Nebraska NIT First Round vs. Butler

2019 National Invitational Tournament

March 20, 2019
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*THERE WILL BE NO BRYAN HEALTH ZONE BUFFET

The Nebraska men’s basketball program will make its second straight postseason appearance, as the Huskers were selected for the 2019 National Invitational Tournament (NIT) Sunday evening.

Nebraska, which enters the postseason with an 18-16 record, is the No. 4 seed and will take on No. 5 seed Butler (16-16). The game will be televised on ESPN2 and carried on the Husker Sports Network.

“We are excited to have our season continue, especially for our seniors who wanted to return to postseason play,” Nebraska Coach Tim Miles said. “We had our share of struggles at times, but I think the way we have played over the final two weeks of the season is a testament to our players and the character they have. I believe that our performance at the Big Ten Tournament is a good momentum boost heading into the postseason, and showed a team that wanted to keep playing.

“We have been tested against a schedule that is in the top five nationally in Kenpom, including 25 games against the top two quadrants in the NET, and we are looking forward to the postseason challenge.”

Butler tied for eighth in the Big East with a 7-11 mark and features guard Kamar Baldwin, who was a second-team All-Big East selection this season. Baldwin averaged 17.2 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.2 rebounds per game.

The 2019 NIT is the 26th postseason appearance in school history and 19th time NU has been selected for the NIT. The Huskers are 23-17 all-time in the NIT, including a championship in the 1996 NIT and semifinal appearances in 1983 and 1987.

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  • Doors
    Doors open 90 minutes before start of game.
  • How To Purchase

    NIT First-round tickets are on sale now by clicking here and by calling the NU Athletic Ticket Office at 800-8-BIGRED or 402.472.3111 beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday morning. 

    University of Nebraska Athletic Ticket Office Address:
    University of Nebraska Athletic Ticket Office
    625 Stadium Drive Suite E
    Lincoln, NE 68588

    University of Nebraska Athletic Ticket Office Hours: 
    Monday through Friday
    8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

    Game Day Ticket Office Hours:
    The ticket office opens 1 and 1/2 hours before the game begins and will sell University of Nebraska basketball tickets only. Non-basketball events at Pinnacle Bank Arena will not be available for purchase on game days.

    Policies: 
    The University of Nebraska Ticket Office reserves the right to revoke the license granted by the ticket by refunding the price printed thereon. The Athletic Department is not responsible for lost, stolen or destroyed tickets. Smoking or Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Date and time are subject to change.

  • Event Policies

    CLEAR BAG POLICY & PROHIBITED ITEMS
    Pinnacle Bank Arena is a CLEAR BAG POLICY venue. CLEAR BAGS and small clutch-sized purses are allowed at entry. To view clear bag policy and list of prohibited items, click here:  http://bit.ly/PBApolicy.

    ARRIVE EARLY
    Arrive early as fans will be required to pass through security metal detectors upon entry to the venue.

    CAMERAS
    Cell phone photos are permitted. No professional cameras or cameras with detachable lenses. No audio or video allowed.

    NO OUTSIDE FOOD & BEVERAGE
    No outside food or beverage brought into the venue. 

    NO WATER BOTTLES
    No water bottles brought into the venue. 

    NO WEAPONS
    No weapons including pocket knives and tasers. These items will be confiscated and not returned.

    ADDITIONAL RESTRICTED ITEMS
    No signs. No selfie sticks. No iPads.

  • Special Accommodations

    For special accommodations, please call the University of Nebraska Athletic Ticket Office at 402-472-3111.