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The UCF Knights or Nebraska Cornhuskers will make history — and a bunch of money — Sunday. One of those teams will walk out of T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas as the first College Basketball Crown champion.
The victor will earn an NIL prize of $300,000 from the postseason tournament and its corporate partner, Vivid Seats. The runner-up will receive $100,000.
Tipoff is set for 5:30 p.m. The game will air on Fox.
Watch UCF vs. Nebraska live on Fubo (free trial)
UCF (20-16) downed Oregon State, Cincinnati and Villanova to reach the finals. In Saturday’s semifinals, senior guard Darius Johnson dropped a career-high 42 points, including 10 in overtime, to ensure the victory.
Nebraska’s path featured triumphs over Arizona State, Georgetown and Boise State. Senior forward Juwan Gary helped push the Cornhuskers (20-14) over Boise State with 21 points Saturday.
Who will be Sunday’s hero? Follow along for updates.
College Basketball Crown score updates
This section will be updated when the game begins.
TEAMS | FIRST HALF | SECOND HALF | FINAL |
UCF | — | — | — |
NEBRASKA | — | — | — |
UCF vs Nebraska time today
- Date: Sunday, April 6
- Start time: 5:30 p.m.
- Location: T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas
What channel is UCF vs Nebraska on today?
TV channel: Fox
Livestream: Fubo (free trial)
The final game of the College Basketball Crown will be broadcast on Fox. Play-by-play broadcast Gus Johnson, analyst Jim Jackson and sideline reporter Allison Williams have the call from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
UCF vs Nebraska history
- Series record: UCF leads 1-0
- UCF’s last win: Nov. 23, 2017 (68-59)
The College Basketball Crown is a new postseason tournament. It featured 16 men’s teams, with a few spots reserved for Big Ten, Big 12 and Big East squads, in a single-elimination bracket. It has taken place entirely in Las Vegas between March 31 and April 6.
College Basketball Crown bracket, scores
First round — MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas
- Butler 86, Utah 84
- Boise State 89, George Washington 59
- Nebraska 86, Arizona State 78
- Georgetown 85, Washington State 82
- Cincinnati 83, DePaul 61
- UCF 76, Oregon State 75
- Villanova 85, Colorado 64
- USC 89, Tulane 60
Quarterfinals — MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas
- Boise State 100, Butler 93
- Nebraska 81, Georgetown 69
- UCF 88, Cincinnati 80
- Villanova 60, USC 59
Semifinals — T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
- Nebraska 79, Boise State 69
- UCF 104, Villanova 98
Final — T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
- Nebraska vs. UCF
UCF men’s basketball schedule 2024-2025
Nov. 4: vs. Texas A&M (64-61 win)
Nov. 8: vs. Purdue Fort Wayne (75-68 win)
Nov. 12: vs. Florida Atlantic (100-94 win)
Nov. 19: vs. Tennessee Tech (80-69 win)
Nov. 22: vs. Wisconsin in Greenbrier Tip-Off (86-70 loss)
Nov. 24: vs. LSU in Greenbrier Tip-Off (109-102 loss)
Nov. 27: vs. Milwaukee (84-76 win)
Dec. 1: vs. Cal Baptist (74-59 win)
Dec. 8: vs. Tarleton State (66-51 win)
Dec. 14: vs. Tulsa in AutoNation Orange Bowl Basketball Classic (88-75 win)
Dec. 21: vs. Jacksonville (86-66 win)
Dec. 31: at Texas Tech* (87-83 win)
Jan. 5: vs. Kansas* (99-48 loss)
Jan. 8: vs. Colorado* (75-74 win)
Jan. 11: at Arizona* (88-80 loss)
Jan. 14: at Arizona State* (95-89 win)
Jan. 18: vs. Houston* (69-68 loss)
Jan. 21: at Iowa State* (108-83 loss)
Jan. 25: vs. TCU* (85-58 win)
Jan. 28: at Kansas* (91-87 loss)
Feb. 1: vs. BYU* (81-75 loss)
Feb. 5: vs. Cincinnati* (93-83 loss)
Feb. 8: at Baylor* (91-76 loss)
Feb. 11: vs. Iowa State* (77-65 loss)
Feb. 15 at Colorado* (76-63 loss)
Feb. 19: at Oklahoma State* (104-95 loss)
Feb. 23: vs. Utah* (76-72 win)
Feb. 26: vs. Kansas State* (80-76 win)
March 1: at TCU* (89-78 loss)
March 5: vs. Oklahoma State* (83-70 win)
March 8: at West Virginia* (72-65 loss)
March 11: vs. Utah in Big 12 Tournament (87-72 win)
March 12: vs. Kansas in Big 12 Tournament (98-94 loss)
April 1: vs. Oregon State in College Basketball Crown (76-75 win)
April 3: vs. Cincinnati in College Basketball Crown (88-80 win)
April 5: vs. Villanova in College Basketball Crown (104-98 win)
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