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Previewing the 5 Central Illinois baseball teams battling for a spot at state Monday
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) – Monday is the Elite 8 for the high school baseball playoffs around the state. Central Illinois with five programs still alive across three separate classes. In 3A, we have two of the eight teams remaining. East Peoria is on the run of a lifetime, their first time reaching the supersectional round since 1974, over half a century ago. The senior class is a close-knit group of friends who have played together for a decade. They are set to face Geneva Monday in Geneseo.
Previewing the 5 Central Illinois baseball teams battling for a spot at state Monday
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) – Monday is the Elite 8 for the high school baseball playoffs around the state. Central Illinois with five programs still alive across three separate classes. In 3A, we have two of the eight teams remaining. East Peoria is on the run of a lifetime, their first time reaching the supersectional round since 1974, over half a century ago. The senior class is a close-knit group of friends who have played together for a decade. They are set to face Geneva Monday in Geneseo.
5 Central Illinois baseball teams punch their tickets to the state quarterfinals
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) – Saturday marked a thrilling day of sectional title baseball games throughout Central Illinois where the area also saw the maximum number of teams possible advance to the state quarterfinals. In a rematch of Mid-Illini rivals in 3A, East Peoria beat Dunlap in comeback fashion 5-3 at Washington High School. East Peoria came into the day without a sectional title in baseball since 1974.
Morton girls soccer falls 3-1 in 2A state championship, Dunlap softball finishes 4th in 3A
NAPERVILLE, Ill. (WMBD) – The Morton girls soccer team saw their best season in school history come to a disappoint end Saturday evening at North Central College in Naperville. The Potters fell 3-1 in the 2A state championship game to Crystal Lake. After putting up four goals in Friday’s semifinal, Morton trailed 1-0 at the break for the state title. With 15 minutes remaining in regulation, Izzy Ripka bended a corner kick into the net to tie the game.
5 Central Illinois baseball teams punch their tickets to the state quarterfinals
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) – Saturday marked a thrilling day of sectional title baseball games throughout Central Illinois where the area also saw the maximum number of teams possible advance to the state quarterfinals. In a rematch of Mid-Illini rivals in 3A, East Peoria beat Dunlap in comeback fashion 5-3 at Washington High School. East Peoria came into the day without a sectional title in baseball since 1974.
Morton girls soccer falls 3-1 in 2A state championship, Dunlap softball finishes 4th in 3A
NAPERVILLE, Ill. (WMBD) – The Morton girls soccer team saw their best season in school history come to a disappoint end Saturday evening at North Central College in Naperville. The Potters fell 3-1 in the 2A state championship game to Crystal Lake. After putting up four goals in Friday’s semifinal, Morton trailed 1-0 at the break for the state title. With 15 minutes remaining in regulation, Izzy Ripka bended a corner kick into the net to tie the game.
5 Central Illinois baseball teams punch their tickets to the state quarterfinals
5 Central Illinois baseball teams punch their tickets to the state quarterfinals PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) – Saturday marked a thrilling day of sectional title baseball games throughout Central Illinois where the area also saw the maximum number of teams possible advance to the state quarterfinals. In a rematch of Mid-Illini rivals in 3A, East Peoria beat Dunlap in comeback fashion 5-3 at Washington High School. East Peoria came into the day without a sectional title in baseball since 1974.
Central Illinois sweeps 800, Dunlap’s Peterson with historic discus throw, PCS’ Brickner repeats at hurdles Original
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WMBD) – An exhilarating Saturday for our boys track and field athletes at the state meet in Charleston Central Illinois swept the 800 in all three classes. Washington’s Ben Gorsage took first in 3A, and was less than two-tenths of a second from breaking the state record. Been looking forward to the state meet from my first meet indoor when I knew that I was I was starting out and where I ended last year or so knew that I could do big things at the state meet and that’s what I did.
Baseball regional title recap: May 30, 2026 Original
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) – Central Illinois high school baseball teams rolled in regional title games Saturday around the state. Mid-Illini conference champion defeated Morton in a class 3A 10-0, run-rule affair on their home field. Carter Lippens with a complete game shutout on the mound with 12 strikeouts in a dominating performance. East Peoria beat Washington 3-0 to secure their first regional title since 2021 in Galesburg.
Metamora wins 1st boys track state championship, Whitaker makes history in 4th vault title Original
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WMBD) – The Metamora Redbirds made school history Saturday afternoon at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, winning the IHSA 2A boys track and field team state championship. It’s the first boys state title in program history. The title was brought home primarily through Zach Born winning the 800 along with anchoring the 4×4 relay and Jaiduan Cranford leading the 4×2 relay to a gold medal. He also finished fourth in the 100 dash and 4×1 relay.
A family legacy, the end of careers while others begin, & more from girls state track championship Original
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WMBD) – All around the famed blue track at Eastern Illinois on Saturday were storylines galore for Central Illinois. Illini Bluff’s Audrey Dickinson, just a freshman on the biggest stage in the 1A 800. She would finish second, but made an early decision in the race to go for broke. I think I was more nervous Thursday, just like seeing where I was going to come in at. I don’t have expectations. I’m a freshman, I’m coming in just seeing what I can do.
Prep Sports Recap: May 18, 2026 Original
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) – Dunlap baseball locked up at least a share of the Mid-Illini conference title with a thrilling 5-3 win on the road at Metamora Monday night. The Eagles soared early with three runs in the top of the first, but the Redbirds were hot on their trail. In the 3rd, Brady Jones came through with a two-run double to make it 3-2. The following inning, Metamora had bases loaded for Stephen Petri and came through with an RBI groundout to tie the game.
Competitive household, 2023 state title powering Aubrey Balota in final U-High playoff run Original
NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) – U-High senior Aubrey Balota’s soccer career could not have started any better, winning a state championship as a freshman in 2023. Now as a senior, the title run set the tone for the rest of her class on what kind of leaders they needed to be. Coming in as freshmen, we knew we had something to prove. So just like playing for a state title just gives you that adrenaline rush. And I just think that our chemistry was just so good.
LeRoy softball hopes for another trip to state tournament after 34-1 regular season Original
LEROY, Ill. (WMBD) – Monday marks the beginning of the Illinois high school softball playoffs. LeRoy is once again poised to make yet another deep run as they eye a return to Louisville Slugger in Peoria. The Panthers wrap up a near-perfect regular season, going 34-1 win after a win over Eureka on Saturday. Just a few years ago, this was a state the Panthers were new to. The current seniors were freshmen back in 2023 when LeRoy went to state for the first time in program history.
Prep Sports Recap: May 16, 2026
by: Patrick Cunningham Posted: May 16, 2026 / 09:42 PM CDT Updated: May 16, 2026 / 09:42 PM CDT PEORIA, Ill (WMBD) – Normal Community baseball excelled on senior day with a 9-0 shutout win over East Peoria. Josh Jones was the starting pitcher for the Ironmen and helped pitch a combined no-hitter of the Raiders as well.
Prep Sports Recap: May 16, 2026
PEORIA, Ill (WMBD) – Normal Community baseball excelled on senior day with a 9-0 shutout win over East Peoria. Josh Jones was the starting pitcher for the Ironmen and helped pitch a combined no-hitter of the Raiders as well. Advertisement Tremont baseball defeated Lexington 9-5 and the Le Roy Panthers softball team closed out a 34-1 regular season with a 10-4 victory over Eureka Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved.
“Sorry we couldn’t do it.” Rivermen disappointed in title loss, express pride for Peoria Original
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) – So close, and yet so far, for the Peoria Rivermen. Their quest for a third President’s Cup in five years came up just short Saturday night. After taking a 2-0 series lead, they dropped the final three matchups to the Evansville Thunderbolts; including the decisive Game 5 in Peoria. The night started off well for the Rivermen with a goal from captain Alec Baer just seven minutes in. But then the nightmare started for goaltender Nick Latinovich.
‘Sorry we couldn’t do it’ Rivermen disappointed in title loss, express pride for Peoria
Mon, May 11, 2026 at 3:02 AM UTC ‘Sorry we couldn’t do it’ Rivermen disappointed in title loss, express pride for Peoria PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) – So close, and yet so far, for the Peoria Rivermen. Their quest for a third President’s Cup in five years came up just short Saturday night. After taking a 2-0 series lead, they dropped the final three matchups to the Evansville Thunderbolts; including the decisive Game 5 in Peoria.
Prep Sports Recap: May 9, 2026 Original
by: Patrick Cunningham Posted: May 9, 2026 / 10:58 PM CDT Updated: May 9, 2026 / 11:02 PM CDT PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) – Illini Bluffs softball won a barnburner in a state-ranked matchup against Washington in a 9-6 contest at the Panthers’ Swing for the Cure tournament. Dunlap softball clinched the 2026 Mid-Illini conference title with a 5-0 shutout win over Morton. Sutton Centoni finished with ab RBI base hit and a complete game shutout in the circle.
Rivermen President’s Cup hopes dashed in 6-4 home loss, dropped last 3 games of series
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) – The Peoria Rivermen dropped a 6-4 decisive Game 5 of the SPHL President’s Cup at home Saturday night to have their title hopes dashed. After taking the first two games of the series at home last week, the Rivermen lost Games 3 and 4 in Evansville before Saturday’s defeat. Alec Baer put the Rivermen up 1-0 in just the first seven minutes of the first period.
Prep Sports Recap: May 8, 2026
PEORIA, Ill (WMBD) – Normal Community, U-High, Washington and Richwoods baseball all picked up wins Friday. Wardle, Pedon hope NCAA tourney expansion makes MVC multi-bid league The Ironmen extended their stretch tied atop the Big 12 conference with Champaign Central after beating Urbana 10-0. Normal Community softball won a barnburner over U-High 7-6. In soccer, Metamora and Limestone played to a scoreless draw and Richwoods defeated Pekin 4-0 as part of Kick Out Cancer event at Shea Stadium.
Prep Sports Recap: May 8, 2026
by: Patrick Cunningham Posted: May 8, 2026 / 10:45 PM CDT Updated: May 8, 2026 / 10:45 PM CDT PEORIA, Ill (WMBD) – Normal Community, U-High, Washington and Richwoods baseball all picked up wins Friday. The Ironmen extended their stretch tied atop the Big 12 conference with Champaign Central after beating Urbana 10-0. Normal Community softball won a barnburner over U-High 7-6.
Wardle, Pedon hope NCAA tourney expansion makes MVC multi-bid league Original
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) – Well, no one asked for it. But, it’s here. The NCAA Men’s and Women’s DI basketball tournaments have officially expanded to 76 teams starting next season. The announcement coming on Thursday after months of speculation. On nearly every fan’s mind for next March will be: Exactly who will be the eight teams welcomed from? Will it be barely .500-level teams from the bottom side of the Power Four conferences? Or will it be geared toward the high mid-majors?
Wardle, Pedon hope NCAA tourney expansion makes MVC multi-bid league
Sat, May 9, 2026 at 2:35 AM UTC Wardle, Pedon hope NCAA tourney expansion makes MVC multi-bid league PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) – Well, no one asked for it. But, it’s here. The NCAA Men’s and Women’s DI basketball tournaments have officially expanded to 76 teams starting next season. The announcement coming on Thursday after months of speculation. On nearly every fan’s mind for next March will be: Exactly who will be the eight teams welcomed from?
ISU baseball wins 8th straight game, sweeps Valpo on Senior Day Original
by: Patrick Cunningham Posted: May 3, 2026 / 10:06 PM CDT Updated: May 3, 2026 / 10:07 PM CDT NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) – The Illinois State Redbird baseball team crossed the 30-win threshold with a 9-4 victory Sunday afternoon over Valpo to sweep the series. The sweep also came on Senior Day for ISU and handed themselves their 8th straight win. Michael Carrano Jr. went 3-5 with a pair of RBIs in the contest and catcher Nolan Berry also drove in two runs on two hits.
Bison first postseason run ends after 6-2 loss in Game Six at Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio (WMBD) – The Bloomington Bison saw their second season in franchise history come to an end Sunday afternoon in Toledo. The franchise’s first-ever playoff run started being down 3-0 in the series to the Walleye before rounding off wins in Games Four and Five to send the series back to Toledo. Bloomington found themselves down 2-1 in the second but Toledo fired off three straight goals to dash the Bison’s hopes.
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Daniel Sobkowiz signs UDFA deal with Houston Texans
NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) – The greatest wide receiver in Illinois State history went undrafted over the weekend, but still found his way to an NFL contract. Danie Sobkowicz signed an undrafted free agent deal with the Houston Texans on Saturday, hours after the draft came to an end. Sobko hauled in over 3,500 yards over his four years with the Redbirds as well as hauling in 41 touchdowns. Both are program records.
Daniel Sobkowiz signs UDFA deal with Houston Texans
by: Patrick Cunningham Posted: Apr 26, 2026 / 10:06 PM CDT Updated: Apr 26, 2026 / 10:10 PM CDT NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) – The greatest wide receiver in Illinois State history went undrafted over the weekend, but still found his way to an NFL contract. Danie Sobkowicz signed an undrafted free agent deal with the Houston Texans on Saturday, hours after the draft came to an end. Sobko hauled in over 3,500 yards over his four years with the Redbirds as well as hauling in 41 touchdowns.
Rivermen advance to President’s Cup for 3rd time in 5 years with 1-0 win over Knoxville Original
PEORIA, Ill. (Peoria Rivermen/WMBD) – In many ways, it was appropriate. A series so defined by goaltenders, Stephen Mundinger for Knoxville, and Nick Latinovich for Peoria, came down to a duel between those two goaltenders in the decisive Game Five. In the end, Peoria prevailed in a 1-0 contest over Knoxville on Sunday afternoon at Carver Arena. Kullan Daikawa scored the game’s only goal while Latinovich made 28 saves for his third shutout of the postseason.
Chiefs blow out Kernels 16-6 to close out homestand, sit at .500 through 20 games Original
PEORIA, Ill. (Peoria Chiefs/WMBD) – With a five-RBI outing, including an early three-run blast, Won-Bin Cho powered the Chiefs to a 16-6 win over Cedar Rapids on Sunday at Dozer Park to take the series five games to one. Peoria starter Nate Dohm set the tone, tossing four innings while allowing just one unearned run while striking out five and walking none. In the first, Rainiel Rodriguez walked and later scored on a wild pitch by Michael Ross for a 1-0 Chiefs lead.
WMBD Sports Recap: April 25, 2026 Original
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) – Normal Community baseball cruised in a doubleheader Saturday at home against Rock Island, winning the two matchups by a combined score of 27-2. The Ironmen won in Game 1 by a score of 10-0 and then grew on that deficit in Game 2 with a 17-2 victory. East Peoria split a doubleheader with Springfield with a 5-4 loss then a 7-2 win. Other baseball winners included Bloomington, Morton, Metamora and Delavan. Eureka High also picked up a win in softball.
WMBD Top 5 Plays of the Week (April 12-18, 2026)
by: Patrick Cunningham Posted: Apr 19, 2026 / 10:17 PM CDT Updated: Apr 19, 2026 / 10:17 PM CDT PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) – Here’s the WMBD Sports Top 5 Plays of the Week countdown. These are for games from April 12-18, 2026. Included are the Peoria Rivermen, Peoria Notre Dame girls soccer, Metamora softball, Washington baseball and Dunlap baseball. Enjoy the countdown.
WMBD Top 5 Plays of the Week (April 12-18, 2026)
Mon, April 20, 2026 at 3:17 AM UTC WMBD Top 5 Plays of the Week (April 12-18, 2026) PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) – Here’s the WMBD Sports Top 5 Plays of the Week countdown. These are for games from April 12-18, 2026. Included are the Peoria Rivermen, Peoria Notre Dame girls soccer, Metamora softball, Washington baseball and Dunlap baseball. Enjoy the countdown. Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Bloomington Bison clinch ECHL playoff berth for 1st time in franchise history Original
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) – It was a historic weekend for the Bloomington Bison after a win Saturday night. For the first time in franchise history, they have clinched a spot in the ECHL playoffs. The Bison defeated the Iowa Heartlanders 5-2 at Grossinger Motors Arena, which locked them into the postseason. Bloomington finished third in the Central Division of the Western Conference with a 37-30-2-3 record. Their first-round opponent in the Kelly Cup Playoffs has not yet been determined.
Bloomington Bison clinch ECHL playoff berth for 1st time in franchise history
Mon, April 20, 2026 at 1:47 AM UTC Bloomington Bison clinch ECHL playoff berth for 1st time in franchise history BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) – It was a historic weekend for the Bloomington Bison after a win Saturday night. For the first time in franchise history, they have clinched a spot in the ECHL playoffs. The Bison defeated the Iowa Heartlanders 5-2 at Grossinger Motors Arena, which locked them into the postseason.
Dunlap baseball’s 13-game winning streak built off strong pitching, timely hitting Original
DUNLAP, Ill. (WMBD) – Dunlap baseball is certainly soaring like they’re actual Eagles. They’ve taken a 13-game winning streak into the weekend, which is the second-longest active streak in the entire state. They are tied for first place in the Mid-Illini now roughly a month into the season. They have been a well-rounded team and certainly can score runs. But their key has been on the bump. The Dunlap pitching staff is incredibly versatile and sets the tone for a gritty-confident team.
Dunlap baseball’s 13-game winning streak built off strong pitching, timely hitting
Sat, April 18, 2026 at 3:19 AM UTC Dunlap baseball’s 13-game winning streak built off strong pitching, timely hitting DUNLAP, Ill. (WMBD) – Dunlap baseball is certainly soaring like they’re actual Eagles. They’ve taken a 13-game winning streak into the weekend, which is the second-longest active streak in the entire state. They are tied for first place in the Mid-Illini now roughly a month into the season. They have been a well-rounded team and certainly can score runs.
Bradley guard, Metamora grad Matthew Zobrist enters transfer portal Original
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) – Bradley guard Matthew Zobrist entered the transfer portal after initially signaling his intention to stay at BU, according to the portal website Verbal Commits on Monday. On March 31, the Bradley men’s basketball account tweeted a graphic (below) with six players, including Zobrist, indicating they were remaining with the Braves. The Metamora graduate had wrapped up his freshman year with the Braves where he appeared in 13 games.
Klabo announces return to ISU, Bloomington native Cole Certa to transfer to Clemson Original
NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) – On Friday, Illinois State received good news with the return of Chase Walker and Johnny Kinziger. Sunday also brought word of another piece from the 2026 NIT Final Four team to come back. Incoming sophomore Mason Klabo will return as a Redbird for the 2026-2027 season, according to a release from the team. Klabo was the all-time leading scorer in the entire state of North Dakota before coming to ISU. During his true freshman season, he became a solid role player for the team.
Prep Sports Recap: April 11, 2026 Original
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) – Non-conference matchups ruled the high school sports landscape on Saturday in Central Illinois. Normal Community, Dunlap, Washington, and Tremont picked up wins in baseball. At separate softball tournaments, Metamora, Pekin, Brimfield earned victories. In girls soccer, Notre Dame shut out Dunlap 6-0 at Kick Out Cancer Night. Ava Lafollette earned a first-half hat trick for the Irish.
Wagler declares for NBA draft, Jaquan Johnson announces transfer to Iowa St. Original
by: Patrick Cunningham Posted: Apr 11, 2026 / 11:07 PM CDT Updated: Apr 11, 2026 / 11:07 PM CDT PEORIA, Il. (WMBD) – While spring sports are now in full swing, college basketball still made waves in Central Illinois on Saturday. Illini star freshman guard Keaton Wagler declared for the NBA Draft after an incredibly successful campaign. Wagler was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year and helped lead the Illini to the Final Four for the first time in 21 years.
Rivermen win 4-1 over Macon to sweep SPHL playoff series opener Original
by: Patrick Cunningham Posted: Apr 11, 2026 / 11:05 PM CDT Updated: Apr 11, 2026 / 11:05 PM CDT PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) – The Peoria Rivermen won 4-1 at Carver Arena Saturday night over the Macon Mayhem to sweep the best-of-three playoff series. Jordan Ernst scored just three minutes into the game to start hot for the Rivermen but then wouldn’t score again until just one minute into the third period. Griffen Fox tipped home a shot roughly 30 second into the third to break a 1-1 tie.
Rivermen win 4-1 over Macon to sweep SPHL playoff series opener
Sun, April 12, 2026 at 4:05 AM UTC PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) – The Peoria Rivermen won 4-1 at Carver Arena Saturday night over the Macon Mayhem to sweep the best-of-three playoff series. Jordan Ernst scored just three minutes into the game to start hot for the Rivermen but then wouldn’t score again until just one minute into the third period. Griffen Fox tipped home a shot roughly 30 second into the third to break a 1-1 tie. One minute later, Kylar Fenton added an insurance goal en route to the victory.
Bloomington grad, former ISU men’s hooper Brandon Holtz misses cut at Masters
by: Patrick Cunningham Posted: Apr 10, 2026 / 11:35 PM CDT Updated: Apr 10, 2026 / 11:35 PM CDT AUGUSTA, Georgia (WMBD) – Bloomington High graduate and former Illinois State men’s basketball player Brandon Holtz finished the week of a lifetime in Augusta, Georgia, on Friday. The Central Illinois native missed the cut at the Masters by carding a +15 over the first two days. The 39-year-old real estate agent qualified for the tournament as an amateur.
Bloomington grad, former ISU men’s hooper Brandon Holtz misses cut at Masters
AUGUSTA, Georgia (WMBD) – Bloomington High graduate and former Illinois State men’s basketball player Brandon Holtz finished the week of a lifetime in Augusta, Georgia, on Friday. The Central Illinois native missed the cut at the Masters by carding a +15 over the first two days. The 39-year-old real estate agent qualified for the tournament as an amateur. He played better Friday with a 6-over par performance, including three birdies over the course of his second round.
Prep Sports Recap: April 7, 2026
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) – Washington and Metamora softball played a barnburner to remember Tuesday night in a Mid-Illini rivalry matchup. The Panthers jumped out with a seven-run inning in the 2nd to catapult themselves in front. However, Cara Craig came through with an RBI single in the bottom half to cap off a three-run answer to cut the deficit to 7-3.
ISU women fall in WNIT title, Limestone baseball & NCHS girls soccer pick up wins Original
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) – The Illinois State women’s basketball team saw its own March Madness run come to an end in Huntington, West Virginia, Saturday in the WNIT title game. The Redbirds fell 66-41 to the Thundering Herd to end their season at 24-14. In high school sports, the Limestone beat Freeport 7-1 in baseball while Normal Community girls soccer beat rival Normal West 3-1. Other baseball winners included: Normal West, IVC, Pontiac, Tri-Valley and Roanoke-Benson.
Prep Sports Recap: April 3, 2026 Original
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) – Washington and IVC baseball staved off the rain long enough in Chilicothe Friday night to battle in extra innings. The Grey Ghosts trailed 2-1 in the 7th and plated a sacrifice fly in the bottom half of the inning to keep the game alive. But the Panthers took advantage of walks and a couple IVC errors in the top of the 8th to pull out a 6-2 win before Mother Nature’s downpour moved in. Tremont baseball led 7-1 over Limestone.
CI Sideline Stories | Ep. 30: Illini men, ISU men & women make Final Fours, Chiefs debut new food items Original
by: Patrick Cunningham Posted: Apr 1, 2026 / 01:57 PM CDT Updated: Apr 1, 2026 / 01:57 PM CDT PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — College basketball practices started in September. The calendar has turned to April and we are still talking about three Central Illinois teams. The Illini men punched their ticket to their first Final Four since 2005 and the Illinois State men and women both made their respective NIT tournament semifinals.
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