Overview
- Keaton Wagler scored 28 points, including 23 after halftime, as No. 9 Illinois beat No. 5 Nebraska 78-69 in Lincoln for the Illini’s 11th straight win.
- Illinois controlled the glass 40-27, outscored Nebraska 21-4 at the free-throw line, and limited the Huskers to four field goals over the first 13 minutes of the second half.
- The result moved Illinois to 19-3 and 10-1 in the Big Ten, tying Michigan for the conference lead; Nebraska fell to 20-2 and 9-2, now level with Michigan State.
- Monday’s AP poll kept Arizona unanimous No. 1 at 22-0, moved Michigan to No. 2 after wins over Nebraska and Michigan State, and lifted Illinois to No. 5 as Nebraska slid to No. 9.
- In the women’s race, No. 2 UCLA routed No. 8 Iowa 88-65 for a 15th straight win and an 11-0 Big Ten mark, with a road game at Michigan up next.