The News-Gazette · Feb 19, 2018
Illini hustle their way past 'Huskers
Illinois's Leron Black (#12) looks for an open shot as Nebraska's Isaac Copeland, jr. (#14) defends on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, at State Farm Center in Champaign. The Illini defeated the Cornhuskers 72-66.CHAMPAIGN — A singular moment can define a season. Flip the narrative. Change expectations. The same can all hold true on a smaller scale in a single game.
Illinois certainly experienced the latter Sunday afternoon against Nebraska, but perhaps with a moment that can have farther reaching implications as the season winds to an end.