Pryce Sandfort has Nebraska fans screaming their love for him from the rooftops

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are halfway to history with a solid lead at halftime over Troy in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. A 29-10 run to end the first half was huge for the Huskers, but no player was more crucial to that run than Nebraska's Pryce Sandfort.

For a player who averages 17.8 points a game, Sandfort proved he can be a player who can change everything for the Huskers in the NCAA Tournament, and it all started with his 17-point first half. After starting ice cold from beyond the arc, specifically 0-5, Sandfort was the spark Nebraska needed from three, hitting five in the first half.

Sandfort is the leading scorer for the entire game with 17 points and was the catalyst Nebraska needed for a 41-25 lead going into halftime.

Nebraska fans can't get enough of Pryce Sandfort in first round of the NCAA Tournament

Sandfort has put on a show for Nebraska fans, in what is basically a home-court game for the Huskers in Oklahoma City. Sanfort's first round play has Husker fans going wild on social media, practically proclaiming their love for him.

The High School Musical reference just fits so well in this scenario.

Well he will probably appreciate it down the road.

It is not how you start, but how you finish, and Nebraska is making that quote look more and more true.

This is a very sneaky Nebraska team, and with Sandofrt and Sam Hoiberg working together, it feels like the Huskers could be unstoppable.

Buddy Hield certainly made a difference for Oklahoma in the NCAA Tournament, and Sandfort is that for Nebraska now.

If Nebraska can finish this game, then the Sandfort statue may start being built as soon as the final buzzer sounds. Nebraska can feel history being made in Oklahoma City; they simply need to finish the game strong.