Corn Nation: An SB Nation Community

Navigation: Jump to content areas:


Sports blogs for fans, by fans.
New Blog: RSL Soapbox for Real Salt Lake Fans!

Nebraska Basketball: Sadler's Boys So Close To Beating Texas

It was so close. With 10 seconds left and Texas leading 68-66, Aleks Maric nearly intercepted a long pass, but the ball was swatted away by Justin Mason. Mason was then failed and went on to hit two free throws to seal the game at 70-66.

At one point in the second half, Texas held a 17-point lead. It's a testament to this young team and to Doc Sadler's coaching that they fought back and had the game tied with under a minute left.

Nebraska hit 10 three-pointers, a season high, which should give the Huskers' young guns more confidence as we hit the end of this season and prepare for the next.

Sadler had used up his time-outs with 2:51 left in the game. Despite not being able to stop the clock, the Huskers kept their composure, hitting some huge shots and forcing Texas to make free throws at the end of the game. Unfortunately, the Longhorns came through, going six for six from the line to win the game.

Nebraska has never won in Austin, but given Sadler's coaching and the way he gets his guys to play the game that will change in the next couple years.

0 recs  |  Comment 0 comments

Story-email Email Printer Print

Around SB Nation

Comments

Display:

Comments For This Post Are Closed


User Tools

CN needs your tips! Inform us with an email to: cornnation - at - gmail.com. Better yet, join the CN community and create a fanpost or fanshot!
Follow Us On Twitter
Start posting about the Cornhuskers »

Join SB Nation and dive into communities focused on all your favorite teams.

FanPosts

Community blog posts and discussion.

Recent FanPosts

Dsc01361_small
Ask a K-State Blogger
Small
This article has nothing to do with the Huskers
Small
Some videos from Lincoln and Lawrence.
Img_4126_small
Week 11 Observations
Dsc01361_small
Nebraska Commit Andrew Rodriguez Chosen for Army All-America Bowl
Small
Tailgating in Waco
Texas_20tech_20logo_small
RedRaider fan of Husker Fans!
S1160561412_30041162_2216_small
Blackshirt tradition never dies
Clonechronicles_small
Ask A Cyclone
Small
Conspiracy?

+ New FanPost All FanPosts >

Highlights

FanShots

Quick hits of video, photos, quotes, chats, links and lists that you find around the web.

Recent FanShots

Nebraska's Recent Top 5 Picks
Over 100 pass attempts over the last 2 games
Nebrasketball Importable Calendar
Beaten up, bloodied, but the Huskers BEAT OU!!!
They May Take Our Lives...
While today's game is proof that Nebraska isn't and never was "back"...the reaction of the Cyclones indicates that beating Nebraska is still something special.  (HT: Clone Chronicles)
Packers bring back Ahman Green
The Case Against Awards - Or, Don't Worry If Suh Doesn't Win
Curtis Carter, WR, Stonewall, LA
Yep...another highlight reel from the Nebraska-Missouri game.  Never get tired of watching this, right?

+ New FanShot All FanShots >


Managers

Photo_6_small Jon Johnston

Rc_icon_small Husker Mike

Editors

Hobbes2_small JLew

Authors

Josh2005_small huskerlibrarian

Cornguy_small Cobby

Official Partner of CBS Sports