Nebraska came into this game angry.
Angry and focused. At least that’s how they played after their double digit loss to Rutgers in Piscataway on Saturday.
Hoiberg was disappointed in the performance as we all were. I imagine the team took that to heart and put the frustration on the Illini.
The Huskers pushed the #25 Illini on a chilly winter night back home in Lincoln. They started strong. Leading for a good portion of the first half. Making Illinois work for every shot and rebound. Nebraska even ended the first on an 11-0 run to have a three point lead at half.