The inaugural Crown Tournament championship will feature a clash between the Nebraska Cornhuskers (20-14) and UCF Knights (20-16), two teams riding postseason momentum despite flying under the radar for much of the year.
Nebraska, passed over for the NCAA Tournament after finishing 12th in the Big Ten, has made the most of its Crown bid. The Cornhuskers knocked off Arizona State, Georgetown, and most recently Boise State—overcoming a 2.5-point underdog tag to secure a 10-point win and punch their ticket to Sunday’s title game.
UCF, meanwhile, continues to defy expectations. The Knights have kept rolling even after losing star guard Keyshawn Hall, this season’s leading scorer and rebounder, to the transfer portal before the tournament began. Still, they’ve managed three straight wins, capped off by a thrilling semifinal victory over Villanova.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. the UCF Knights NCAA Men's game, plus plenty more.
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs UCF Knights: Date and tip-off time
The Cornhuskers vs Knights will tip off in a highly anticipated NCAAM game on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at 5:30 pm ET/2:30 am PT at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Date | Sunday, April 6, 2025 |
Tip-off Time | 5:30 pm ET/2:30 am PT |
Venue | T-Mobile Arena |
Location | Las Vegas, Nevada |
How to watch Nebraska Cornhuskers vs UCF Knights on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the UCF Knights on:
- TV Channel: FOX
- Streaming service: Fubo
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Nebraska Cornhuskers team news & key performers
Nebraska’s frontcourt is anchored by Juwan Gary, a physical 6ft 6in forward who dropped 21 points and grabbed nine boards in the Boise win. Gary, now in his third season with the Huskers after transferring from Alabama, has averaged 14.2 points and 4.9 rebounds this year and brings a mix of strength inside and range from deep.
Brice Williams, a First-Team All-Big Ten selection, has been their offensive leader with 20.5 points per game and a 30-point outburst against Arizona State. Sharp-shooter Connor Essegian adds spacing with 73 made threes on 37.2% shooting from distance, chipping in 10.5 points per game.
UCF Knights news & key performers
UCF's semifinal hero was senior guard Darius Johnson, who exploded for a career-high 42 points on 19 shots to lead the Knights past Villanova. Johnson, a four-year contributor, is shooting a red-hot 40.4% from deep with 90 triples this season and is determined to cap his career with a title.
Freshman center Moustapha Thiam, standing at 7ft 2in, has been a force in the paint, averaging 10.6 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Jordan Ivy-Curry adds scoring punch from the wing with 12.4 points per game—he posted 18 points and seven boards in the semis.