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LOOK: Nebraska Can’t Hold on Against Illinois

February 09, 2023
By <a href="https://hailvarsity.com/author/john-peterson/" target="_self">John Peterson</a>

By John Peterson

Nebraska’s late-game woes ended in a 72-64 loss to Illinois on Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Despite a double-lead at multiple points, the Huskers were outscored 23-13 in the fourth and couldn’t hold on for the win.

Check out the action in our photo gallery from staff photographer John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers and Illinois Fighting Illini warm-up before an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Eddie Brown sings the "National Anthem" and "Lift Every Voice and Sing" before the Nebraska Cornhuskers takes Illinois Fighting Illini during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Eddie Brown sings the "National Anthem" and "Lift Every Voice and Sing" before the Nebraska Cornhuskers takes Illinois Fighting Illini during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhusker Allison Weidner gives Nebraska Cornhusker Jaz Shelley (1) five before taking on Illinois Fighting Illini during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhusker Maggie Mendelson (44) defends against Illinois Fighting Illini Geovana Lopes (14) in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhusker Annika Stewart (21) defends against Illinois Fighting Illini Kendall Bostic (44) in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhusker Alexis Markowski (40) runs down the court against Illinois Fighting Illini Makira Cook (3) in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhusker Jaz Shelley (1) looks to pass against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhusker Sam Haiby (4) drives the lane against Illinois Fighting Illini Makira Cook (3) in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhusker Maddie Krull (42) dribbles the ball against Illinois Fighting Illini Jayla Oden (12) in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Illinois Fighting Illini Brynn Shoup-Hill (23) reaches for the ball against Nebraska Cornhusker Isabelle Bourne (34) in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhusker Alexis Markowski (40) drives to the basket against Illinois Fighting Illini Kendall Bostic (44) in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Former Nebraska basketball player Dominique Johnson (Kelley) and family celebrated for Black History Month at break in the action against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhusker Alexis Markowski (40) makes a lay up against Illinois Fighting Illini Kendall Bostic (44) in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhusker Kendall Moriarty (15) dribbles the ball against Illinois Fighting Illini Kendall Bostic (44) in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhusker Alexis Markowski (40) defends against Illinois Fighting Illini Makira Cook (3) in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhusker Maddie Krull (42) gets the loose ball against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhusker Maddie Krull (42) goes for the loose ball against Illinois Fighting Illini Makira Cook (3) in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhusker Maddie Krull (42) fights for the loose ball against Illinois Fighting Illini Makira Cook (3) in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhusker Isabelle Bourne (34) reaches for the ball against Illinois Fighting Illini Brynn Shoup-Hill (23) in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Amy Williams voices her opinion to the referee in the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhusker Sam Haiby (4) dribbles the ball against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhusker Sam Haiby (4) reaches for the rebound against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhusker Maddie Krull (42) dribbles the ball against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers Scarlets perform at a break in the action against the Illinois Fighting Illini during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhusker Sam Haiby (4) makes a lay up against Illinois Fighting Illini in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers cheerleading signs laying on the court during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhusker Sam Haiby (4) drives to the basket against Illinois Fighting Illini during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Amy Williams watches the action on the court against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhusker Alexis Markowski (40) shoots the ball against Illinois Fighting Illini Kendall Bostic (44) in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhusker Alexis Markowski (40) looks to shoot a lay up against Illinois Fighting Illini Kendall Bostic (44) in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhusker Jaz Shelley (1) dribbles the ball against Illinois Fighting Illini Kam'Ren Rhodes (4) in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhusker Sam Haiby (4) dribbles the ball against Illinois Fighting Illini Kam'Ren Rhodes (4) in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhusker Maddie Krull (42) drives to the basket against Illinois Fighting Illini Makira Cook (3) in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhusker Jaz Shelley (1) gets knocked out of bounds by Illinois Fighting Illini Jayla Oden (12) in the first quarter during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhusker Isabelle Bourne (34) looks for the pass against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers Scarlets perform at a break in the action against the Illinois Fighting Illini during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhusker Jaz Shelley (1) drives to the basket against Illinois Fighting Illini Kam'Ren Rhodes (4) in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhusker Jaz Shelley (1) dribbles the ball against Illinois Fighting Illini Kam'Ren Rhodes (4) in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhusker Maddie Krull (42) looks for the pass against Illinois Fighting Illini Kendall Bostic (44) in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhusker Jaz Shelley (1) makes a lay up against Illinois Fighting Illini in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhusker Jaz Shelley (1) drives to the basket against Illinois Fighting Illini Kam'Ren Rhodes (4) in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhusker Jaz Shelley (1) leans into Illinois Fighting Illini Makira Cook (3) in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhusker Callin Hake (14) drives to the lane against Illinois Fighting Illini Jada Peebles (11) in the secon half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhusker Alexis Markowski (40) puts up a lay up against Illinois Fighting Illini Kendall Bostic (44) in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhusker Isabelle Bourne (34) fights for a lay up against Illinois Fighting Illini Brynn Shoup-Hill (23) in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhusker Alexis Markowski (40) fights for the rebound against Illinois Fighting Illini Kendall Bostic (44) in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhusker Alexis Markowski (40) fights for the lay up against Illinois Fighting Illini Kendall Bostic (44) in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhusker Maggie Mendelson (44) runs back to the locker room after the game against Illinois Fighting Illini during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Amy Williams heads back to the locker room after the game against Illinois Fighting Illini during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 09, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.

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