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26-02-2025 Vol 19

Nebraska men’s basketball snaps lose row, disturbing no. 18 Illinois

Which way to end the losing row.

After dropping six consecutive matches, Nebraska disturbed men’s basketball no. 18 Illinois on Thursday, 80-74. Rememberers are improved to 13-8 a year and 3-7 at the Big Ten conference, while Illini falls to 14-7 overall and 6-5 in the league.

Nebraska Cornhusker's head coach Fred Hoiberg sees during the first half against Illinois fighting the Illini.

January 30, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhusker’s head coach Fred Hoiberg sees during the first half against Illinois fighting the Illini in Pinnacle Bank Arena. / DYLAN WIDGER-INFORMATION PICTURES

Nebraska never pulled in the game, but had to hold Illinois in the last minute of regulation. Illini had the ball in the final seconds, but couldn’t get a clean look and send the game to overtime.

In the extra frame, the teams exchanged buckets before Brice Williams took over. Senior eight straight points to put the game away for Big Red.

Williams ended with 27 points and added eight rebounds and four assists. Connor Essegian (14) and Juwan Gary (13) also scored in double.

Nebraska Cornhuskers Spider Juwan Gary (4) is helped up by Forward Andrew Morgan (23) and Guard Sam Hoiberg (1).

January 30, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers Spider Juwan Gary (4) is helped up by Andrew Morgan (23) and Guard Sam Hoiberg (1) during the first half against Illinois fighting for Illini in Pinnacle Bank Arena. / DYLAN WIDGER-INFORMATION PICTURES

Huskers shot 39.7% for the game, including 5-of-20 from Deep. Illini shot 35.6% overall, which made 10-of-42 3s.

The big difference in the game came from taking care of the ball. Nebraska had 15 assists and JSUT six revenue, while Illinois had seven assists and 17 revenue.

Illini won the rebounding battle 58-42 and seized 20 offensive boards.

Nebraska Cornhuskers Guard Rollie Worster (24) runs towards Illinois fighting the Illini tip Ben Humrichous (3).

January 30, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers Guard Rollie Worster (24) runs towards Illinois fighting the Illini tip Ben Humrichous (3) during the first half of Pinnacle Bank Arena. / DYLAN WIDGER-INFORMATION PICTURES

Nebraska goes back on the road Sunday to meet No. 16 Oregon. Eugene tips are set to 18:30 CST on FS1.

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