Nebraska Cornhuskers at Illinois Fighting Illini
· NCAA Women's Basketball
Nebraska women beat No. 25 Illinois 90-57
The Cornhuskers shot 59% (36 of 61), had a 44-24 rebounding advantage and outscored the Illini 46-18 inside to avenge a 72-64 loss in the first meeting that started a four-game losing streak they just snapped.
Bourne had 16 points and 11 rebounds for the Cornhuskers (15-13, 7-10 Big Ten Conference). Sam Haiby added 12 points and Alex Markowski and Maddie Krull had 11 each.
Makira Cook scored 16 points for the Illini (20-8, 10-7) and Genesis Bryant and Adalia McKenzie added 10 each.
Markowski made a layup with 33 seconds to go and Haiby hit a buzzer-beating floater to give Nebraska a 26-23 lead after one quarter. Bourne made three straight layups to start an 8-0 run in the middle of the second quarter to put the Cornhuskers on top and Haiby hit another buzzer shot for a 45-35 lead at the break.
Nebraska shot 69% in the first quarter to 59% for the Illini but the Cornhuskers hardly cooled off while Illinois finished the game at 23%.
Illinois closes the regular season at Rutgers on Sunday when Nebraska is home against Northwestern.
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End of Game | 90 - 57 |
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End of 4th Quarter | 89 - 57 |
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Maddie Krull Steal. | 90 - 57 |
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Kam'Ren Rhodes Turnover. | 90 - 57 |
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Callin Hake made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Sam Haiby. | 90 - 57 |
Statistics
 NEB |
ILL |
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|---|---|---|
| 36-61 | FG | 23-67 |
| 59 | Field Goal % | 34 |
| 10-24 | 3PT | 6-26 |
| 42 | Three Point % | 23 |
| 8-10 | FT | 5-7 |
| 80 | Free Throw % | 71 |
| 44 | Rebounds | 24 |
| 8 | Offensive Rebounds | 9 |
| 36 | Defensive Rebounds | 15 |
| 16 | Assists | 12 |
| 3 | Steals | 3 |
| 2 | Blocks | 2 |
| 9 | Turnovers | 6 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 9 | Total Turnovers | 6 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 4 | Points Off Turnovers | 9 |
| 2 | Fast Break Points | 0 |
| 46 | Points in Paint | 18 |
| 11 | Fouls | 12 |
| 33 | Largest Lead | 3 |
Game Information
Location: Champaign, IL
Attendance: 3,547 | Capacity:
2025-26 Big Ten Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1-0 | - | 13-0 |
| Nebraska | 1-0 | - | 12-0 |
| Illinois | 1-0 | - | 11-1 |
| Ohio State | 1-0 | - | 11-1 |
| UCLA | 1-0 | - | 11-1 |
| Michigan | 1-0 | - | 10-1 |
| Iowa | 1-0 | - | 10-2 |
| USC | 1-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Wisconsin | 1-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Michigan State | 0-1 | 1 | 11-1 |
| Oregon | 0-1 | 1 | 12-2 |
| Indiana | 0-1 | 1 | 11-2 |
| Washington | 0-1 | 1 | 10-2 |
| Minnesota | 0-1 | 1 | 9-3 |
| Purdue | 0-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Rutgers | 0-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Penn State | 0-1 | 1 | 7-5 |
| Northwestern | 0-1 | 1 | 6-6 |