Watch: Vanderbilt's buzzer-beater rim out sends Nebraska to first-ever March Madness Sweet 16

This week will be one in Nebraska history for the ages. After the Huskers got their first-ever NCAA Tournament over Troy, the follow-up was a lot sweeter. 

The 4th-seeded Big Ten team came into the matchup with No. 5 Vanderbilt with one of the most underrated toe-to-toe contests in front of them. And both teams made sure it was an instant classic. After trading buckets and the lead throughout the second half, Nebraska took a 74-72 lead with two seconds left. 

Out of the timeout, Vanderbilt drew up a prayer from beyond half court that started to go in before coming out. The moment drew instant buzz on social media, including the official March Madness X account who shared the play. 

Pryce Sandfort led the way for the Huskers with 15 points and five rebounds. One of four Nebraska players in double figures, including another 15 points off the bench from Braden Frager. They stacked together a solid win despite 27 points from Tyler Tanner. 

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Regardless of where Nebraska goes in the next round or how its season ends, this was one moment worthy of grabbing a beer out of the fridge when the final horn sounded.  

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