No. 5 Nebraska’s loss ended the nation’s longest winning streak in 5 years. Next up: No. 9 Illinois.
- Posted on January 28, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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No. 5 Nebraska’s loss ended the nation’s longest winning streak in 5 years. Next up: No. 9 Illinois.

Nebraska’s 24-game winning streak was an improbable run for a school with a modest history in men’s basketball.