Illini Women
Illinois def Northwestern 73-60
IHSA Girls Basketball
Cissna Park def PBL 54-36
GCMS def Fieldcrest 61-47
Fisher def Ridgeview 44-39
Monticello def St. Thomas More 45-15
Armstrong Potomac def Chrisman 52-46
Watseka def Hoopeston Area 64-52
(Champaign–jc)-- The University of Illinois Women’s basketball team continues to rack up wins in Big 10 play. Last night the Lady Illini beat Northwestern 73 to 60.
Genesis Bryant led the Orange and Blue with 20 points, her third game in a row scoring 20 or more. Kendall Bostic had 15 points and nine rebounds. Next up is a road game at Wisconsin on Sunday
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Fighting Illini fifth-year forward Kendall Bostic has been named one of the top 10 candidates for the Katrina McClain Award Power Forward of the Year, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced earlier today.
One of two honorees from the Big Ten, Bostic is averaging 16.0 points, 11.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 34.5 minutes per game across her final year of collegiate basketball. She has started 115 consecutive games since transferring to Illinois ahead of her sophomore season and now holds the program's career rebounding record. Bostic is the first player in program history to be named a top 10 candidate for any Basketball Hall of Fame's Naismith Starting 5 award.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois pitching coach Mark Allen passed away Wednesday at the age of 49, his family announced. He is survived by his wife, Angela, and daughters, Skylar and Avery. During his career, Allen totaled over 25 seasons coaching and scouting in collegiate and professional baseball, impacting the careers and lives of hundreds of pitchers. He spent five seasons as Illinois' pitching coach from 2020-24. Illini baseball coach Dan Hartlieb says it is a sad and difficult day for the Illini, along with family and friends.
(Bloomington–jc) – The Illinois High School Association has announced its Officials of the Year in 22 I-H-S-A sports. To be considered for this honor, an official must first be nominated by an Officials Association recognized by the IHSA or by an IHSA administrator. IHSA staff members then vote on the winners based on factors such as character, skill as an official, and levels worked in the IHSA State Series. In the category of boys basketball, Rich Doman of Gibson City was named official of the year. Congratulations to Rich Doman on the honor from the I-H-S-A. This year’s winners will be recognized during the 2025 IHSA Officials Conference, which will be held July 11-12 in Normal, Illinois.
(Charlotte–jc) – The NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will enshrine the Class of 2025 – Carl Edwards, Ralph Moody, and Ricky Rudd. In addition, Dr. Dean Sicking will be honored as the recipient of the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR and Mike Harris with the Squier-Hall Award for NASCAR Media Excellence. The ceremony is set for this evening starting at 6pm.
(Cissna Park–jc) Coaches like when players step up, make a key shot, to help win a game. Cissna Park Girls Basketball Coach Anthony Videcka says Julia Edleman did that in a recent game for the Lady Timberwolves…
Cissna Park Girls Basketball Coach Anthony Videcka
(Champaign–jc) The University of Illinois Men’s basketball team is coming off a road loss at Rutgers on Wednesday. One player struggling is Freshman guard Kasparas Jakujoinis. University of Illinois Men's Basketball Coach Brad Underwood says K-J is one of the best players in the country…
University of Illinois Men’s Basketball Coach Brad Underwood. The Illini are in Minnesota tomorrow. WPXN will carry the game live
(Champaign–jc) The University of Illinois Women’s basketball team won for the 5th time in a row with a 73 to 60 win over Northwestern last night. University of Illinois Women’s Basketball Coach Shauna Greene talks about being consistent with a familiar opponent…
University of Illinois Women’s Basketball Coach Shauna Greene
(Paxton–jc) Playing basketball in the Illini Prairie Conference, you can expect talent throughout the league and pressure defenses. Paxton Buckley Loda Boys Basketball Coach Quenton Hatfill says the Panthers are learning how to play physically…
Paxton Buckley Loda Boys Basketball Coach Quenton Hatfill
(Urbana–jc) –The University of Illinois women’s softball team starts the year today in Orlando Florida for the “Black and Gold” Classic. The Illini take on California-Bakersfield at 1pm and Georgia at 6pm Play continues Saturday and Sunday in Orlando.
IHSA Boys Basketball
Prairie Central @ Paxton Buckley Loda
Rantoul @ St. Thomas More
Bloomington Central Catholic @ St. Joseph Ogden
Tolono Unity @ Illinois Valley Central
Fisher @ Ridgeview
Fieldcrest @ GCMS
Danville Schlarman @ Cissna Park
Oakwood @ Iroquois West
Bismarck Henning Rossville Alvin @ Milford
Watseka @ Salt Fork
Hoopeston Area @ Armstrong Potomac
Urbana @ Champaign Central
Peoria Richwoods @ Champaign Centennial
RVC Tournament- Tri-Point
IHSA Girls Basketball
Mahomet Seymour @ Taylorville
IHSA Boys Basketball Saturday
GCMS @ Cissna Park
Effingham @ Mahomet Seymour
Illini Prairie/Sangamo Shootout
RVC Tournament- Tri-Point
Illini Prairie vs Sangamo Shootout Challenge
From Williamsville High School
Junior High Gym
11-30 Illini Central vs St Thomas More
1pm Olympia vs Pontiac
2-30pm Athens vs Prairie Central
4pm Maroa Forsythe vs PBL
High School Gym
Noon New Berlin vs I V C
1-30pm Monticello vs Porta
3pm Rantoul vs Pleasant Plains
4-30pm Riverton vs Bloomington Central Catholic
6pm Auburn vs St Joe Ogden
730pm Williamsville vs Unity
IHSA Girls Basketball Saturday
Fisher @ Urbana University High
Iroquois West @ Tri-Point
Normal West @ Urbana
Peoria Manual @ Champaign Central
Champaign Centennial @ Peoria
NFL on Sunday
Super Bowl LIX
Kansas City Chiefs vs Philadelphia Eagles 5:30pm
Tonight on WPXN its IHSA Boys basketball from Paxton Buckley Loda High School. The Panthers of P-B-L host the Prairie Central Hawks. Our pre game is set for 645 with the opening tip at 7pm
Saturday Morning on WPXN its On the sidelines Coaches Show at 7am. The show is sponsored by Gibson Area Hospital Elite Fitness, Angel Auto Services in Onarga, Conxxus, and MATCO Fire Protection Services in Paxton.
Then its a special Valentine’s Day Live Action Auction starting at 8am.
Saturday afternoon we’ll have coverage of IHSA Boys Basketball with the IPC/Sangamo Shootout, followed by Fighting Illini Basketball as Illinois is at Minnesota to take on the Golden Gophers. Then more from the IPC/Sangamo shootout.
