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If you had "Nebraska wins two NCAA Tournament games" on your bracket, first of all - congratulations on your time-traveling abilities. Second, please let the rest of us know who wins the lottery next week.

Because just one game ago, the Nebraska Cornhuskers men's basketball were the feel-good story. The lovable underdog. The team that finally figured out how to exit the tutorial level of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament.

And now?

They’ve gone full "Oops!... I Did It Again."

High Point University and Nebraska both secured their first-ever NCAA Tournament wins in a historic day of March Madness. This article breaks down how long each program has been in Division I, how often they’ve reached the tournament, and why their long-awaited victories are equal parts impressive and amusing. Two very different journeys—one unforgettable moment.