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Photos: Nebraska men's basketball hosts Illinois in Top 10 showdown, Feb. 1, 2026
Illinois' Zvonimir Ivisic (44) dunks the ball during the first half on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg waits for the end of player introductions on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska's Berke Büyüktuncel (9) is blocked by Illinois' Zvonimir Ivisic (44) during the first half on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood disputes a call with a game official during the second half on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Illinois' Zvonimir Ivisic (44) dunks the ball during the first half on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Illinois' Tomislav Ivisic (13) scores past Nebraska's Rienk Mast (51) during the second half on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
After falling into the fans curtsied, Nebraska's Berke Büyüktuncel (9) looks to the referee as he is called for a foul against Illinois' Tomislav Ivisic, not pictured, during the first half on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Illinois' Zvonimir Ivisic (44) goes to block a three-point shot by Nebraska's Cale Jacobsen (31) during the second half on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg walks off the court after the Huskers fall to Illinois, 78-69, on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska's Pryce Sandfort (21) and Cale Jacobsen (31) look to rally their teammates as a timeout is called during the first half on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Illinois' Andrej Stojakovic (2) guards a three-point shot from Nebraska's Braden Frager (5) during the second half on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska assistant coach Nate Loenser speaks to Jamarques Lawrence (10) during the second half on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Illinois' Zvonimir Ivisic (44) reacts after blocking a shot by Nebraska's Cale Jacobsen, not pictured, during the first half on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska fans try to distract Illinois' Keaton Wagler (23) as he shoots free-throws during the second half on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska's Berke Büyüktuncel (9) holds onto a defensive rebound over Illinois players during the second half on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska's Jamarques Lawrence (10) shoots for three beyond the arc during the second half on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska fans throw shredded paper pamphlet into the air after the Huskers score their first points of the first half on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska's Sam Hoiberg (1) reacts after he is called for a persona foul in the second half on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska's Sam Hoiberg (1) leaps to the base line against Illinois' Tomislav Ivisic (13) as the vie after a loose ball during the second half on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska's Sam Hoiberg (1) scores two in the paint under defense by Illinois' Jake Davis (15) during the second half on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg reads after a foul is called on the Huskers during the second half on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska's Braden Frager (5) drives to the basket while agains Illinois' Zvonimir Ivisic (44) and' Ben Humrichous (3) during the second half on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska's Braden Frager (5) collides with Illinois' Keaton Wagler (23) as he goes for the ballduring the second half on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
during the second half on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Illinois' Andrej Stojakovic, far left, and David Mirkovic, far right, battle Nebraska's Sam Hoiberg and Rienk Mast for a rebound Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska's Sam Hoiberg (1) scores past Illinois' Jake Davis (15) on Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska's Rienk Mast (51) grimaces after the Huskers fall to Illinois 78-69 on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska's Rienk Mast (51) grimaces after the Huskers fall to Illinois 78-69 on Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
