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Illini move on despite rocky game

The Illinois men’s basketball team isn’t where it wants to be, but it is moving on in the postseason.

Demetri McCamey had 16 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds and Mike Davis scored 17 points to lead Illinois past Stony Brook, 76-66, on Wednesday night in a first-round NIT game before a sell-out crowd of 4,423 at Stony Brook Arena.

3/18/2010 - 12:33 AM
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Likelihood low for further addition of men’s varsity sports

Currently, out of 88 NCAA Championships, 41 are for men, 44 for women and three are co-ed. However, due to sports with large rosters, universities still struggle to meet the status quo.

3/18/2010 - 1:15 AM
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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 - 1:09 AM
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Time to stop being “Selfish”, be happy for Bill

I probably take sports a little too seriously sometimes.

Watching a game with me can be a strange experience. I yell loudly. I get frustrated. I have violent mood swings — angry at a bone-headed play one moment only to be elated seconds later if my team does something to make it all better. I’ve even been known to throw a remote or two.

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3/18/2010 - 12:41 AM
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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 - 12:34 AM
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Audio, Baseball
Room for improvement for Illini baseball

With their head coach in a contract year and the departure of an ace picther from the squad, the Illini baseball team is looking to shake off an early season funk and build on the success of last season.

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3/17/2010 - 12:41 PM
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Illini runner Angela Bizzarri on her third career national championship

Senior Illini runner Angela Bizzarri on her national championship in the 3000 meter run, the third national title of her college career.

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3/16/2010 - 3:02 PM
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There were some more deserving teams than the Illini

Although people are very disappointed that the Illini missed the NCAA Tournament, they had their chance but through missed opportunities allowed other teams to become more deserving.

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3/15/2010 - 9:24 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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Softball
Softball ready to exact revenge on ISU

It may have just been a meaningless fall-season game when the Illinois State softball team topped Illinois behind a six-run seventh-inning rally. But when the Illini welcome the Redbirds to Eichelberger Field for their home opener Wednesday, they will remember the defeat well.

3/18/2010 - 1:07 AM
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Softball looks to continues hot start
Audio, Men's Gymnastics
Men's gymnastics marches on after first loss

Justin Spring's squad is looking to get back on track against an in-state foe this weekend.

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3/16/2010 - 2:37 PM
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