ESPN college basketball analyst Seth Greenberg tried to offer some reassurance to Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball fans on Friday morning. With Illinois' loss at Nebraska on Thursday, the Fighting Illini have suffered a fourth loss in its last six 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

Brad Underwood was not happy with how the Illinois men’s basketball team lost in a stunning 80-74 overtime upset to the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Thursday night. Efficiency was an issue for the No. 18 Fighting Illini on offense.

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The Cornhuskers entered the matchup on a six-game losing streak, the latest result a 28-point defeat at the hands of the Wisconsin Badgers. The team ended its losing skid emphatically with an 80-74 overtime triumph over the Fighting Illini.

Illinois coach Brad Underwood suggests lineup changes following an overtime loss to Nebraska, citing struggles without center Tomislav Ivisic.

While Illinois appears to be on a collision course with a top-four seed in the NCAA Tournament, the Cornhuskers have hit tough times. Sunday's 83-55 setback at then-No. 18 Wisconsin stretched their losing streak to six games and has them missing the conference tournament, which leaves out the bottom three teams in the 18-team league.

Nebraska will try to end its six-game slide when the Cornhuskers take on No. 18 Illinois. Thursday's matchup is the first this season between the squads.

Track and field had a successful meet last weekend at the Fighting Illini Challenge, with eight first place finishes.

The Ohio State Buckeyes (13-8, 5-5 Big Ten) will look to extend a three-game win streak when they visit the Illinois Fighting Illini (14-7, 6-5 Big Ten) on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at State Farm

The Big Ten men’s basketball season continues tonight with three games including Illinois (14-6, 6-4) in Lincoln to take on Nebraska (12-8, 2-7).

"Nebraska QB Dylan Raiola pulled up to see the Cornhuskers take down No. 18 Illinois," the caption read. As for the game itself, neither team played well holistically. Illinois sh