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Women's Basketball
Illini women begin NIT campaign

It was Monday evening, and Jolette Law knew her team might play Wednesday in the WNIT. Nevertheless, she knew there was something more important than practice going on.

3/18/2010 - 10:46 PM
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Dergo, Blanton fall in NCAA quarterfinals

Sophomore Jordan Blanton and senior John Dergo both dropped tough matches in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Championships.

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3/19/2010 - 12:32 PM
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Illini look to shut door against Florida foes

After losing an early lead in Wednesday’s nail-biting 8-7 win against in-state foe Illinois State, the Illinois softball team has made finishing teams off a new priority.

3/18/2010 - 10:35 PM
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Men’s tennis to host doubleheader before traveling to Madison

It has been 13 days since the No. 11 Illinois men’s tennis team played a match. It will make up for the rest it had with a doubleheader Friday before a trip north Sunday.

3/18/2010 - 10:39 PM
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Illini seniors to take floor for last home meet

Saturday, senior Brian Liscovitz will take to the floor for his last home meet as an Illinois gymnast. “I never thought this day would come,” Liscovitz said. “I’m looking forward to it, but not looking forward to it.” Emotions will be running high as the All-American and team captain closes the book on his Illini career with four other seniors.

3/18/2010 - 11:30 PM
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Women’s tennis hope to benefit from another conference match at home

After defeating then-No. 28 Indiana to pick up its first Big Ten win of the season, the Illinois women’s tennis team looks to keep the momentum going against Wisconsin on Friday night at the Atkins Tennis Center.

3/18/2010 - 10:12 PM
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Live from Assembly Hall: Illinois Men's Basketball vs. Kent State

Check back here at 7 p.m. Monday for live updates from Assembly Hall as the Illini men's basketball team takes on Kent State in second round NIT action.

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3/18/2010 - 12:03 PM
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Wrestling
UI sends 3 wrestlers to NCAA tourney

Seniors Patrick Bond, John Dergo, and sophomore Jordan Blanton are all heading to this year's NCAA wrestling tournament in Omaha, Neb.

3/18/2010 - 11:28 PM
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Three wrestlers head to NCAAs
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Wrestlers advance at NCAAs; Baseball falls to Bucknell

Dergo, Blanton advance to quarterfinals at NCAAs

Illinois wrestlers John Dergo and Jordan Blanton each won twice Thursday at the NCAA Championships in Omaha, Neb., propelling themselves into the tournament quarterfinals. Second-seeded Dergo dominated in his two matches, deafeating Pittsburgh’s Zac Thomusseit, 6-1, in his opening match before earning a technical fall over Andrew Saunders of UNC Greensboro in the evening session by a score of 21-5.

3/18/2010 - 11:16 PM
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Women's Gymnastics
Women’s gymnastics battles for in-state bragging rights

The No. 13 Illinois women’s gymnastics team heads to Normal, Ill., on Saturday for a quad meet with Illinois-Chicago, Illinois State and Northern Illinois, all of whom will be competing for the unofficial state championship. Coming off two straight wins against rivals Ohio State and Missouri, the team hopes to continue its momentum beyond this weekend into Big Ten Conference Championships next weekend.

3/18/2010 - 10:15 PM
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Women's Track & Field
Women’s track looks for fresh start in new season

With spring finally here, the women’s track and field team will begin its outdoor season on Friday at the Horned Frog Invitational in Fort Worth, Texas. Six Illini will compete during Friday’s meet, while head coach Tonja Buford-Bailey said more team members will meet up with the competitors after the competition for a Spring Break trip.

3/18/2010 - 10:11 PM
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Men's Basketball
Vanderbilt, Notre Dame upset early

Vanderbilt, Notre Dame upset early

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Danero Thomas hit a 15-footer as the buzzer sounded and 13th-seeded Murray State stunned No. 4 seed Vanderbilt 66-65 on Thursday in the NCAA tournament.

It was the school’s first victory in the NCAA tournament in 24 years, and Murray State will play Butler in the second round.

3/18/2010 - 10:09 PM
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Audio, Wrestling
Three wrestlers head to NCAAs
Omaha, Nebraska, will be the center of the college wrestling world this weekend as the NCAA Championships invade Husker country.
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3/18/2010 - 5:26 PM
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Softball
Late error allows softball to slide past Illinois State

One play can change everything. In the case of the No. 21 Illinois softball team’s home opener, it was one play that won the game. With the score tied at seven against Illinois State in the bottom of the sixth, Illinois scored the go-ahead run on an eventful play.

3/18/2010 - 11:28 PM
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Buckeyes loose, ready for NCAA debut

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Evan Turner sat down and, just like a lot of kids would if given the chance to play with a live microphone, began to make a rhythm sound with his mouth while pretending he was performing in concert. “This is a March Madness piece,” he said, laughing.

3/18/2010 - 12:35 AM
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Six Aussies to meet in tournament game
Football
Benn shows off speed at Illinois pro timing day

Some said they saw dollar signs flying through the air Wednesday, as NFL scouts from just about every team watched Illinois football’s pro timing day at Irwin Indoor Practice Facility. Former Illinois receiver Arrelious Benn flew through the finish line of the 40-yard dash in 4.36 seconds, about a tenth of a second faster than his time at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis.

3/18/2010 - 12:05 AM
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Six Aussies to meet in tournament game

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Is this Providence or Perth?

When No. 10 seed St. Mary’s plays seventh-seeded Richmond in the South Regional on Thursday, six of the players suiting up will be from the deep, deep south: Australia.

3/18/2010 - 12:02 AM
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Baseball
Zerrusen prepared to fill any role as baseball starts spring break trip

Lee Zerrusen filled just about every role a pitcher could have last season for the Illinois baseball team, as he started, closed and came on in long and middle relief out of the bullpen. After some early season struggles on the part of the Illini pitching staff, Zerrusen is again prepared to take on any role.

3/17/2010 - 11:59 PM
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