Huskers fall in Top 10 tilt with Illinois, drop to 20-2 on the season

One of the toughest stretches of Nebraska’s schedule led to a second straight loss for the fifth-ranked Big Red 78-69 to #9 Illinois.

February 1, 2026Updated: February 1, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

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Despite more good work on the ground, Doane can’t keep pace with nationally-ranked Northwestern

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