Vanderbilt’s Hail Mary shot misses by narrowest of margins as Nebraska advances to Sweet 16 in epic fashion

Vanderbilt’s Hail Mary shot misses by narrowest of margins as Nebraska advances to Sweet 16 in epic fashion

The shot would have won the game for the Commodores

Tyler Tanner of the Vanderbilt Commodores shoots the ball against Sam Hoiberg of the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the final seconds of the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Hoiberg (1) celebrates with fans after defeating the Vanderbilt Commodores in a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. (Alonzo Adams/Imagn Images)

Braden Frager of the Nebraska Cornhuskers celebrates after the victory against the Vanderbilt Commodores in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)