Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Berke Buyuktuncel (9) giving fives warming up before taking on Illinois Fighting Illini during a college basketball game, Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Former Nebraska quarterback and Cinninati Begals head coach Zack Taylor catching up with Nebraska photographer Scott Bruhn before the basketball game against the Illinois Fighting Illini, Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers line-up introductions before the taking on the Illinois Fighting Illini during a college basketball game, Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Andrew Morgan (23) introduced before taking on the Illinois Fighting Illini during a college basketball game, Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Early in the game Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Hoiberg (1) gets bloody against the Illinois Fighting Illini during a college basketball game, Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Juwan Gary (4) fights for a layup against Illinois Fighting Illini guard Tre White (22) and forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) in the first half during a college basketball game, Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Andrew Morgan (23) gets tripped up dribbling the ball down the court against Illinois Fighting Illini forward Jake Davis (15) in the first half during a college basketball game, Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Brice Williams (3) pulls down the rebound against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the first half during a college basketball game, Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Retiring volleyball head coach John Cook passes walks out to be recognized by the fans at the first media break during a college basketball game against the Illinois Fighting Illini, Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Incoming head volleyball coach Dani Busboom-Kelly walks out on to the court to meet coach John Cook in a passing of the touch during a college basketball game against the Illinois Fighting Illini, Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers incoming volleyball coach Dani Busboom-Kelly and retiring volleyball John Cook wave to the fans during a college basketball game Illinois Fighting Illini, Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers incoming volleyball coach Dani Busboom-Kelly and retiring volleyball John Cook wave to the fans during a college basketball game Illinois Fighting Illini, Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers assistant coach Adam Howard holding a sign for the player against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the first half during a college basketball game, Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Illinois Fighting Illini assistant coach holding a sign for their players against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the first half during a college basketball game, Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Connor Essegian (0) gets fouled by Illinois Fighting Illini guard Tre White (22) for charging in the first half during a college basketball game, Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska football player Jeremiah Charles does a twisting flip as he comes for the football team dunk contest at halftime during a college basketball game against the Illinois Fighting Illini, Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Heinrich Haarberg makes dunk at halftime for the football team's dunk contest during a college basketball game against the Illinois Fighting Illini, Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Brice Williams (3) makes a layup against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second half during a college basketball game, Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Rollie Worster (24) celebrates a basket against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second half during a college basketball game, Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Andrew Morgan (23) blasts between Illinois Fighting Illini forward Jake Davis (15) and forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) going for a layup in the second half during a college basketball game, Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Juwan Gary (4) dunks the ball against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second half during a college basketball game, Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Juwan Gary (4) celebrates a making a dunk against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second half during a college basketball game, Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Connor Essegian (0) dribbles the ball down the court against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second half during a college basketball game, Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Juwan Gary (4) smiles and fist pumps after Illinois Fighting Illini turns the ball over in the second half during a college basketball game, Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Berke Buyuktuncel (9) makes a three-point shot against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second half during a college basketball game, Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Berke Buyuktuncel (9) flexes after making a play against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second half during a college basketball game, Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts to the action on the court against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second half during a college basketball game, Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Scarlets dance team perform at a break in the action against the Illinois Fighting Illini during a college basketball game, Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Brice Williams (3) makes a jumpshot against Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) in the second half during a college basketball game, Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Fred Hoiberg talks to the referee in the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini during a college basketball game, Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Rollie Worster (24) makes a layup against Illinois Fighting Illini forward Ben Humrichous (3) in the second half during a college basketball game, Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Brice Williams (3) drives to the basket against Illinois Fighting Illini guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn (2) in the second half during a college basketball game, Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Brice Williams (3) makes a pass as against the Illinois Fighting Illini during a college basketball game, Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Brice Williams (3) drives to the basket against Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) in overtime during a college basketball game, Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Brice Williams (3) guards Illinois Fighting Illini forward Will Riley (7) forcing him to turn over the ball passing the ball in overtime during a college basketball game, Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Brice Williams (3) makes a basket against Illinois Fighting Illini forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) in overtime during a college basketball game, Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Brice Williams (3) drives to the basket against the Illinois Fighting Illini in overtime during a college basketball game, Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Connor Essegian (0) celebrates the win over the Illinois Fighting Illini in overtime during a college basketball game, Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Juwan Gary (4) pauses walking off the court after the overime win over the Illinois Fighting Illini during a college basketball game, Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Juwan Gary (4) walks off the court after the overtime win against the Illinois Fighting Illini during a college basketball game, Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.