Brice Williams scored a game-high 27 points, including Nebraska's last eight in overtime, as the Cornhuskers stopped No. 18 Illinois 80-74 on Thursday in Lincoln, Neb.
Brice Williams delivered in overtime vs. No. 18 Illinois and helped Nebraska basketball break a six-game losing streak
The Bruins shot a blistering 55 percent from the field in the first half and held the Ducks to a season low in points en route to a 78-52 victory in Los Angeles. It was UCLA’s biggest win over Oregon since 2009 and marked a season low in 3-pointers made (four) for the Ducks. It was also Oregon’s second straight loss and third in four games.
What a way to end the losing streak. After dropping six consecutive games, Nebraska men's basketball upset No. 18 Illinois in overtime Thursday, 80-74. The Husk
Illinois flipped its roster after making a run to the Elite Eight last season and coach Brad Underwood knew there would be highs and lows navigating the season with the second-youngest roster in the Power Four.
Nebraska's Andrew Morgan (23), Illinois' Morez Johnson Jr. (21) and Nebraska's Sam Hoiberg (1) reach out for the rebound during the first half of a college men's basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.
Brice Williams scored a game-high 27 points, including Nebraska's last eight in overtime, as the Cornhuskers stopped No. 18 Illinois 80-74 on Thursday in Lincoln, Neb. Williams snapped a 72-72
The 18th-ranked Illinois Fighting Illini hit the road looking to emerge from a recent funk with a Thursday night Big Ten matchup with the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Illinois coach Brad Underwood suggests lineup changes following an overtime loss to Nebraska, citing struggles without center Tomislav Ivisic.
It snapped a six-game losing skid for the Cornhuskers, having not won since Jan. 4 in Lincoln. Nebraska shooting guard Brice Williams led all scorers with 27 points as Raiola, sitting courtside, looked onward. Illinois (14-7, 6-5 Big Ten) has dealt with ...
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