What a way to end the losing streak. After dropping six consecutive games, Nebraska men's basketball upset No. 18 Illinois in overtime Thursday, 80-74. The Husk

Brice Williams scored a game-high 27 points, including Nebraska's last eight in overtime, as the Cornhuskers stopped No. 18 Illinois 80-74 on Thursday in Lincoln, Neb.

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The Cornhuskers football team came out at halftime of the Nebraska-Illinois basketball game and put on a show.

The Bruins shot a blistering 55 percent from the field in the first half and held the Ducks to a season low in points en route to a 78-52 victory in Los Angeles. It was UCLA’s biggest win over Oregon since 2009 and marked a season low in 3-pointers made (four) for the Ducks. It was also Oregon’s second straight loss and third in four games.

After seeing their five-game winning streak come to a close, Nebraska women's basketball couldn't afford to go to the worst team in the league and lose. Nebraska did not disappoint, holding off Purdue in West Lafayette,

The Illini were off the mark, as has been the case all too often this season, as the Cornhuskers took an overtime tilt

Purdue aims to break its eight-game skid when the Boilermakers play Nebraska. Thursday's matchup is the first this season for the teams.

Illinois lost for the first time in 10 meetings with Nebraska and for the first time in four visits to Pinnacle Bank Arena.

The Oregon men's basketball team was thoroughly outplayed by UCLA Thursday night and has now lost back-to-back games for the first time this season