Retired NBA star Kevin McHale (center) talks to Nebraska govenor Jim Pillen before Nebraska takes on Illinois during a college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) leads the Huskers out to the court to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini during a college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker head coach Fred Hoiberg walks out to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini during a college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker head coach Fred Hoiberg and Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood talk before the start of the game basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
The National Anthem is performed before the game between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Illinois Fighting Illini on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Illinois Fighting Illini players are introduced before a college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Pryce Sandfort (21) is introduced to the fans before a college basketball game against the Illinois Fighting Illini on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Pryce Sandfort (21) dribbles the ball against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the first half during a college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) gives a signal against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the first half during a college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) drives the lane against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the first half during a college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) dribbles the ball against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the first half during a college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Pryce Sandfort (21) makes a three point basket against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the first half during a college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) dribbles the ball down the court against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the first half during a college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Rienk Mast (51) drives the baseline against Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) in the first half during a college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Cale Jacobsen (31) makes a lay up against Illinois Fighting Illini forward Jake Davis (15) in the first half during a college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Cale Jacobsen (31) and forward Pryce Sandfort (21) celebrate Jacobsen's basket against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the first half during a college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Braden Frager (5) makes a three point basket against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the first half during a college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Braden Frager (5) makes a jump shot against Illinois Fighting Illini center Zvonimir Ivisic (44) in the first half during a college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers takes on the Illinois Fighting Illini during the Whiite Out game on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Braden Frager (5) and forward Pryce Sandfort (21) celebrates guard Sam Hoiberg (1) basket against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second half during a college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) makes a lay up agianst the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second half during a college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers fan celebrares a three point basket against the Illinois Fighting Illini during a college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Illinois Fighting Illini center Zvonimir Ivisic (44) blocks a shot from Nebraska Cornhusker forward Berke Büyüktuncel (9) in the first halfl during a college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker head coach Fred Hoiberg watching the action on the the court against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the first half during a college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) is blocked out by Nebraska Cornhusker forward Berke Büyüktuncel (9) as guard Cale Jacobsen (31) dribbles past during a college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Quinn Clark makes a dunk in the Nebraska Football team dunk contest during a college basketball game against the Illinois Fighting Illini on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Connor Schutt makes a dunk in the Nebraska Football team dunk contest during a college basketball game against the Illinois Fighting Illini on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Braden Frager (5) makes a three point basket against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second half during a college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Braden Frager (5) walks down the court against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second half during a college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers cheer squad member performing at a break in the action against the Illinois Fighting Illini during a college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Braden Frager (5) makes a three point basket against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second half during a college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Berke Büyüktuncel (9) fights for a loose ball against the Illinois Fighting Illini in tha during a college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) makes a lay up against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second half during a college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) makes a lay up against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second half during a college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) dribbles the ball against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second half during a college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) makes a lay up against Illinois Fighting Illini forward Jake Davis (15) in the second half during a college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Cale Jacobsen (31) and forward Rienk Mast (51) give each other five after the loss to the Illinois Fighting Illini during a college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
