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No. 14 Illinois survives overtime thriller, beats Nebraska 87-84

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8 months ago

February 5, 2024

No. 14 Illinois survives overtime thriller, beats Nebraska 87-84

(25News Now) – There’s an old adage that basketball is a game of runs and that certainly held true on Sunday night in Champaign. No. 14 Illinois sustained Nebraska runs and made a few of their own en route to an 87-84 overtime victory over the Cornhuskers at State Farm Center.

After trailing 38-36 at halftime, the Illini began the second half on an 11-2 run to lead 47-40. They then stretched the lead to 10 points with just under four minutes remaining. Then it was Nebraska’s turn for a run.

The Cornhuskers ripped off 11 straight points and took the lead on a basket from Bradley transfer Rienk Mast with nine seconds to play. The Illini elected not to call a timeout and Marcus Domask was fouled with three seconds to go and a chance to win the game at the free throw line. The 89% free throw shooter knocked down the first of his two free throws but uncharacteristically missed the second as the game went to overtime tied at 73.

Illinois led for most of the overtime period and had a chance to ice the game at the free throw line with an 87-84 lead with under two seconds to go. Terrence Shannon Jr., though, went 0-for-2 at the free throw line giving Nebraska a chance to tie on a halfcourt heave at the buzzer. But Keisei Tominaga’s shot careened off the backboard and Illinois escaped with an 87-84 victory.

Coleman Hawkins led the Illini in scoring on the night, scoring a team-high 20 points while reeling in 7 rebounds and dishing out five assists. Marcus Domask added another 19 while Shannon scored 18 for the Orange & Blue. Ty Rodgers had an incredibly productive night, scoring 8 points and grabbing a remarkable 15 rebounds.

Nebraska’s Keisei Tominaga led all scorers with 31 points while Bradley transfer Rienk Mast scored 22 for the Cornhuskers.

With the win, the Illini move into a tie with No. 6 Wisconsin for second place in the Big Ten. They return to action next Saturday, February 10 when they visit Michigan State.

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Everything Rutgers fans need to know ahead of Nebraska matchup

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18 mins ago

October 5, 2024

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Everything Rutgers fans need to know ahead of Nebraska matchup

LINCOLN, Neb. — Rutgers faces Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

The Scarlet Knights (4-0, 1-0) are seeking their first win over the Cornhuskers (4-1, 1-1) after falling in their first six meetings. They came close in their last matchup, falling 14-13 on a Friday night in Piscataway.

Now, in the midst of their best start to a season in 12 years, there is more reason than ever to believe they could knock off one of the sports’ blue bloods.

Here is what Rutgers fans need to know ahead of the first Big Ten road trip of the season:

On the field

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Off the field

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Player

Q&A with Rutgers OL Gus Zilinskas, who knows Nebraska football better than any Scarlet Knight

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Why Nebraska coach Matt Rhule compared this Rutgers star to ‘The Matrix’

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Patrick Lanni may be reached at planni@njadvancemedia.com.

Brian Fonseca may be reached at bfonseca@njadvancemedia.com.

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Millard North's Nebraska recruits show off skills against Lincoln East

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8 hours ago

October 5, 2024

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Millard North's Nebraska recruits show off skills against Lincoln East

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Millard North showed off its flashy Division I recruits in a 55-28 win against Lincoln East.

On the first drive of the game, 3-star recruit Pierce Mooberry showed why he has his stars with an 85-yard touchdown on Millard North’s first drive of the game.

The tight end/outside linebacker is committed to Nebraska.

Caden Vermaas, another 3-star Nebraska recruit, scored a 47-yard rushing touchdown.

Not only are these two guys explosive offensively, but they also play both sides of the ball.

Lincoln East finally scored after switching to a hurry-up offense. But it was too little too late.

Categories: High School Sports, Sports

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Man killed in UTV crash in southeast Nebraska

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16 hours ago

October 4, 2024

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Man killed in UTV crash in southeast Nebraska

COOK, Neb. (KOLN) – A man was killed in a UTV crash this week in Johnson County.

According to the Johnson County Attorney, the sheriff’s office got a call Tuesday about a side-by-side UTV crash in a field near Cook.

Paul Wilken, 68, was the only person on the UTV when it crashed. Wilken was rushed to the Johnson County Hospital and later taken to UNMC in Omaha where he died.

The Johnson County Attorney’s Office said alcohol was not a factor in this incident.

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