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Gallery | Illinois basketball defeats Nebraska 72-56

By Jacob Slabosz and Sidney Malone January 31, 2023

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Redshirt sophomore forward Dain Dainja, fifth-year senior guard Matthew Mayer and junior forward Coleman Hawkins watch the hype video shown before the game against Nebraska on Tuesday. — Sidney Malone
Redshirt sophomore forward Dain Dainja, fifth-year senior guard Matthew Mayer and junior forward Coleman Hawkins watch the hype video shown before the game against Nebraska on Tuesday.

Dainja tips off against Nebraska's Derick Walker. — Sidney Malone
Dainja tips off against Nebraska's Derick Walker.

Senior guard Terrence Shannon Jr. makes a layup. — Sidney Malone
Senior guard Terrence Shannon Jr. makes a layup.

Head coach Brad Underwood discusses plays with the team during a timeout in the first half. — Sidney Malone
Head coach Brad Underwood discusses plays with the team during a timeout in the first half.

Assistant coach Chester Frazier talks with sophomore guard RJ Melendez. — Jacob Slabosz
Assistant coach Chester Frazier talks with sophomore guard RJ Melendez.

The Illinois softball team sings "Hail to the Orange" at halftime. — Jacob Slabosz
The Illinois softball team sings "Hail to the Orange" at halftime.

During halftime, the Illinettes dance team performs at halftime while cheerleaders run with flags. — Jacob Slabosz
During halftime, the Illinettes dance team performs at halftime while cheerleaders run with flags.

Freshman guard Sencire Harris dunks during the second half. The dunk, made with help from Shannon, helped the Illini to pull ahead, making the score 52-50. — Jacob Slabosz
Freshman guard Sencire Harris dunks during the second half. The dunk, made with help from Shannon, helped the Illini to pull ahead, making the score 52-50.

Mayer passes to Dainja during the second half. — Jacob Slabosz
Mayer passes to Dainja during the second half.

Dainja prepares to pass during the second half. — Jacob Slabosz
Dainja prepares to pass during the second half.

Dainja makes a layup. — Sidney Malone
Dainja makes a layup.

After the game, the band performs "Oskee Wow Wow." The final score was 72-56 in favor of the Illini. — Jacob Slabosz
After the game, the band performs "Oskee Wow Wow." The final score was 72-56 in favor of the Illini.

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