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HOUSTON, Texas (KMTV) — The Huskers and Hawkeyes are facing off in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Sweet 16 for the first time head to head. Fans from Nebraska and Iowa are flooding into Texas to watch what will be the third game between these two teams this season.
KMTV Morning Anchor Max Williamson is in Houston following the action. Follow along with us!
Wednesday Evening: Fans arrive at the Toyota Center
Husker fans from Palmyra rolled into town just in time for some photos with the March Madness signs outside of the arena.
Wednesday: Rocco’s Jell-O Shot Challenge is back
Rocco’s Pizza and Cantina is bringing its famous Jell-O shot challenge to March Madness to help those impacted by devastating wildfires across Nebraska.
For the highly anticipated Sweet 16 matchup between the Huskers and Hawkeyes on Thursday, the bar is raising money for the Nebraska Wildfire Recovery Fund. For each shot customers buy, $2 will go to the fund.
Wednesday: Omaha Mayor picks the Huskers
We asked Omaha Mayor John Ewing which team he’s picking to win and learned his favorite game day snacks.
Thursday: It’s Game Day!
Zach caught up with fans at Tom’s Bar in Houston — it was looking more like Lincoln or Iowa City. Bar owners assured fans they have enough beer for 21+ fans.
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Thursday: Huskers thinking about celebrations…
In Oklahoma City we saw jubilant fans jumping into that city’s downtown canal. Now, fans are joking about finding new bodies of water for celebrations.
Thursday afternoon: Gov. Pillen chats with KMTV about the Huskers’ historic season
Governor Pillen joined fans in Houston ahead of the game against the Hawkeyes.
Thursday afternoon: Hawks in the House!
Iowa fans packed a Houston-area restaurant before the game. They’re excited for the opportunity to play in the program’s first Sweet 16 in nearly 30 years.
Thursday late afternoon: Husker hotel send-off! Iowa fans ready to cheer their team!
Fans lined up to cheer on the team as they left their hotel to head to the Toyota Center for the game!
Thursday afternoon: Husker fans getting to their seats early in Ashland to cheer on Cale Jacobsen!
Fans in Ashland, NE are heading to restaurants early prior to tip-off at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday evening: After the storm!
3 News Now’s Zach Williamson caught up with fans after a tight game between the Huskers and Hawkeyes.
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