The Rise of the Nebrasketball Meme Army

In recent seasons, Nebraska basketball fans have become known for their creative and humorous responses to victories. When the final buzzer sounds and the opposing team shares the score on social media, the real fun begins. This tradition has evolved into a unique form of celebration, where fans flood the internet with memes, GIFs, and jokes.

The phenomenon gained significant traction after Nebraska’s 63-53 upset over No. 7 Creighton in December 2022. Since then, a group of dedicated fans has come together under the name “Nebrasketball Meme Army.” These fans actively seek out and share the best memes from each game, creating a vibrant community around the sport.

However, with so many posts, it can be overwhelming for fans to sift through hundreds of responses. That’s where the Nebrasketball Meme Army Meme of the Game (NMAMG) comes in. The committee behind NMAMG aims to highlight the most outstanding memes, celebrating the art of meme-making and keeping the fan culture in sync with the growing success of the team on the court.

Criteria for the Meme of the Game

The NMAMG committee evaluates memes based on several key factors:

• Humor – Does it make us laugh?
• Originality – While classic formats like the “Rienk Mast / Bottom Text” are appreciated, creativity is essential.
• Topical relevance – Memes that reference opponents, star players, or key moments receive extra points. For example, the meme featuring Berke Büyüktuncel’s bloody lip from the Wisconsin game was a standout.
• Little to no AI usage – The committee prefers organic, handcrafted creations.
• Tone – Memes should be playful and not cross into demeaning, obscene, or discriminatory territory. A classic example is Keisei Tominaga flipping off Penn State, which remains PG-13.

The committee considers the “You just lost to Gary, Indiana” meme as the gold standard. It checks all the boxes and perfectly captures the spirit of the tradition.

Memes of the Game: NU vs. NU Edition

In a game between Nebraska and Northwestern, the atmosphere was electric. Despite the majority of the crowd supporting the Huskers, the Wildcats gave a strong performance in the first half. However, Nebraska took control in the second half, securing a convincing 77-58 win. The crowd’s chants of “GO BIG RED” echoed throughout the venue, and the real NU improved to an impressive 18-0 on the season.

Here are the standout memes from this game:

Nebrasketball Meme Army Meme of the Game

• “Northwestern Nebraska is pleased” – @seth_korte

Runner-up

• “Crying Northwestern kid” – @jorster

Honorable Mention

• “We played Charlie” – @JackMitchellLNK
• “Big hat Berke” – @Spacker22
• “Chicago’s Big Ten Team” – @lilbluesquatch
• “Turkish Teammate Samuel” – @AggSker
• “High School Musical” – @HuskerGI
• “Steve Sipple has opinions on your journalism program” – @RayLincoln82

Congratulations to all the winners! Their creativity and humor truly captured the spirit of the game.

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