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 Huskers improve to 13-8 on the year and 3-7 in the Big Ten Conference while the Illini fall to 14-7 overall and 6-5 in the league.

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Nebraska men’s basketball team snapped a six-game losing streak Thursday, beating No. 18 Illinois 80-74 in overtime at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The Huskers narrowly outshot the Illini 40% to 36% from the field, and they never trailed.

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.