In a game between Ohio State and an opponent, Cotie McMahon fouled out with Ohio State leading 68-60 and 1:45 left to play, with the hope of avoiding overtime. Nebraska basketball faced No. 14 Illinois, resulting in a 73-73 tie and overtime, eventually leading to Illinois winning 87-84. Nebraska's resilient performance moved them from No. 57 to No. 52 in the updated NET rankings. Additionally, Nebraska's defense achieved six consecutive stops, termed as 'kills' by coach Fred Hoiberg.
On Sports Nightly, Fred Hoiberg said he and his staff have a stat they keep called a kill. It's when the defense gets three consecutive stops. On Sunday night at No. 14 Illinois, Nebraska had six kills.
On Sports Nightly, Fred Hoiberg said he and his staff have a stat they keep called a kill. It's when the defense gets three consecutive stops. On Sunday night at No. 14 Illinois, Nebraska has six kills.
On Sports Nightly, Fred Hoiberg said he and his staff have a stat they keep called a kill. It's when the defense gets three consecutive stops. On Sunday night at No. 14, Nebraska has six kills.
With the overtime loss at No. 14 Illinois, the #Huskers move up from No. 57 to No. 52 in the updated NET rankings. https://t.co/xl2A9P7gt6
Marcus Domask and Justin Harmon each made two free throws and Terrance Shannon Jr. had a steal in the final 25 seconds of overtime to help No. 14 Illinois beat Nebraska 87-84 on Sunday. https://t.co/XLpCtAntSA
The #Huskers brought plenty of fight with them Sunday. Didn't get a win, but the OT loss at No. 14 Illinois was NU's best B1G road effort. "Resiliency is what you need, especially on the road, and I thought our guys showed a lot of that tonight." https://t.co/tUYKu71gzz
Illinois beats Nebraska 87-84 in OT. A great performance from the Huskers — and they got no help at the end of regulation from officials who called a phantom foul that allowed the Illini to tie it. That’s why it’s hard to win on the road in the Big Ten. Nebraska has yet to do it.
OT for Nebraska basketball at No. 14 Illinois. The Huskers erased a 10-point deficit late, and the Illini’s Marcus Domask missed a free throw with 3 seconds left that could have won it. Five more minutes. It’s 73-73.
Cotie McMahon fouls out with Ohio State up 68-60 and 1:45 left to play. Buckeyes need to keep this from going to OT.