Illinois Fighting Illini vs Nebraska Cornhuskers — Men's Basketball, Sunday, February 1, 2026
No. 9 Illinois Fighting Illini beat No. 5 Nebraska Cornhuskers 78-69 in men's basketball on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, NE.
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Pinnacle Bank Arena
Lincoln, NE
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| Date | Sunday, February 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Final score | Illinois Fighting Illini 78, Nebraska Cornhuskers 69 |
| Venue | Pinnacle Bank Arena |
| City | Lincoln, NE |
| Conference game | Yes |
| Rank (entering) | Illinois Fighting Illini: No. 9 |
| Rank (entering) | Nebraska Cornhuskers: No. 5 |
Who won Illinois Fighting Illini vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?
No. 9 Illinois Fighting Illini beat No. 5 Nebraska Cornhuskers 78-69 in men's basketball on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Head-to-head
Illinois Fighting Illini and Nebraska Cornhuskers have met 1 time in our records since 2025-26: Illinois Fighting Illini 0 wins, Nebraska Cornhuskers 1 win.