CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (KMTV) — The Nebraska men's basketball team could never get closer than seven points in the 2nd half as the Huskers extended their losing streak to five straight with a 71-64 setback at Illinois on Saturday.
James Palmer Jr. led the way for NU scoring a game-high 22 points in the loss.
NU fell to 13-9 overall and 3-8 in the Big Ten. The Huskers host Maryland on Wednesday starting at 6 p.m. on BTN.
