double-double, scoring 10 points and snatching a team-high and season-high 12 rebounds, his first of the season.

The Huskers move to 21-9 on the season and 11-8 in conference play. Nebraska will hit the road to face Michigan for its final regular season game. Tipoff is set for Sunday morning at 11 a.m. and can be viewed on the Big Ten Network.

Huskers fall on the road to Ohio State 78-69

Nebraska hit the road to face Ohio State with a four-game winning streak on the line.

Nebraska hit the road to face Ohio State with a four-game winning streak on the line. The Huskers could not extend the streak to five, falling to the Buckeyes 78-69.

Though Nebraska and Ohio State battled throughout the night, the Huskers failed to take the lead in the second half. The Buckeyes’ Jamison Battle dominated the game for Ohio State, scoring 32 points and going a perfect 10-of-10 from the foul line.

The 32-point effort by Battle made it the most points scored by a player against the Huskers this season. Ohio State’s main source of scoring came from the free-throw line. The Buckeyes shot 24-of-28 from the line, while Nebraska shot just 7-of-8.

Rienk Mast and Jamarques Lawrence led Nebraska in scoring, delivering 14 points apiece. Mast also hauled in 12 rebounds to post his sixth double-double of the year.

The Huskers fall to 20-9 on the season and 10-8 in conference play, all eight conference losses coming on the road. Nebraska will return home to face Rutgers for Senior Night on Sunday. Tipoff is set for 5:30 p.m. and can be viewed on the Big Ten Network.

Women’s basketball defeats Minnesota 70-51 on senior night

The Huskers concluded the month of February with a showdown against Minnesota on Senior Night.

The Huskers concluded the month of February with a showdown against Minnesota on Senior Night. Nebraska took down the Golden Gophers in dominating fashion for its third straight double-digit win of the season.

The Huskers came out on fire, finishing the first quarter up 20-8 before building the lead to 34-21 in the second quarter. Nebraska delivered a volley from beyond the arc, going 11-of-27 in three-point shooting.

Jaz Shelley finished with 16 points to lead the Huskers and went four-of-nine in three-point shooting. Shelley also led Nebraska in assists, finishing the game with seven. Natalie Potts delivered 12 points for the Huskers, going five-of-eight in total shooting.

Alexis Markowski rounded out Nebraska’s double-digit scorers in the win, scoring 10 points. Markowski also hauled in a team-high 12 rebounds to earn her 17th double-double of the season and her 38th of her career. Markowski is now 2nd in school history for double-doubles in a season and in a career.

Nebraska moves to 19-9 in the regular season and 11-6 in conference play. It will conclude the regular season on the road against Illinois on Mar. 3. Tipoff is set for 3:00 p.m. and can be viewed on the Big Ten Network.

March Madness expert projects Nebraska as nine seed

March madness expert Andy Katz latest projection has the Cornhuskers as a top 10 seed in this year’s NCAA Tournament

The Nebraska Cornhuskers men’s basketball team is looking to make its first NCAA Tournament appearance since the 2013-14 season and just its second since the turn of the millennium.

At 19-8 overall and 9-7 in Big Ten play, the Huskers have positioned themselves well to go dancing. One March Madness expert is projecting the Huskers to be a 9 seed come March.

In his latest projections, Andy Katz has the Huskers as the No. 9 seed in the South Region, facing the Colorado State Rams in the first round. If the Huskers would end up with the South Region’s No. 9 seed, their first round matchup would be in Memphis, Tennessee.

While the Huskers can practically smell the tournament, they’ll first need to take care of business throughout the rest of the regular season. They have remaining matchups against Minnesota, Ohio State, Rutgers and Michigan.

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