No. 6 Illinois (14-5, 10-3 Big Ten) nearly tripped up but managed to continue its hot streak with a sixth-straight victory. The Illini received 21 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks from center Kofi Cockburn, who registered his 14th double-double of the season and shook off a strong defensive effort from the Cornhuskers (4-12, 0-9).
3 takeaways from Illinois’ 77-72 victory against Nebraska in overtime, including Ayo Dosunmu rescuing the No. 6 Illini with 22 of his 31 points after halftime
