Illinois Fighting Illini 78, Nebraska Cornhuskers 69
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-01 · Winner: Illinois Fighting Illini
Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 78–69 on 2026-02-01 in NCAA Men's play, a 9-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 1:10 swung win probability 31% → 81%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Nebraska Cornhuskers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Fighting Illini | 33 | 45 | 78 |
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 39 | 30 | 69 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 1:10 swung win probability 31% → 81%.
Why Nebraska Cornhuskers lost
- Lost H2 30-45 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H2 6:45 (win probability 49% → 1% for the home side).
- Outscored 21-4 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 11-6.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Cornhuskers | 11–0 | H1 1:10 | 31% → 81% |
| Illinois Fighting Illini | 10–0 | H2 6:45 | 49% → 1% |