LSU opens season with 94-81 win over SIU-E
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Cameron Thomas scored 27 points in his collegiate debut, Darius Days set a career-high with 24 points and LSU opened its season with a 94-81 victory over SIU Edwardsville. Days converted two three-point plays during a 16-3 run to put LSU up 83-68 with 5:11 remaining, and the Tigers led by…… read more »
Dosunmu, Curbelo lead No. 8 Illinois past Chicago State
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Ayo Dosunmu scored 22 points, freshman Andres Curbelo added 18 and No. 8 Illinois beat Chicago State 97-38. The Illini never trailed in the game, scoring the first nine points and leading 47-17 at halftime. Adam Miller scored 15 points and big man Kofi Cockburn had 14 points and 11 rebounds…… read more »
Twins Chase, Sydney Brown living football dream at Illinois
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Two identical twins from Canada are enjoying the college football season as roommates and teammates at Illinois. Chase Brown is a sophomore running back who transferred from Western Michigan to join his brother. Sydney Brown is a junior defensive back. Both are making their mark. Chase Brown has put up two…… read more »
Jim Hanifan, offensive line coaching great, dies at 87
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jim Hanifan, the former St. Louis Cardinals coach who returned to the city as offensive line coach to help the Rams win the Super Bowl, has died. He was 87. Hanifan’s daughter, Kathy Hinder, told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that he died Tuesday at Missouri Baptist Hospital. She said the cause…… read more »
Reuvers leads No. 7 Wisconsin past Eastern Illinois, 77-67
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Nate Reuvers had 18 points, nine rebounds and five blocked shots to lead No. 7 Wisconsin past Eastern Illinois 77-67 on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams. Ben Carlson came off the bench to score 13 points for the Badgers, and D’Mitrik Trice added 11. Josiah Wallace led…… read more »
Dosunmu, Miller lead No. 8 Illinois past NC A&T 122-60
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Ayo Dosunmu scored a career-high 28 points, freshman Adam Miller also scored 28, and No. 8 Illinois beat North Carolina A&T 122-60 in the season opener for both teams. Kofi Cockburn added 18 points and 10 rebounds for his 13th double-double in 32 games. Dosunmu had 10 rebounds for his second…… read more »
Mitchell Trubisky practices but Bears delay QB decision
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky practiced with Bears starters for the second straight time while injured Nick Foles missed a second straight practice. Coach Matt Nagy said he’s delaying making a decision on who plays against Green Bay on Sunday night.… read more »
Bobcat MVP of the Week – Jeremiah Inman
The Kane Insurance Bobcat MVP of the Week is Jeremiah Inman. He enjoys video games and Math as well as pepperoni pizza and the St Louis Cardinals.… read more »