Illinois clawed by WCU Catamounts 4-2

Today in Greenville, North Carolina, the Illini dropped their second game of the Keith LeClair Classic to the Western Carolina Catamounts by the score of 4-2.  This brings Illinois’ record to 1-4 for the season and itchin’ for a win. Box Score In the 2nd inning, Western Carolina accomplished something you don’t see everyday…  a [...]

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Some last minute weekend notes and is Tanner Libby a trend-setter?

A few last minute notes before the Illini start the Keith LeClair Classic tomorrow: According to fightingillini.com, Illinois is going with the same starters from last weekend…. Will Strack, Brian de la Torriente, and Kevin Johnson.  Strack will have a tough job going against an East Carolina team that is ranked #21 right now.  Their [...]

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Weekend Preview: Keith LeClair Classic

This weekend, Illinois baseball will take part in the Keith LeClair Classic (named in honor of a baseball coach with ties to both East Carolina and Western Carolina) at the campus of East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. Two of Illinois’ opponents in the Classic, Western Carolina and East Carolina, have had their most [...]

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Illini Drop First 3 of the Season

The Stetson Invitational is over and the UI baseball team is already 0-3 for the season.  It just seemed like a case of missed opportunities and bad timing.  On Saturday, they held South Florida to 4 runs but were only able to score 2.   On the other hand, the bats came alive on Sunday and [...]

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