Overview

• Nebraska snapped a six-game losing streak with an 80-74 overtime victory over No. 18 Illinois, led by Brice Williams' 27 points and eight rebounds.
• Oregon, ranked No. 16, has lost three of its last four games, including a 78-52 defeat to UCLA where they struggled with 3-point shooting and defense.
• The Cornhuskers are 13-8 overall but have struggled in conference play with a 3-7 record, including a winless record in road conference games.
• Oregon boasts an 8-3 home record and has won both previous matchups against Nebraska during coach Dana Altman's tenure.
• Key players include Nebraska's Brice Williams, averaging 18.6 points per game, and Oregon's Nathan Bittle, who leads the Ducks with 12.9 points and 7.4 rebounds per game.