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Illinois faced a setback in the Big Ten Tournament as they were defeated by Nebraska with a score of 74-70. The game took place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, on Thursday night.

Adalia McKenzie achieved her second double-double of the season, scoring 16 points and setting a career-high with 10 assists. She also contributed six rebounds and two steals. Genesis Bryant led Illinois in scoring with 20 points, making four out of six attempts from beyond the arc. Bryant also added five assists, three rebounds, and three steals to her performance.

Kendall Bostic was another key player for Illinois, starting strong by making nine out of her first ten shots and finishing with 19 points. Bostic also gathered six rebounds along with two blocks and two steals.

Off the bench, Jasmine Brown-Hagger provided seven points, six rebounds, and two steals for Illinois.

The Illini began the game on a positive note with a 13-2 run but could not maintain their lead against Nebraska's comeback efforts. Despite forcing Nebraska into 15 turnovers and converting them into 19 points, Illinois fell short in securing victory.

Nebraska won the opening tip-off while Illinois scored first through Brynn Shoup-Hill's layup during their second possession. Throughout the match, Illinois had three players scoring in double figures: Bryant (20), Bostic (19), and McKenzie (16).

Shauna Green's coaching record at Illinois now stands at 62-34 overall and 30-25 in Big Ten play. Under Green’s leadership this season, Illinois is now winless when using their current starting lineup comprising Genesis Bryant, Adalia McKenzie, Berry Wallace, Brynn Shoup-Hill, and Kendall Bostic.

This loss places Illinois' all-time record against Nebraska at eight wins to twenty-one losses across twenty-nine meetings between these teams. In Big Ten Tournament history specifically against Nebraska; they hold one win versus three losses thus far within tournament play itself which extends further back than just recent years alone due largely due past performances over time too among other factors involved here such as roster changes etcetera impacting outcomes accordingly likewise naturally enough perhaps unsurprisingly given circumstances surrounding each respective matchup accordingly speaking generally overall too possibly depending upon perspective taken ultimately regarding same subject matter discussed hereinabove mentioned already earlier previously noted beforehand additionally so forth etcetera...