Keaton Wagler’s 28 Points Propel No. 9 Illinois Past No. 5 Nebraska, Extending Thrilling Win Streak to 11 Games
The Illini outscored Nebraska 18-8 to open the second half. A 3-pointer by Wagler with 13:05 left put Illinois ahead 49-47, a lead it did not relinquish. Wagler hit another 3 with 6:45 remaining to cap a 10-0 run that made it 63-52.
The Huskers trailed by at least seven points the rest of the way.
While Illinois made nine 3-pointers to 15 for Nebraska, the Illini dominated at the free-throw line, outscoring the Huskers 21-4. Illinois also had a 10-point edge in the paint and a 40-27 advantage in rebounds.



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