Nebraska, Illinois and College Basketball
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The Huskers have yet to beat an AP ranked opponent this season.
Syla Swords scored 28 and Olivia Olson had 21 points to help No. 8 Michigan pull away and beat Nebraska 88-76.
Keaton Wagler and the Illinois Fighting Illini knocked off the Nebraska Cornhuskers Sunday in a matchup of top-15 teams. Here are the highlights
The Huskers fall to a 3-seed on ESPN, and a 2-seed by CBS Sports after losing at home to Illinois
The No. 9 Illinois Fighting Illini face the No. 5 Nebraska Huskers in a Big Ten showdown on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026 at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb.
If Indiana can win a football national championship, why can't Nebraska win one in basketball. Cornhuskers are 20-0 and ranked in top 5.
Can Michigan earn a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament come Selection Sunday?
Plus, how Michigan knocked off the Huskers in unlikely fashion and the timely progress of a star freshman guard.