 In Collier's fourth season, Nebraska ran to an 18–13 record and its first postseason bid in five years.Nebraska won its first two games in the 2004 NIT, including an exhilarating 71–70 road victory over in-state rival Creighton in the opening round.After a home-court victory over Niagara, the Huskers' season came to an end three days later at Hawaii.