Nebraska’s Brice Williams led the Huskers to an 80-74 overtime victory over No. 18 Illinois, putting an end to their six-game losing streak. Williams scored eight points in overtime and finished with 27 points overall. This win marks Nebraska’s third victory over a ranked opponent in the season, the first time since 2013-14. Illinois, on the other hand, suffered their first loss to Nebraska in 10 meetings and the first in four visits to Pinnacle Bank Arena.
The Huskers displayed a gritty and defense-oriented performance, holding Illinois to 28% shooting in the first half and 35.6% for the game. Williams’ impressive performance included three straight shots in overtime to secure the win for Nebraska. Illinois, missing their second-leading scorer due to illness, struggled with turnovers, allowing Nebraska to score 17 points off of 17 turnovers.
Next up, Illinois will host Ohio State, while Nebraska will visit No. 16 Oregon. This win is a significant turning point for Nebraska, showing their potential in the Big Ten conference.
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