Nebraska 5-20 (Essegian 2-6, Hoiberg 1-1, Buyuktuncel 1-4, Worster 1-7, Williams 0-2). Rebounds_Illinois 55 (Jakucionis, White 13), Nebraska 37 (Gary, Williams 8). Assists_Illinois 7 (Jakucionis 4), Nebraska 15 (Williams,

After Maryland simply outsized Illinois in a 91-70 thrashing that can be explained in a single state – the Terrapins' 62 points in the paint – the Illini bounced back to dominate Northwestern on the glass (plus-23 margin) and outscore the Wildcats in the paint.

The Illini erased a double-digit Husker lead with a chance to win in the final seconds of regulation but a late shot fell short and Illinois was outscored 10-4 in OT. The Orange and Blue tied the game at 70 with 43 seconds left on a Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn three,

Illinois vs. Nebraska all time: Illinois leads the series 22-8 Streak: Illinois has won one in a row against Nebraska Last meeting: Illinois 98, Nebraska 87, (Mar. 16, 2024, Minneapolis, Minnesota) Probable Illinois starters: G Kasparas Jakucionis G Kylan Boswell G Tre White F Ben Humrichous C Morez Johnson Jr.