The Cornhuskers outscored the Illini 25-14 in the fourth to pick up their fifth win after trailing by 10-plus points.

The No. 7 seed Illinois Fighting Illini (21-8) are 1-point favorites in the Big Ten Tournament against the No. 10 seed Nebraska Cornhuskers (20-10) on Thursday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

The Cornhuskers relied on that depth and looked more energized as the Illini grew sluggish. Nebraska’s bench scored 22 points, much better than Illinois’ seven. A sloppy final 10 minutes was ...

Assists_Nebraska 17 (Prince 5), Illinois 20 (McKenzie 10). Fouled Out_None. Rebounds_Nebraska 30 (Nissley 7), Illinois 27 (Bostic 6, Brown-Hagger 6, McKenzie 6). Total Fouls_Nebraska 10 ...

Nebraska swept Michigan State in East Lansing before topping Michigan in Lincoln 3-1. As for single-play opponents, the Huskers will host Illinois, Iowa, Ohio State, Maryland, Northwestern ...