Huskers Knock of Illinois, 78-67

Andrew White III had 21 points and 13 rebounds at Illinois.Champaign – Nebraska continued its winning ways, shooting 53.6 percent in posting a 78-67 win over Illinois Saturday afternoon.

The Huskers (11-8, 3-3 Big Ten) put four players in double figures, led by Andrew White III’s 21 points and 13 rebounds, as the Nebraska picked up its first win in Champaign since 1921.

White scored 15 of his 21 points in the second half, as the Huskers withstood a flurry of 3-pointers by Illinois (9-9, 1-4 Big Ten). Freshman Glynn Watson matched his career high with 17 points, while Tai Webster and Shavon Shields added 16 and 14 points, respectively as the Huskers won its third straight game and picked up…