LINCOLN, Neb. (Interstat) — Keaton Wagler scored 28 points to lead Illinois to a 78-69 comeback win over Nebraska in a Big Ten men’s basketball game Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

The Fighting Illini, who trailed 39-33 at halftime, outscored the Cornhuskers 45-30 in the second half before a crowd of 15,513. Wagler added five rebounds and five assists. Tomislav Ivisic contributed 12 points and eight rebounds for Illinois.

Braden Frager led Nebraska with 20 points. Sam Hoiberg had 13 points, six rebounds and six assists. The loss snapped a seven-game home winning streak for the Cornhuskers.

Illinois improved to 19-3 overall, while Nebraska fell to 20-2. The Illini avenged an 83-80 home loss to Nebraska on Dec. 13.