Busy summer concludes for Illini baseball
By Nicholas Fortin
August 17, 2015
The Illinois baseball team has been busy this summer.After being knocked out by Vanderbilt in Illinois’ first-ever NCAA Super Regional appearance, the Illini had nine players selected in the 2015 MLB draft. Illinois’ eventful summer didn’t stop there as 18 current Illini traded in their orange an...
Illinois athlete spotlight: David Kerian
By Christina Lorey
June 24, 2015
Earlier this month, the Illinois baseball team packed its gear, walked off the field, and officially ended its record-breaking season. The Illini finished with an overall record of 50-10-1 and were 21-1 in Big Ten play. They earned the title of Big Ten Champion and, ...
Illinois baseball captures first regional championship in program history
By Daniel Collins
June 1, 2015
Tyler Jay’s only appearance at the NCAA Championship Champaign Regional for the Illinois baseball team couldn’t have been a more vital one. The southpaw entered the championship game in the sixth inning and dominated in his four innings of work against Wright State. He allowed one hit, one walk and struck out...
Illinois baseball to host first regional in school history
By Peter Bailey-Wells
May 25, 2015
The Illinois baseball team already won the Big Ten regular season title, ripped off a 27-game win streak and have the highest winning percentage in the country.Now the Illini shoot for Omaha.From May 29-June 1, Illinois will play host to the Champaign regional as the No. 6 national seed in the NCAA t...
