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Jakucionis' 18 points, 13 rebounds not enough as Nebraska upsets #18 Illinois in OT

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Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn - Scores 15 against NebraskaGibbs-Lawhorn notched 15 points (5-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT) and four rebounds across 24 minutes during Thursday's 80-74 OT loss to Nebraska.

ImpactGibbs-Lawhorn chipped in 15 points and four rebounds off the bench as the Fighting Illini were dispatched by the Cornhuskers on Thursday night. The 6-foot-1 sophomore has been a valuable asset off the bench this season, averaging eight points, two rebounds and 0.5 steals on 17.4 minutes per game. Gibbs-Lawhorn has now reached double-digit points in four of the last six games for Illinois.

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Kasparas Jakucionis - Stands tall in defeatJakucionis supplied 18 points (6-15 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 13 rebounds, four assists and one steal over 36 minutes during Thursday's 80-74 OT loss to Nebraska.

ImpactJakucionis notched his fourth double-double of the season Thursday, finishing with 18 points, 13 rebounds, four assists and a steal as the Fighting Illini were taken down by the Cornhuskers in OT. The 6-foot-6 freshman has balled out for Illinois this season, averaging 16 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.1 steals across 19 starts. Jakucionis will look to get the Fighting Illini back on track against the Buckeyes on Sunday.

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Tre White - Season-high 13 rebounds in lossWhite finished Thursday's 80-74 OT loss to Nebraska with eight points (2-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 13 rebounds and two blocks in 33 minutes.

ImpactWhite closed with eight rebounds, two blocks and a season-high 13 boards as the Fighting Illini fell short against the Cornhuskers in OT. The 6-foot-7 junior transfer from Louisville has started in all 21 games this season, averaging 10.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and one assist on 23.3 minutes per game. White and the Fighting Illini will look to get back on track when they host Ohio State this Sunday.

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Connor Essegian - All-around effort in winEssegian contributed 14 points (5-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals across 28 minutes during Thursday's 80-74 OT win over Illinois.

ImpactEssegian cashed in on 2-of-6 looks from deep, chipping in 14 points, four rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block during Thursday's win over the Fighting Ilini. The 6-foot-4 junior, who was criticized for his defensive intensity with Wisconsin, stepped it up against Illinois on Thursday night in an overtime thriller. Essegian has carved out a sizeable role with Nebraska this season, averaging 11.5 points, 2.7 rebounds, one assist and 0.5 steals while shooting 40.5 percent from three on the year (6.2 attempts per game).

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Brice Williams - Takes over against IllinoisWilliams contributed 27 points (10-26 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 7-10 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 41 minutes during Thursday's 80-74 OT win over Illinois.

ImpactWilliams closed with 27 points, eight rebounds, four assists, a block and a steal, leading the way for the Cornhuskers as they defended home court against the Fighting Illini in an overtime thriller. The 6-foot-7 senior has put together an incredible season for the Cornhuskers in his second season with the program, averaging 18.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.2 steals across 21 starts. Williams and the Cornhuskers will look to ride their momentum into a road test against the Ducks this Sunday.

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