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Nebraska falls to Illinois 78-69 in Big Ten action

Nebraska returned home to host Illinois on Sunday. Following another second-half struggle, the Huskers fell to the Fighting Illini, 78-69.
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Social media reacts to Nebraska's loss to Illinois

Nebraska lost to the Illinois Fighting Illini by a score of 78-69 on Sunday morning and social media had a lot to say.
The Buckeyes answered with 51.7 percent (31-60) shooting, including a sizzling 11-of-25 threes (.440) and a 17-for-18 effort ...
Playing without starter Jess Petrie, the Huskers tried to mount a rally, but the Big Ten's leading scorer from Ohio State closed the door.
The Fighting Illini, who haven't lost since falling 83-80 at home to Nebraska on Dec. 13, held the Huskers to four field ...
"We've always watched Husker basketball, but it's really exciting to see them be really good game in and game out," one fan said.
Keaton Wagler scored 28 points and No. 9 Illinois won its 11th consecutive game, beating No. 5 Nebraska on Sunday, 78-69.