The Iowa Hawkeyes are set to face the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament on March 26, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. CT. This matchup is significant for Iowa, as it marks their first appearance in the Sweet 16 since 1999.
Iowa secured their spot in this round by defeating the top-seeded Florida in the second round of the tournament. The Hawkeyes, entering as a 9-seed, will take on the 4-seed Cornhuskers, who have had a strong tournament run thus far.
Nebraska advanced to the Sweet 16 after winning against Troy, where they scored 76 points, and then narrowly defeating Vanderbilt with a score of 74 to 72. The Cornhuskers are currently favored by 2.5 points in this matchup, with a moneyline of -155 for Nebraska and +130 for Iowa.
The over/under for the game is set at 133.5 points, indicating expectations for a competitive scoring environment. This game will be broadcast on TBS, allowing fans to follow the action live.
