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The Chicago Bulls defeated the Houston Rockets 125-120. Bulls Forward Zach LaVine (La-Veen) scored 33 points with 4 rebounds and 7 assists. 

 

(Urbana-cf)-- The Fighting Illini Men’s Basketball team announced another postponed game. The Illini were scheduled to take on Michigan State in East Lansing Saturday. Michigan State has announced positive Covid tests, postponing the game Saturday. 

 

(Chicago-cf)-- Two former Chicago Cubs pitchers have found new teams. Left Hander Jon Lester, whose contract expired with the Cubs this past season, signed a one year deal with the Washington Nationals with a mutual option. Tyler Chatwood has signed a one-year $3 million dollar deal with the Blue Jays. 

 

(WPXN-cf)-- The NCAA Top 25 have been updated, and Gonzaga still remains on top. Rounding out the rest of the top 10 is 2 Baylor, 3 Villinova, 4 Iowa, 5 Texas, 6 Tennessee, 7 Michigan, 8 Houston, 9 Kansas and 10 Wisconsin. Other Big Ten Teams in the Top 25 are 15 Ohio State, 17 Minnesota, and 22 Illinois. 

 

 

(Chicago-cf)-- At least one member of Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy’s staff will be back next season. Henry Burris announced yesterday the Nagy wants him to return to Halas Hall next season. It has not been confirmed what Burris’s role will be next season. 

 

 

(Urbana-cf)-- The #22 Fighting Illini Men’s Basketball team is back in action tonight against Penn State. Penn State is just returning to action after having positive Covid tests within their program. Head Coach Brad Underwood previews the second matchup against Penn State… 

 

 

Fighting Illini Head Coach Brad Underwood. Pre-game gets underway at 6:30 with tip at 7:30 right here on WPXN. 

 

Big Ten Basketball Tonight: 

Purdue @ #15 Ohio State

Maryland @ #7 Michigan

Penn State @ #22 Illinois 

 

NHL Tonight:

Chicago Blackhawks @ Florida Panthers

 

Tonight on WPXN it’s Fighting Illini Basketball. Pre-game against Penn State starts at 6:30 with tip at 7:30.