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Illinois forward David Mirkovic (0) finishes at the rim around Nebraska's Pryce Sandfort (21) and Rienk Mast (51) in the Illini's 78-69 win Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Illinois Basketball Grades: Evaluating the Illini Against Nebraska

Jason Langendorf

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Feb 2, 2026

Feb 1, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood walks onto the court before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Climbs in KenPom After Win Over Nebraska

Jackson Langendorf

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Feb 2, 2026

Carriker Chronicles: Nebraska Football Portal Questions and a Basketball Speed Bump

Adam Carriker

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Feb 2, 2026

Feb 1, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) and center Zvonimir Ivisic (44) celebrate after a shot in the first half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Illinois' Win at Nebraska Has College Basketball Experts Buzzing

Jackson Langendorf

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Feb 2, 2026

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The Husker Women fall to 16-6 after a loss on the road to Ohio State.

Nebraska Women's Basketball Falls to No. 11 Ohio State on the Road

Trevor Tarr

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Feb 1, 2026

Feb 1, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) dribbles during the second half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Nebraska Coach Fred Hoiberg Puts Illinois' Keaton Wagler in Rare Air

Jackson Langendorf

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Feb 1, 2026

Feb 1, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Jake Davis (15) shoots a three point shot against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

5 Stats That Defined Illinois Basketball's Win Over Nebraska

Jackson Langendorf

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Feb 1, 2026

Feb 1, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) and center Zvonimir Ivisic (44) celebrate after a shot in the first half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Social Media Reacts to Illinois Basketball Taking Its Revenge on Nebraska

Pranav Hegde

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Feb 1, 2026

Feb 1, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Jake Davis (15) shoots a three point shot against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Three Instant Observations From Illinois Basketball's 78-69 Win Over Nebraska

Jason Langendorf

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Feb 1, 2026

Braden Frager made his return from an ankle injury, leading Nebraska in scoring, but it wasn't enough to help the Huskers sweep Illinois on the season.

No. 5 Nebrasketball Falls at Home to No. 9 Illinois, Drops Second Straight

Kaleb Henry

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Feb 1, 2026

Nebraska forward Berke Buyuktuncel (left) and Cale Jacobsen try to block the shot of Illinois guard Andrej Stojakovic during the second half at State Farm Center.

Where Nebraska Men’s Basketball Stands in ESPN’s NCAA Tournament Tiers

Chuck Bausman

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Feb 1, 2026

Nebraska forward Rienk Mast drives against Illinois center Tomislav Ivisic during the second half at State Farm Center.

Nebraska Men’s Basketball’s Week Ahead: Analyzing Challenge vs. Illinois, Road Trip to Rutgers

Chuck Bausman

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Jan 31, 2026

Jan 29, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini players walk up the court during the second half against the Washington Huskies at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Staff Picks: Who Wins No. 9 Illinois at No. 5 Nebraska?

Jason Langendorf

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Jan 31, 2026

Nebraska guard Callin Hake made three three-pointers in the win over Northwestern.

How to Watch Nebraska Women's Basketball at No. 11 Ohio State with Preview, Breakdown and TV Channel

Geoff Exstrom

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Jan 31, 2026

Nebraska forward Pryce Sandfort (21) dribbles on Michigan Wolverines forward Will Tschetter (42) in the second half at Crisler Center.

How to Watch No. 5 Nebraska Basketball vs. No. 9 Illinois with Preview, Breakdown, TV Channel

Geoff Exstrom

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Jan 31, 2026

Pinnacle Bank Arena has become part of the story for the Nebraska men's basketball season.

Why PBA Is Becoming the Heart of Nebraska Basketball This Season

Spencer Schubert

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Jan 31, 2026

Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg reacts to a play against Michigan during the first half at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.

Illinois' Rematch With Nebraska is 'Going to be a War,' Says Fred Hoiberg

Jackson Langendorf

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Jan 31, 2026

Dec 13, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) drives the ball around Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Pryce Sandfort (21) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

How to Watch No. 9 Illinois vs. No. 5 Nebraska: TV, Tip-Off Time, More

Jason Langendorf

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Jan 31, 2026

Nebraska guard Sam Hoiberg, forward Pryce Sandfort (21) and forward Berke Buyuktuncel (9) walk off after the loss to Michigan.

Predicting Nebraska’s Men’s Basketball February Games

Chuck Bausman

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Jan 31, 2026

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