 That year, the Huskers reached the NIT, the school's third postseason appearance in the last four seasons.The Huskers' 20–13 record in 2007–08 included a 7–9 Big 12 record.In 2008–09, Sadler's team finished 8–8 in the Big 12, the first time NU was at least .500 in conference play in a decade.