Dixon Sets Illinois Single-Season Touchdown Record
Senior receiver Collin Dixon caught two touchdowns as Illinois beat Nebraska 24-13.
Champaign Sports News
Sports in Champaign runs on athletic competition, league decisions and player coverage, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting takes in professional and collegiate results alongside the business of the game.
Basketball
Coleman Reacts to Clark's Courtside Visit
Illinois freshman Quentin Coleman said he was starstruck after learning Caitlin Clark attended the team's 112-70 win over Penn.
Football
Illinois Tops Nebraska 24-13, Earns Bowl Eligibility
Katin Houser threw three touchdown passes as Illinois improved to 6-3 with its fourth straight win.
Volleyball
Illinois Edges Northwestern 3-2 in Champaign
Northwestern fell to 0-12 in Big Ten play after dropping the final two sets to the Illinois Fighting Illini.
Swimming
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Champaign Central Wins Twin City Swim Championship
The team secured first place at the annual meet held in Urbana on October 20.
Soccer
Raphael Dongo Kengue Named Athlete of the Week
The St. Thomas More senior soccer captain earned the honor from Champaign station WCIA 3.
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