No tears in Lincoln this time for Fighting Illini

LINCOLN (AP) — Illinois shed tears during its previous visit to Nebraska. The Illini were all smiles after their 71-51 victory over the Cornhuskers on Tuesday night.

D.J. Richardson scored 30 points, Brandon Paul added 14 and Illinois ended a three-game losing streak.

Richardson’s career-best performance came after he called a players-only meeting over the weekend, on the heels of an embarrassing 14-point loss to Northwestern. He wouldn’t divulge what was said, but it’s safe to assume he and his fellow seniors drove home the point that Illinois’ recent play had been unacceptable.

Sam McLaurin...