NBA

LA Clippers def Chicago Bulls 122-117

Big Ten

Michigan St. def Maryland 58-55

Indiana def Penn St. 83-78

Ohio St. def USC 87-82

IHSA Boys Basketball Scores

Boys Regionals

Class 1A

At Milford

Lexington def Cissna Park 50-45

GCMS def Kankakee Grace Christian 52-36

At Danville Schlarman

Danville Schlarman def Armstrong Potomac 68-63

LaSalette def Fisher 57-37

Class 2A

At Hoopeston

Bismarck Henning Rossville Alvin def Watseka 67-36

PBL def Hoopeston Area 56-43

At El Paso Gridley

Bloomington Central Catholic def El Paso Gridley 62-44

Tri-Valley def Normal University 60-57

At Macon Meridian

St. Joseph Ogden def Maroa Forsyth 60-52

Warrensburg Latham def Shelbyville 60-39

At Fieldcrest

Kankakee Bishop McNamara def Prairie Central 55-42

Fieldcrest def Clifton Central 62-50

At Westville

Tolono Unity def Oakwood 69-36

Monticello def Westville 60-52

Class 3A

At Champaign Centennial

Danville def Urbana 83-51

Champaign Central def Champaign Centennial 64-53

At Mt Zion

Mahomet Seymour def  Decatur Eisenhower 65-60

Mt Zion def Danville 65-46

(Hoopeston–jc)  The Paxton Buckley Loda Panthers boys basketball team is in the Class 2-A Regional final tomorrow night. The Panthers beat Hoopeston Area last night 56 to 43. Paxton Buckley Loda Boys Basketball Coach Quenton Hatfill says it was a big win over a good team…

Paxton Buckley Loda Boys Basketball Coach Quenton Hatfill

Our pre game is set for 6-30pm on Friday night with the tip at 7pm

The Panthers play Bismarck Henning Rossville Alvin at the Hoopeston regional. 

(Varna–jc)  Looking to transition basketball and high percentage shots are one key that helped the Cissna Park Lady Timberwolves win in the semi finals of the Class 1-A Sectionals earlier this week. Cissna Park Girls Basketball Coach Anthony Videcka says they continue to work on running the floor after defensive rebounds…

Cissna Park Girls Basketball Coach Anthony Videcka

(Texas–jc) The Circuit of the Americas is the next track for the Nascar Cup and Xfinity series. Nascar Driver A J Allmendinger says the new reconfiguration at COTA will prevent the field from getting spread out…

Nascar Driver A J Allmendinger

Girls Sectional Championship Tonight

Class 1A

At Varna Midland

Cissna Park vs Roanoke Benson

Class 2A

At Herscher

Watseka vs Kankakee Bishop McNamara

Class 3A

At Chatham Glenwood

Mahomet Seymour vs Quincy Notre Dame

Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tonight

Rutgers @ #15 Michigan

Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tonight

Purdue @ Penn State

#19 Maryland @ Indiana

NHL Tonight

Chicago Blackhawks @ Vegas Golden Knights

MLB Spring Training

Miami Marlins @ St. Louis Cardinals 12:05

LA Angels @ Chicago Cubs 2:05

Cleveland Guardians @ Chicago White Sox 2:05

Tonight on WPXN its IHSA Girls Basketball 1A Sectional Championship from Varna Midland High School as the Cissna Park Lady Timberwolves take on Roanoke Benson. Our pregame begins at 5:30 with tip at 6pm.

NHL

Utah Hockey Club def Chicago Blackhawks 2-1

Big Ten

Illinois def Iowa 81-61

Northwestern def Minnesota 75-63

Wisconsin def Washington 88-62

Girls Sectionals 1A 

Cissna Park def Flanagan Cornell 42-30

Roanoke Benson def GCMS 50-29

Decatur St. Teresa def Salt Fork 38-32

2A

Watseka def Reed Custer 50-24

Peoria Notre Dame def Bloomington Central Catholic 65-28

Bishop Mac def Seneca 51-30

3A 

Mahomet Seymour def Rochester 54-32

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts intend to have an "open" competition at quarterback between Anthony Richardson and a yet-to-be-determined player they intend to acquire this offseason, according to general manager Chris Ballard.

(Paxton–jc)  The Paxton Buckley Loda boys basketball team starts the 2-A Regionals tonight at Hoopeston Area High School against the host Cornjerkers. It’s a rematch of Friday's Senior night game won by P-B-L. Paxton Buckley Loda Boys Basketball Coach Quenton Hatfill says tonight’s game will bring different challenges…

Paxton Buckley Loda Boys Basketball Coach Quenton Hatfill

Our coverage of two games tonight begins at 5-45 with the pre game show. Game one is Bismarck Henning Rossville Alvin and Watseka with PBL and Hoopeston Area to follow. 

(Champaign–jc)  After the loss to Duke, the University of Illinois men’s basketball team had a nice bounce-back win over Iowa last night. University of Illinois Men’s Basketball Coach Brad Underwood talks about last night's win…

University of Illinois Men’s Basketball Coach Brad Underwood. The Illini are on the road at Michigan Sunday afternoon.  The game airs live on Sunday on WPXN at 1-30pm

(Varna–jc)  The Cissna Park Lady Timberwolves basketball team finds themselves back in the Sweet 16 after their win over Flanagan-Cornell-Woodland last night at the Varna Midland 1-A Sectionals. Cissna Park Girls Basketball Coach Anthony Videcka says even though some shots were not falling for the Timberwolves, it was a good defensive effort that was the difference…

Cissna Park Girls Basketball Coach Anthony Videcka

Cissna Park takes on Roanoke Benson Thursday night at 6 in the 1-A Sectional Final. Our coverage begins at 5-30 Thursday afternoon

(St Joseph–jc)  The Saint Joe Ogden Spartans boys basketball team starts I-H-S-A regional play tonight against Maroa Forsyth. St Joe Ogden Boys Basketball Coach Kiel Duval talks about finishing shots through contact as a big part of winning…

St Joe Ogden Boys Basketball Coach Kiel Duval

Boys Regionals Tonight

1A

At Danville Schlarman

Armstrong vs Danville Schlarman- 6pm

LaSalette vs Fisher- 7:30pm

At Milford

Lexington vs Cissna Park- 6pm

GCMS vs Kankakee Grace Christian Academy- 7:30pm

2A

At Hoopeston

Bismarck Henning Rossville Alvin vs Watseka- 6pm

PBL vs Hoopeston Area- 7:30pm

At Macon Meridian

St. Joseph Ogden vs Maroa Forsyth- 6pm

Warrensburg Latham vs Shelbyville- 7:30pm

At Minonk Fieldcrest

Kankakee Bishop McNamara vs Prairie Central- 6pm

Fieldcrest vs Clifton Central- 7:30pm

At Westville

Tolono Unity vs Oakwood- 6pm

Monticello vs Westville- 7:30pm

3A

At Champaign Centennial

Decatur MacArthur vs Urbana- 6pm

Champaign Central vs Champaign Centennial- 7:30pm

At Mt. Zion

Mt Zion vs Danville- 6pm

Decatur Eisenhower vs Mahomet Seymour- 7:30pm

NBA Tonight

LA Clippers @ Chicago Bulls

Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tonight

#8 Michigan State @ #16 Maryland

Penn State @ Indiana

Ohio State @ USC

Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tonight

#23 Michigan State @ #12 Ohio State

Iowa @ Michigan

#2 UCLA @ Wisconsin

Washington @ Minnesota

Tonight on WPXN its IHSA Boys Basketball Regional action from Hoopeston. Our coverage of two games tonight begins at 5-45 with the pre game show. Game one is Bismarck Henning Rossville Alvin and Watseka with PBL and Hoopeston Area to follow. 

NBA

Chicago Bulls def Philadelphia 76ers 142-110

Big Ten

Michigan def Nebraska 49-46

IHSA Boys Basketball Regionals

1A

Cissna Park def Grant Park 55-51

Armstrong Potomac def Uni High 62-27

Schlarman def St. Thomas More 68-63

2A

Watseka def IW 43-30

Prairie Central def Herscher 51-46

Bloomington Central Catholic def Eureka 63-59

Hoopeston Area def Momence 67-48

3A

Urbana def Rantoul 74-68

(Champaign–jc)  – After a defeat from Duke on Sunday, the University of Illinois Men’s basketball team is back home for a big 10 conference game versus Iowa. University of Illinois Men’s basketball coach Brad Underwood talks about keys for an Illini win over the Hawkeyes…

University of Illinois Men’s Basketball Coach Brad Underwood

(Gibson city–jc)  Last week the Gibson City Melvin Sibley girls basketball team won the 1-A regional. Now it is back to the 1-A Sectional semi finals tonight. Gibson City Melvin Sibley Girls Basketball Coach Ross Harden talks about keys for a win over Roanoke-Benson…

Gibson City Melvin Sibley Girls Basketball Coach Ross Harden

(Watseka–jc)  The Lady Warriors of Watseka are another team heading into sectional play on Tuesday night. The Warriors won over Hoopeston Area in a regional crown game last Thursday. Watseka Warrior Girls Basketball Coach Barry Bauer says a tough schedule and challenges continue to prepare his team for a run into the sectionals…

Watseka Girls Basketball Coach Barry Bauer

(Cissna Park–jc)  The Lady Timberwolves of Cissna Park are in the 1-A Sectional semi finals tonight against Flanagan-Cornell. One positive for the team is “basketball energy.” Cissna Park Girls Basketball Coach Anthony Videcka says that game energy helps winning…

Cissna Park Girls Basketball Coach Anthony Videcka

WPXN Sports  starts our coverage at 5-30 this afternoon. Tip for Cissna Park vs Flanagan-Cornell is 6pm

Girls Sectionals Tonight

Class 1A at Varna Midland

Cissna Park vs Flanagan Cornell - 6pm

GCMS vs Roanoke Benson - 7:30pm

Class 1A at Arcola

Salt Fork vs Decatur St. Teresa- 6pm

Effingham St. Anthony vs Arcola- 7:30pm

Class 2A at Deer Creek Mackinaw

Deer Creek Mackinaw vs Monmouth-Roseville -6pm

Peoria Notre Dame vs Bloomington Central Catholic- 7:30pm

Class 2A at Herscher

Reed Custer vs Watseka- 6pm

Kankakee Bishop McNamara vs Seneca- 7:30pm

Class 3A at Chatham Glenwood

Mahomet Seymour vs Rochester- 6pm

Quincy Notre Dame vs Decatur MacArthur- 7:30 pm

NHL Tonight

Chicago Blackhawks @ Utah Hockey Club

Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tonight

Northwestern @ Minnesota

Washington @ #11 Wisconsin

Iowa @ Illinois

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois baseball announced Monday it will be adding a game vs. Aurora University to its 2025 schedule. The Illini will welcome the Spartans to Illinois Field today,  for the 2025 home opener. First pitch is scheduled for 5 p.m.

Tonight on WPXN its IHSA Girls 1A Sectional Basketball as the Cissna Park Lady Timberwolves take on Flanagan Cornell. Our pregame begins at 5:30 with tip at 6pm. Then its Fighting Illini Basketball as Illinois hosts Iowa at State Farm Center. Then its bonus coverage of IHSA Girls Basketball with GCMS and Roanoke Benson. 

NHL

Toronto Maple Leafs def Chicago Blackhawks 5-2

Big Ten

Indian def Purdue 73-58

UCLA def Ohio St. 69-61

Rutgers def USC 95-85

630am

(Los Angeles–jc)  –Number. 25 Illinois battled with the U S C Trojans but came up short in a 76-66 road loss to No. 4 USC on Sunday afternoon.The Fighting Illini turned a double-digit deficit into a brief lead in the third quarter, but the home side pulled away in the second half to secure the win. Genesis Bryant led the Illini  with 22 points while knocking down five 3-pointers. Playing all 40 minutes once again, Kendall Bostic turned in her 18th double-double of the season after recording 18 points and 16 rebounds, Making her second-straight start, Berry Wallace scored in double figures for the 10th time this season, registering 14 points while logging a career-high 40 minutes. . 

630am

SAN MARCOS, Texas -- Illinois baseball, now 4 and 2, earned its second series win of the season by splitting a doubleheader Sunday at Texas State . The Illini dropped the opener 5-2 before bouncing back with a 7-4 victory in the "nightcap".

NASCAR 

Christopher Bell edged Carson Hocevar and Kyle Larson in overtime at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Bell led only the final lap when the caution came out in overtime following a wreck by Josh Berry. 

(Dwight–jc)  The Class 1-A Regional final was a fast paced game for the Cissna Park Lady Timberwolves. The timberwolves possess around 5 players who can take charge on the offensive side of the basketball. Cissna Park Girls Basketball Coach Anthony Videcka talks about Josie Neukomm and Addison Lucht…

Cissna Park Girls Basketball Coach Anthony Videcka

The Timberwolves are in the 1-A Sectionals on Tuesday night at 6pm. WPXN coverage begins at 5-30 on Tuesday afternoon. 

(Paxton–jc)  The regular season for IHSA Boys basketball is now complete. The state tournament starts tonight. Paxton Buckley Loda Boys Basketball Coach Quenton Hatfill says schools the size of P-B-L have athletes that compete in several sports during the school year and his current team is focused…

Paxton Buckley Loda Boys Basketball Coach Quenton Hatfill

(Gilman–jc)  The Iroquois West boys basketball team finished the year with 13 wins. Iroquois West boys basketball coach Zach Monk says the wins come with points by committee on the team…

Iroquois West Boys Basketball Coach Zach Monk

(Rantoul–jc)  The Rantoul boys basketball team finished with 13 wins on the year. The eagles were competitive against competition from a November Effingham tournament, to several big wins at the Kankakee Holiday Tournament and Illini Prairie conference wins. Rantoul Eagles Coach Ryan Parker says they continue to build consistency in the program…

Rantoul Boys Basketball Coach Ryan Parker

The eagles start the 3 A regional run tonight at Urbana

IHSA Boys Basketball

Regional 

1A 

Tri Point at Lexington 

Cissna Park at Grant Park

Donovan at GCMS

Milford at Kankakee Grace Christian Academy

Uni-High at Armstrong Potomac

St. Thomas More at Schlarman

Georgetown at La Salette

Judah Christian at Fisher

2A

Iroquois West at Watseka

Momence at Hoopeston Area

3A

Rantoul at Urbana

Big Ten

#12 Michigan at Nebraska

Tonight on WPXN its IHSA Boys 2-A Regional action from Watseka High School as the Iroquois West Raiders take on the host Warriors. Our Pre game is set for 5-45 with the tip at 6pm

NBA

NY Knicks def Chicago Bulls 113-111 OT

NHL

4 Nations Face Off 

Canada def USA 3-2 OT

Big Ten 

Northwestern def Ohio St. 70-49

Maryland def USC 88-71

Illini Women

LOS ANGELES – No. 25 Illinois fought from start to finish but fell on the road to No. 3 UCLA, 70-55, on Thursday night at Pauley Pavilion. The Fighting Illini outscored the Bruins, 21-11, in the third quarter to reduce their deficit to four, but it was not enough to take down UCLA on its home court as the Orange and Blue's program-record eight-game Big Ten winning streak came to a close.

Adalia McKenzie led the Illini scoring attack with 18 points. In her first-career start, Berry Wallace finished with 13 points while going 2-for-4 from behind the arc. The true freshman also recorded six rebounds.

IHSA Girls Basketball

1A Regional Championship

Cissna Park def Dwight 48-18

GCMS def Tri Point 54-39

Salt Fork def Broadlands 49-11

Flanagan Cornell def Heyworth 47-43

Arcola def Tuscola 58-57

2A Regional Championship

Watseka def Hoopeston Area 43-35

Bishop Mac def St. Joe Ogden 36-28

Bloomington Central Catholic def Tremont 60-43

Paris def Monticello 45-36

(Watseka–jc)  – The Lady Warriors of Watseka High School won the  2-A Regional final  last night against Hoopeston Area’s Lady Cornjerkers. Watseka Girls Basketball Coach Barry Bauer talks about the good chemistry of the team that was formed just before the season with Watseka and Milford…

Watseka Girls Basketball Coach Barry Bauer

(Los Angeles–jc)  – On the road in Big 10 Women’s basketball action at number 3 ranked U-C-L-A. That was the task for the University of Illinois Women’s basketball team last night. The Illini got down early but made a big run in the 3rd quarter. University of Illinois Women’s Basketball Coach Shauna Greene says it was a good comeback, that eventually fell short…

University of Illinois Women’s Basketball Coach Shauna Greene. The Lady Illini are at U S C Sunday afternoon at 2-45.

(Dwight–jc) – The Cissna Park Lady Timberwolves won the girls Class 1-A Regional at Dwight last night over the host Lady Trojans 48 to 18.  It was the “basketball energy” that helped propel the team to the win, says Cissna Park Girls Basketball Coach Anthony Videcka…

Cissna Park Girls Basketball  Coach Anthony Videcka

(Paxton–jc)  It’s Senior Night for the Panthers of Paxton Buckley Loda boys basketball team. They host the HoopestonArea Cornjerkers. Paxton Buckley Loda boys basketball coach Quenton Hatfill says his seniors are multi-sport athletes that always come each game to “compete”...

Paxton Buckley Loda Boys Basketball Coach Quenton Hatfill

Our coverage begins at 6-20 tonight. The JV contest has a shorter contest schedule

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The National Junior College Athletic Association Division II Men’s Basketball Championship returns to Danville, March 17-22,, for the 32nd straight year. The Mary Miller Center on the campus of Danville Area Community College has hosted the championship since 1994. The tournament will feature 20 teams and 32 total games in a false double-elimination format. The 2025 championship marks the second year of the 20-team field, with 16 automatic qualifiers and four at-large selections. A national champion will be crowned on Saturday, March 22 

IHSA Boys Basketball

Hoopeston Area @ Paxton Buckley Loda

Rantoul @ East Peoria 

St. Joseph Ogden @ Shelbyville

Tolono Unity @ Oakwood

Gibson City Melvin Sibley @ Tremont

Donovan @ Milford

Lincoln @ Champaign Central

IHSA Girls Basketball

3A Regional Championship

At Danville

Mahomet Seymour vs Danville

Big Ten

#14 Michigan St. at #12 Michigan

Big Ten on Saturday

Oregon at #11 Wisconsin

Penn St. at Minnesota

Washington at Iowa

Illinois vs Duke

Tonight on WPXN it’s IHSA Boys Basketball as the PBL Panthers host the Hoopseton Area Conjerkers on Senior night. Pregame at 6:20 pm with tip around 6:30pm.

Saturday Morning on WPXN it’s On the sidelines Coaches Show at 7am. The show is sponsored by Gibson Area Hospital Elite Fitness, Angel Auto Services in Onarga, Conxxus, and MATCO Fire Protection Services in Paxton.

Saturday night its Fighting Illini Basketball as Illinois takes on the Duke Blue Devils at  Madison Square Garden in New York. pregame at 6pm with tip at 7pm.

Sunday on WPXN its NASCAR Cup Series racing with the Ambetter Health 400 from Atlanta Motor Speedway with a 2pm start time. 

Big Ten

Penn St. def Nebraska 89-72

Oregon def Iowa 80-78

Rutgers def Washington 89-85 OT

(Champaign–jc)  –- Due to forecasted cold weather, Illinois baseball's schedule for its upcoming weekend series at Texas State has been adjusted. No game will be played on Friday,, with the three-game series set to start on Saturday at  2:30 p.m.

The two teams will then play a doubleheader on Sunday, with the first pitch at noon

(Champaign–jc)  Next up for the University of Illinois Men's basketball team is a trip to New York on Saturday and the Duke Blue Devils. University of Illinois Men’s Basketball Coach Brad Underwood says injuries have hurt the team, but the team's health is also a major concern…

University of Illinois Men’s Basketball Coach Brad Underwood

(Gibson City–jc)  Tonight is regional championship night around the area and state for I H S A Girls Basketball. Gibson City Melvin Sibley girls Basketball coach Ross Harden says the run for the regional crown is a fun time of the year, but you have to remain focused on each game…

Gibson City Melvin Sibley Girls Basketball Coach Ross Harden

(Cissna Park–jc)  You can not control who you play in the state tournament series. Cissna Park Girls Basketball Coach Anthony Videcka says you  need to be ready to play against that next opponent…

Cissna Park Girls Basketball Coach Anthony Videcka

Our extended pre game show begins at 5-30 this afternoon. 

(Champaign–jc)  The banner to honor Terrance Shannon Junior this past Saturday was hung the wrong way. University of Illinois Men’s Basketball Coach Brad Underwood says a lot of people wanted to make that a special day. Coach Underwood talks about the great character of Terrance Shannon Junior with a T Shirt promotion that benefits the local boys and girls club…

University of Illinois Men's Basketball Coach Brad Underwood

IHSA Girls Regional Championships

1A at Dwight

Cissna Park vs Dwight

1A at Gibson City

Gibson City Melvin Sibley vs Tri Point

2A at St. Joseph

St. Joe Ogden vs Kankakee Bishop Mac

2A at Watseka 

Watseka vs Hoopeston Area 

IHSA Boys games

Iroquois West @ Clifton Central

Flanagan Cornell @ Fisher

Armstrong Potomac @ Milford

Tri-Point @ Illinois Lutheran

Champaign Centennial @ Decatur MacArthur

Big Ten

Northwestern at Ohio St.

USC at Maryland

Illini Women

Illinois at UCLA 8:30pm

Tonight on WPXN its IHSA Girls Basketball Regional final action from Dwight as the Cissna Park Timberwolves take on Dwight. Our pregame begins at 5:30 with tip at 6pm. We’ll also have coverage from St. Joe Ogden High School as the host Spartans take on Bishop Mac. 

Big Ten

Wisconsin def Illinois 95-74

Michigan St. def Purdue 75-66

Minnesota def UCLA 64-61

IHSA Boys Basketball

St. Joe Ogden def PBL 63-38

Bloomington Central Catholic def Rantoul 47-39

Iroquois West def Cissna Park 59-44

GCMS def Heyworth 53-51

Armstrong Potomac def Georgetown Ridgefarm 61-54

Watseka def Milford 45-41

Pontiac def St. Thomas More 59-52

IHSA Girls Basketball

1A Regional 

At Gibson City

Tri Point def Fisher 38-31

2A at Watseka 

Watseka def Prairie Central 56-41

Hoopeston Area def Clifton Central 56-49

(Wisconsin–jc)   A loss last night by the University of Illinois to the Wisconsin Badgers  loss snaps Illinois' streaks of nine straight wins over Wisconsin and four straight wins against the Badgers in Madison dating back to 2019. Wisconsin won 95 to 74. Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn poured in a team-high 17 points while dishing out a career-high five assists and tying a career-best mark with four rebounds. 

Ben Humrichous connected on three 3-pointers and finished with 13 points, four rebounds, two assists, a block, and a steal.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Two University of Illinois Assistant football coaches have a new position on the team. Alex Panos and Trent Harris were promoted to co-outside linebackers coach. University of Illinois football Coach Bret Bielema announced on Tuesday. 

(Gibson City–jc)  It’s regional final time for IHSA Girls basketball on Thursday night. For the Gibson City Melvin Sibley Lady Falcons, it is a short drive. The Falcons take on Tri Point at GCMS high school at 7pm. Gibson City Melvin Sibley Girls basketball coach Ross Harden talks about playing at home..

Gibson City Melvin Sibley Girls Basketball Coach Ross Harden

(Atlanta–jc)  The next Nascar cup race is set for Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday. The track was redesigned. Nascar Driver Alex Boman provides some insight since the changes…

Nascar Cup Series Driver Alex Boman

The race airs live on Sunday at 1pm 

(Wisconsin–jc)  The University of Illinois Fighting Illini basketball team survived the first half, but the number 11 WIsconsin Badgers took control in the second half and won over Illinois 95 to 74.University of Illinois Men’s Basketball Coach Brad Underwood talks about game…

University of IllinoisMen’s Basketball Coach Brad Underwood

Big 10

730pm Oregon at Iowa

930pm Rutgers at Washington

IHSA Girls Basketball

1A

Cissna Park def Ridgeview 58-38

GCMS def Armstrong 60-34

Sophia Ray grabbed the 1000th rebound of her career

Salt Fork def Georgetown Ridge Farm 39-17

2A

Bishop McNamara def Oakwood 75-17

St. Joseph Ogden def St. Thomas More 48-32

3A

Mahomet Seymour def Rantoul 63-36

(Champaign-dg)-The University of Illinois announced the passing of former Baseball Coach, Richard “Itch” Jones. He was 87. Jones was the Illini baseball coach from 1991-2005. Prior to that he was the head coach at Southern Illinois for 20 years. He finished his career with 1,240 wins. 

(Daytona–jc)  The Daytona 500 is complete to start the 20-25 Nascar Cup Series. Nascar Driver Joey Logano was asked about his position in the sport as the “face” of Nascar…

Nascar Driver Joey Logano

(St. Jo–dm)-With just a couple of games left in the regular basketball season, most basketball teams are looking ahead to the postseason.  St Joe Ogden boys basketball coach Kiel Duval talks about what he feels the team needs to work on.

St. Joseph Ogden Boys Basketball coach Kiel Duval.

(Cissna Park–jc)  – The Cissna Park lady Timberwolves started regional play last night. It’s the second season, and the state tournament . Cissna Park Girls Basketball Coach Anthony Videcka says it is one game at a time…

Cissna Park Girls Basketball Coach Anthony Videcka

(Paxton–dm)-The Paxton Buckley Loda boys regular basketball season is down to just a couple of games before they get into regionals.  PBL boys basketball coach Quention Hatfill talks about seniors' roles on the team as regionals approach…

PBL Boy’s Basketball Coach Quentin Hatfill.  

IHSA Girls Regionals Tonight

Class 1A

At GCMS

Tri-Point vs Fisher- 6pm

Class 2A

At Watseka

Watseka vs Prairie Central - 6pm

Hoopeston Area vs Clifton Central - 7:30pm

Class 3A

At Danville

Champaign Central vs Danville - 6pm

At Decatur Eisenhower

Mt Zion vs Champaign Centennial - 7:30 pm

IHSA Boys Basketball Tonight

Paxton Buckley Loda @ St. Joseph Ogden

Bloomington Central Catholic @ Rantoul

St. Thomas More @ Pontiac

Monticello @ Tolono Unity

Prairie Central @ Lincoln

Cissna Park @ Iroquois West

Watseka @ Milford

Fisher @ Tri-Valley

GCMS @ Heyworth

Armstrong Potomac @ Georgetown Ridge Farm

Mahomet Seymour @ Normal University High

Dwight @ Tri-Point

Peoria Richwoods @ Urbana

Bloomington @ Champaign Centennial

Champaign Central @ Peoria

Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tonight

#13 Purdue @ #14 Michigan State

Illinois @ Wisconsin

Minnesota @ UCLA

Tonight on WPXN its Fighting Illini Men’s basketball at Wisconsin. Pre game with the network starts at 6-30. Following Illini basketball its bonus coverage of IHSA Boys Basketball as the Paxton Buckley Loda Panthers are at St Joe Ogden. 

Big Ten

Michigan def Ohio St. 86-83

Nebraska def Northwestern 68-64

Maryland def Iowa 101-75

Oregon def Rutgers 75-57

Illini Women

Illinois def Nebraska 77-68

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas -- Illinois baseball used a six-run eighth to rally past Abilene Christian ) and earn a series win, on Sunday, at Whataburger Field.

Greg LaChance's two-out, two-run, single broke a 2-2 tie in the eighth and Drake Westcott followed by crushing a two-run shot, his second home run in as many games, to give the Illini some insurance. Julius Sanchez dazzled on the mound in his first start of the season, tossing 7.0 innings of one-run ball to go along with a career-high 10 strikeouts. The Illini are 2 and 1 on the season. 

NASCAR 

William Byron raced to his second straight Daytona 500 win, dodging a string of late race wrecks that knocked out a chunk of contenders. Byron was in ninth place with one lap to go when he was able to race near the outside wall to escape the chaos. Tyler Reddick finished 2nd, followed by Jimmie Johnson, Chase Briscoe and John Hunter Nemechek. 

The Daytona 500 is complete for 20-25. The Motor Racing Network was there…

(Champaign–jc) – The University of Illinois Women’s basketball team got another big 10 win on Sunday at the State Farm Center. University of Illinois women’s basketball coach Shauna Greene says with basketball energy, wins come your way…

University of Illinois Women’s Basketball Coach Shauna Greene

The Illini head to UCLA and USC later this week.

IHSA Girls Regionals

1A at Gibson City Melvin SIbley

6pm Gibson City Melvin Sibley vs Amstrong Potomac

1A at Dwight High School

6pm Cissna Park vs Ridgeview

730pm Dwight vs Donovan

2A at St Joe Ogden High School

6pm Kankakee Bishop McNamara vs Oakwood

730pm St Joe Ogden vs STM 

3A at Chatham Glenwood 

6pm Mahomet Seymour vs Rantoul 

Tonight on WPXN its a double header of IHSA Girls regional action. The Cissna Park Timberwolves take on Ridgeview in the 1-A regional at Dwight at 6pm. Then its St Joe Ogden taking on St Thomas More at 7-30pm Derek Bohlmann has the call in Dwight and Joel Cluver the call in St Joseph. Our broadcast begins at 5-45pm

NHL

USA def Finland 6-1

Big Ten 

Maryland def Nebraska 83-75

Illini Women

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois women used a big fourth quarter to take down Penn State, 67-55, at State Farm Center on Thursday night. Now 20-5 overall and 10-4 in Big Ten play this season, the Fighting Illini outscored the Nittany Lions in the final frame, 24-7, en route to their seventh win in a row. Playing all 40 minutes, Adalia McKenzie recorded a team-high 19 points . McKenzie ultimately ended the evening with eight rebounds,  and two assists. Genesis Bryant finished in double figures for the seventh game in a row, logging 18 points while going 4-for-9 from 3-point range.  Jasmine Brown-Hagger added 10 points. Kendall Bostic accumulated 12 points, eight rebounds,  and two blocks,

IHSA Girls Basketball

Cissna Park def Iroquois West 61-19

GCMS def Tri Valley 61-50

Heyworth def Fisher 49-29

Watseka def Judah Christian 64-16

Georgetown Ridgefarm def Armstrong Potomac 52-40

Bloomington Central Catholic def Eureka 61-54

Tri Point def Clifton Central 46-44

(Cissna Park–jc)  Congratulations to the Cissna Park Lady Timberwolves girls basketball team on capturing the Vermilion Valley Conference crown with its win over Iroquois West last night.  Addison Lucht had 24 points, and Lauren Hamrick had 12 to lead Cissna Park. The Timberwolves were a perfect 11 and zero in conference play. 

(Daytona–jc)  The Great American race is set for Sunday with the Daytona 500. The kick off to the Nascar season has a broadcast time on WPXN of 12-30 on Sunday afternoon. Nascar Driver Joey Logano talks about his chances to get the checkered flag…

Nascar Driver Joey Logano

(Paxton–jc)  The Panthers of Paxton Buckley Loda Panthers are on the road tonight. The opponents are the Grey Ghosts of Illinois Valley Central in Chillicothe. Paxton Buckley Loda Boys basketball Coach Quenton Hatfill talks about his point guard in Tyler Cole and his role on the team…

Paxton Buckley Loda Boys Basketball Coach Quenton Hatfill. You can hear the PBL vs IVC game live tonight, starting with the pre game show around 6-45.

(Champaign–jc)  The University of Illinois Men’s basketball team has a big game at home on Saturday night. The Illini take on the Michigan State Spartans at the State Farm Center. University of Illinois men’s Basketball Coach Brad Underwood says it has been a very busy couple of weeks and getting the chemistry back after injuries and health concerns is a positive heading into Saturday’s game…

University of Illinois Men’s Basketball Coach Brad Underwood. The game airs live on WPXN at 6 on Saturday night

(Paxton–jc)  Its the second season for IHSA Girls basketball starting on Saturday. The IHSA Girls regionals start around the area and state. Paxton Buckley Loda Girls Basketball Coach Jeff Sinn talks about this year's seniors…

Paxton Buckley Loda Girls Basketball Coach Jeff Sinn

IHSA Boys Basketball

Paxton Buckley Loda @ Illinois Valley Central

Rantoul @ Pontiac

Tolono Unity @ St. Joseph Ogden

Monticello @ St. Thomas More

Eureka @ Prairie Central

Heyworth @ Fisher

Tri-Valley @ GCMS

Watseka @ Cissna Park

Iroquois West @ Chrisman

Westville @ Armstrong Potomac

Taylorville @ Mahomet Seymour

Peoria @ Urbana

Champaign Centennial @ Peoria Notre Dame

Champaign Central @ Danville

Big 10 Mens

7pm U C L A at Indiana

Tonight on WPXN it’s IHSA Boys Basketball as the PBL Panthers travel to Chillicothe to take on the IVC Grey Ghosts. Pregame at 6:45 with tip around 7pm.

Saturday Morning on WPXN it’s On the sidelines Coaches Show at 7am. The show is sponsored by Gibson Area Hospital Elite Fitness, Angel Auto Services in Onarga, Conxxus, and MATCO Fire Protection Services in Paxton.

Our Live Action Auction starts at 8am.

Saturday afternoon its IHSA Girls Basketball Regional action as the PBL Lady Panthers are in Oakwood to take on the Comets. Pregame at 3:15 with tip at 3:30pm

Then it's Fighting Illini Basketball as Illinois takes on Michigan St. at State Farm Center. Tip at 6pm.

On Sunday its NASCAR Cup Series racing with the Daytona 500 starting at 12:30pm.

NBA

Detroit Pistons def Chicago Bulls 128-110

Big Ten

Iowa def Rutgers 84-73

Ohio St. def Washington 93-69

(Paxton–jc)  The Paxton Buckley Loda boys basketball team has a long road trip tomorrow night. The Panthers take on the Grey Ghosts of Illinois Valley Central in Chillicothe. Paxton Buckley Loda Boys Basketball Coach Quenton Hatfill says success in one sport can translate into success in additional sports…

Paxton Buckley Loda Boys Basketball Coach Quenton Hatfill. You can hear the PBL vs IVC game live on Friday starting with the pre game show around 6-45pm

(Champaign–jc) The University of Illinois Men’s basketball team won over U-C-L-A on Tuesday in Big 10 action. A run by the bruins in the late stages of the game is a correction the Illini need to take going forward. University of Illinois Men’s Basketball Coach Brad Underwood says with winning basketball, it's the process…

University of Illinois Men’s Basketball Coach Brad Underwood

(Daytona–jc)  The biggest race of the year for the Nascar Cup Series is race number one. The 20-25 Daytona 500 is set for Sunday. Nascar Cup series driver Brad Kesolowski says winning the Daytona 500 is sometimes the track and sometimes just luck…

Nascar Cup Series Driver Brad Kesolowski

The Daytona 500 airs live on WPXN starting at 12-30, Sunday afternoon. 

(Gibson City–jc)  The IHSA girls regionals start on Saturday. One area team that has seen success this year are the Gibson City Melvin Sibley Lady Falcons. Gibson City Melvin Sibley Girls Basketball Coach Ross Harden says all season it starts with his starting five…

Gibson City Melvin Sibley Girls Basketball Coach Ross Harden

The Lady Falcons start regional play on Monday as they host a class 1-A regional. 

IHSA Girls

Cissna Park @ Iroquois West

Grant Park @ Watseka

Mahomet Seymour @ Rantoul

Heyworth @ Fisher

Tri-Valley @ GCMS

Armstrong Potomac @ Georgetown Ridge Farm

Tri-Point @ Clifton Central

Champaign Central @ Danville

Big 10 Men's Basketball

7-30pm #25 Maryland at Nebraska

Big 10 Women’s Basketball

5-45pm Illinois vs Penn State

Today on WPXN its Nascar racing from Daytona as the racers prepare for the Daytona 500 on Sunday. The Duals from Daytona air on WPXN starting at 5pm today.

NBA

Detroit Pistons def Chicago Bulls 132-92

Big Ten

Illinois def UCLA  83-78

Michigan def Purdue 75-73

Indiana def Michigan St. 71-67

USC def Penn St. 92-67

Oregon def Northwestern 81-75

IHSA Boys Basketball

PBL def St. Thomas More 50-44

St. Joe Ogden def Rantoul 77-55

Iroquois West def Milford 41-29

Tremont def Fisher 64-56

Monticello def Pontiac 67-43

Danville def Unity 76-69

Armstrong Potomac def Chrisman 85-36

Watseka def Hoopeston Area 63-54

Mahomet Seymour def Urbana 61-49

IHSA Girls Basketball

GCMS def Prairie Central 60-29

630am

(Champaign–jc)  – Illinois freshman point guard Kasparas Jakucionis is on the Late Midseason Top 20 Watch List for the John R. Wooden Award, presented by Principal, the Los Angeles Athletic Club announced Tuesday. Jakucionis is having a brilliant rookie campaign for the Fighting Illini. He is averaging 15.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.2 assists on the season. Jakucionis is one of only four freshmen on the 20-player Wooden Award late midseason list, as well as one of four players from the Big Ten conference. 

(Daytona–jc)  The Daytona 500 is set for Sunday. The Duels at Daytona air Thursday on WPXN. Nascar Driver William Byron talks about how difficult it is to win the Daytona 500…

Nascar Driver William Byron

The Daytona 500 airs on WPXN starting at 12-30pm on Sunday

(Paxton–jc)-- It’s all about competition and competition at whatever sport you are playing. The Paxton Buckley Loda boys basketball team is comprised of a group of athletes that love to compete and that has led to success says Paxton Buckley Loda Boys Basketball Coach Quenton Hatfill…

Paxton Buckley Loda Boys Basketball Coach Quenton Hatfill

Next up for the Panthers is a road game at Illinois Valley Central on Friday night. The broadcast starts at 6-45pm on WPXN

Big 10

530pm Iowa at Rutgers

730pm Washington at Ohio State

IHSA Girls Basketball

St. Joe Ogden def PBL 39-25

Bloomington Central Catholic def Rantoul 73-32

Cissna Park def Watseka 61-40

GCMS def LeRoy 55-38

Tremont def Fisher 58-31

Monticello def Unity 44-40

Normal Community def Mahomet Seymour 53-25

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The Big Ten Conference announced Monday its baseball television schedule for the 2025 season. The defending Big Ten champion Fighting Illini will be featured on Big Ten Network on Tuesday, March 18, when they host Indiana State at Illinois Field.  Illinois begins its 146th season of play on Friday vs. Abilene Christian at Whataburger Field in Corpus Christi, Texas.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill.– Illinois forward Will Riley is Big Ten Freshman of the Week, the conference office announced yesterday. He is co-recipient of the award, along with Derek Queen of Maryland. Riley led the Illini in a pair of games last week, averaging 22.5 points, 6.5 assists, and 6.0 rebounds.He also shot over 51 percent from the field, including 44 percent from 3-point range, and 88 percent from the foul line

(Paxton–jc)  Last night was senior night for the Lady Panthers of Paxton Buckley Loda. Paxton Buckley Loda Girls Basketball Coach Jeff Sinn says success and culture remain keys for his seniors going into regionals on Saturday…

Paxton Buckley Loda Girls Basketball Coach Jeff Sinn. The Lady Panthers start regional play on Saturday afternoon at 5pm at Oakwood. WPXN will carry the game on Saturday live from Oakwood High School. 

(Champaign–jc)  It seems most basketball teams in the area and around the state are battling some form of flu or respiratory virus.  For the University of Illinois Men’s basketball team, getting the whole team back on the floor has been a struggle. University of Illinois Men’s Basketball Coach Brad Underwood says when the team is together, some very positive things happen…

University of Illinois Men’s Basketball Coach Brad Underwood. The Illini are home tonight against U C L A. The broadcast with the network begins at 6pm on Tuesday, here on WPXN.

NBA

7pm Detroit Pistons at Chicago Bulls

IHSA Boys Basketball

St. Thomas More @ PBL

St. Joseph Ogden @ Rantoul

Bloomington Central Catholic @ Prairie Central

Danville @ Tolono Unity

Tremont @ Fisher

Milford @ Iroquois West

Armstrong Potomac @ Chrisman

Hoopeston Area @ Watseka

Mahomet Seymour @ Urbana

IHSA Girls Basketball

Prairie Central @ GCMS

Big 10 Men

6pm Purdue at Michigan

7pm UCLA    at Illinois    

8pm Penn State at    USC    

8pm Indiana    at Michigan State    

8pm Northwestern at Oregon

Tonight on WPXN its Fighting Illini Basketball as Illinois hosts UCLA at State Farm Center. Pregame at 6pm with tip at 7pm. Then its bonus Coverage of IHSA Boys Basketball as the PBL Panthers host the St. Thomas More Sabers.

NFL

Philadelphia Eagles def Kansas City Chiefs 40-22

Jalen Hurts was named Super Bowl MVP

Big Ten

Maryland def Rutgers 90-81

Nebraska def Ohio St. 79-71

Illini Prairie vs Sangamo Challenge Scores from Saturday

St. Thomas More def Illini Central 55-36 

Illinois Valley Central def New Berlin 51-36 

Pontiac def Olympia 59-28

Porta A/C def Monticello 57-49 

Prairie Central def Athens 64-61

Pleasant Plains def Rantoul 55-35 

Paxton-Buckley-Loda def Maroa-Forsyth 60-35 

Bloomington Central Catholic def Riverton 55-44 

Auburn def St. Joseph-Ogden 53-45 

Unity def Williamsville 55-52 

MADISON, Wis. – Illinois women earned its fifth-straight road win and sixth-consecutive victory overall with a 74-51 triumph over Wisconsin on Sunday afternoon. The Fighting Illini led by as many as 26 in the contest, ultimately prevailing by 23 to improve to 19-5 overall and 9-4 in Big Ten play this season.Adalia McKenzie made two 3-pointers, her first outing this season with multiple makes from beyond the arc, and finished with a team-high 18 points. Totaling 12 points across the opening 20 minutes of play, McKenzie ended the afternoon with eight rebounds, six assists, and a steal.Despite not playing in the fourth quarter, Genesis Bryant registered 11 points while going 8-for-8 from the free throw line. Bryant also dished out a team-most seven assists and grabbed five rebounds. Kendall Bostic secured the 50th double-double of her career with 15 points and a team-best 11 rebounds. Notching three assists, Bostic also had a big day defensively with three steals and two blocks.

(Champaign=--jc)  – A Celebration of Life for University of Illinois pitching coach Mark Allen will be held Tuesday,  at 4 p.m. in the Colonnades Club at Memorial Stadium. Requested attire is business casual.  The event is open to the public. He passed away Wednesday at the age of 49. During his career, Allen totaled over 25 seasons coaching and scouting in collegiate and professional baseball, impacting the careers and lives of hundreds of pitchers. He spent five seasons as Illinois' pitching coach.

URBANA, Ill. – Fighting Illini junior Violeta Martinez earned ranked wins on both the doubles and singles courts as Illinois concluded play in the 2025 ITA Team Indoor Championships. Third-seeded and No. 6 ranked UCLA won the match, 4-1.

Illinois moves to 2-5 on the season and 2-4 at home this season as the squad continues to work through its gauntlet of a schedule. The Fighting Illini are in the midst of a nine-match stretch against Power 4 opponents, not shying away from the toughest out-of-conference competition.

(Minnesota–jc)  The University of Illinois looked to be back to almost full strength with recent health and injury issues. University of Illinois Men’s Basketball Coach Brad Underwood talks about the “ceiling” for the Illini…

University of Illinois Men’s Basketball Coach Brad Underwood. Next up for the Illini is a home game tomorrow night versus U C L A.  The Illini are honoring Kofi Cockburn on Tuesday.

(Paxton–jc)  The Paxton Buckley Loda boys basketball team won its challenge game over Maroa Forsyth on Saturday in Williamsville. Paxton Buckley Loda Boys basketball Coach Quenton Hatfill talks about elevating their game against conference opponents and others…

Paxton Buckley Loda Boys Basketball Coach Quenton Hatfill

(Undated–jc)  I H S A pairings for the girls state tournament were announced. WPXN’s Joel Cluver has the details for local teams…

IHSA Girls Basketball

St. Joseph Ogden @ Paxton Buckley Loda

Rantoul @ Bloomington Central Catholic

Pontiac @ St. Thomas More

Tolono Unity @ Monticello

Prairie Central @ LaSalle-Peru

Tremont @ Fisher

GCMS @ LeRoy

Watseka @ Cissna Park

Westville @ Armstrong Potomac

Mahomet Seymour @ Normal Community

Tri-Point @ Gardner South Wilmington

Bradley-Bourbonnias @ Champaign Centennial

Tonight on WPXN it's the Brad Underwood Show. Hear the latest on the win at Minnesota on Saturday and tomorrow's home game against U C L A. The Brad Underwood Show from 7pm to 8pm tonight. Then its IHSA Girls basketball as the Cissna Park Timberwolves host the Watseka Warriors.

Illini Women

Illinois def Northwestern 73-60

IHSA Girls Basketball

Cissna Park def PBL 54-36

GCMS def Fieldcrest 61-47

Fisher def Ridgeview 44-39

Monticello def St. Thomas More 45-15

Armstrong Potomac def Chrisman 52-46

Watseka def Hoopeston Area 64-52

(Champaign–jc)-- The University of Illinois Women’s basketball team continues to rack up wins in Big 10 play. Last night the Lady Illini beat Northwestern 73 to 60.

Genesis Bryant led the Orange and Blue with 20 points, her third game in a row scoring 20 or more. Kendall Bostic had 15 points and nine rebounds. Next up is a road game at Wisconsin on Sunday

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Fighting Illini fifth-year forward Kendall Bostic has been named one of the top 10 candidates for the Katrina McClain Award Power Forward of the Year, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced earlier today.

One of two honorees from the Big Ten, Bostic is averaging 16.0 points, 11.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 34.5 minutes per game across her final year of collegiate basketball. She has started 115 consecutive games since transferring to Illinois ahead of her sophomore season and now holds the program's career rebounding record.  Bostic is the first player in program history to be named a top 10 candidate for any Basketball Hall of Fame's Naismith Starting 5 award.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois pitching coach Mark Allen passed away Wednesday at the age of 49, his family announced. He is survived by his wife, Angela, and daughters, Skylar and Avery.  During his career, Allen totaled over 25 seasons coaching and scouting in collegiate and professional baseball, impacting the careers and lives of hundreds of pitchers. He spent five seasons as Illinois' pitching coach from 2020-24.  Illini baseball coach Dan Hartlieb says it is a sad and difficult day for the Illini, along with family and friends.

(Bloomington–jc)  – The Illinois High School Association has announced its Officials of the Year in 22 I-H-S-A sports.  To be considered for this honor, an official must first be nominated by an Officials Association recognized by the IHSA or by an IHSA administrator. IHSA staff members then vote on the winners based on factors such as character, skill as an official, and levels worked in the IHSA State Series. In the category of boys basketball, Rich Doman of Gibson City was named official of the year. Congratulations to Rich Doman on the honor from the I-H-S-A. This year’s winners will be recognized during the 2025 IHSA Officials Conference, which will be held July 11-12 in Normal, Illinois.

(Charlotte–jc)  – The NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will enshrine the Class of 2025 – Carl Edwards, Ralph Moody, and Ricky Rudd. In addition, Dr. Dean Sicking will be honored as the recipient of the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR and Mike Harris with the Squier-Hall Award for NASCAR Media Excellence. The ceremony is set for this evening starting at 6pm.

(Cissna Park–jc) Coaches like when players step up, make a key shot, to help win a game. Cissna Park Girls Basketball Coach Anthony Videcka says Julia Edleman did that in a recent game for the Lady Timberwolves…

Cissna Park Girls Basketball Coach Anthony Videcka

(Champaign–jc)  The University of Illinois Men’s basketball team is coming off a road loss at Rutgers on Wednesday. One player struggling is Freshman guard Kasparas Jakujoinis. University of Illinois Men's Basketball Coach Brad Underwood says K-J is one of the best players in the country…

University of Illinois Men’s Basketball Coach Brad Underwood. The Illini are in Minnesota tomorrow. WPXN will carry the game live

(Champaign–jc)  The University of Illinois Women’s basketball team won for the 5th time in a row with a 73 to 60 win over Northwestern last night. University of Illinois Women’s Basketball Coach Shauna Greene talks about being consistent with a familiar opponent…

University of Illinois Women’s Basketball Coach Shauna Greene

(Paxton–jc)  Playing basketball in the Illini Prairie Conference, you can expect talent throughout the league and pressure defenses. Paxton Buckley Loda Boys Basketball Coach Quenton Hatfill says the Panthers are learning how to play physically…

Paxton Buckley Loda Boys Basketball Coach Quenton Hatfill

(Urbana–jc)  –The University of Illinois women’s softball team starts the year today in Orlando Florida for the “Black and Gold” Classic. The Illini take on California-Bakersfield at 1pm and Georgia at 6pm Play continues Saturday and Sunday in Orlando.

IHSA Boys Basketball

Prairie Central @ Paxton Buckley Loda

Rantoul @ St. Thomas More

Bloomington Central Catholic @ St. Joseph Ogden

Tolono Unity @ Illinois Valley Central

Fisher @ Ridgeview

Fieldcrest @ GCMS

Danville Schlarman @ Cissna Park

Oakwood @ Iroquois West

Bismarck Henning Rossville Alvin @ Milford

Watseka @ Salt Fork

Hoopeston Area @ Armstrong Potomac

Urbana @ Champaign Central

Peoria Richwoods @ Champaign Centennial

RVC Tournament- Tri-Point

IHSA Girls Basketball

Mahomet Seymour @ Taylorville

IHSA Boys Basketball Saturday

GCMS @ Cissna Park

Effingham @ Mahomet Seymour

Illini Prairie/Sangamo Shootout

RVC Tournament- Tri-Point

Illini Prairie vs Sangamo Shootout Challenge

From Williamsville High School

Junior High Gym

11-30 Illini Central vs St Thomas More

1pm Olympia vs Pontiac

2-30pm Athens vs Prairie Central

4pm Maroa Forsythe vs PBL

High School Gym

Noon New Berlin vs I V C

1-30pm Monticello vs Porta

3pm Rantoul vs Pleasant Plains

4-30pm Riverton vs Bloomington Central Catholic

6pm Auburn vs St Joe Ogden

730pm Williamsville vs Unity

IHSA Girls Basketball Saturday

Fisher @ Urbana University High

Iroquois West @ Tri-Point

Normal West @ Urbana

Peoria Manual @ Champaign Central

Champaign Centennial @ Peoria

NFL on Sunday

Super Bowl LIX

Kansas City Chiefs vs Philadelphia Eagles 5:30pm

Tonight on WPXN its IHSA Boys basketball from Paxton Buckley Loda High School. The Panthers of P-B-L host the Prairie Central Hawks. Our pre game is set for 645 with the opening tip at 7pm

Saturday Morning on WPXN its On the sidelines Coaches Show at 7am. The show is sponsored by Gibson Area Hospital Elite Fitness, Angel Auto Services in Onarga, Conxxus, and MATCO Fire Protection Services in Paxton.

Then its a special Valentine’s Day Live Action Auction starting at 8am.

Saturday afternoon we’ll have coverage of IHSA Boys Basketball with the IPC/Sangamo Shootout, followed by Fighting Illini Basketball as Illinois is at Minnesota to take on the Golden Gophers.  Then more from the IPC/Sangamo shootout. 

NBA

Minnesota Timberwolves def Chicago Bulls 127-108

NHL

Edmonton Oilers def Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 OT

Big Ten 

Rutgers def Illinois 82-73

Michigan def Oregon 80-76

Nebraska def Washington 86-72

(FIsher–jc)  Its coming down to the final weeks of IHSA Girls basketball around the area and state. For the Fisher Bunnies, they have several senior leaders on the court. Fisher Bunnies Girls Basketball Coach Ken Ingold talks about his trio…

Fisher Girls Basketball Coach Ken Ingold

(Paxton–jc)  It’s all about effort. That is the main theme for the Paxton Buckley Loda boys basketball team. Paxton Buckley Loda Boys Basketball Coach Quenton Hatfill says his team brings that effort, each night…

Paxton Buckley Loda Boys Basketball Coach Quenton Hatfill

The Panthers are home tomorrow night against Prairie Central

IHSA Girls Basketball

Cissna Park @ Paxton Buckley Loda

Pontiac @ Rantoul

St. Joseph Ogden @ Tolono Unity

St. Thomas More @ Monticello

Beecher @ Prairie Central

Fisher @ Ridgeview

Fieldcrest @ GCMS

Armstrong Potomac @ Chrisman

Hoopeston Area @ Watseka

Donovan-St. Anne @ Tri-Point

Danville @ Urbana

Champaign Centennial @ Champaign Central

IHSA Boys Basketball

Mahomet Seymour @ Charleston

Urbana @ Mount Carmel

Illini Women 

Northwestern at Illinois 6pm

NBA

Chicago Bulls def Miami Heat 133-124

IHSA Boys Basketball

Bloomington Central Catholic def PBL 59-52

Rantoul def Monticello 58-47

Milford def Cissna Park 74-57

Hoopeston Area def Iroquois West 69-35

Armstrong Potomac def Watseka 54-47

St. Joe Ogden def St. Teresa 70-45

Unity def Pontiac 58-53

IHSA Girls Basketball

Cissna Park def St. Joe Ogden 50-42

Prairie Central def Iroquois West 45-38

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Fighting Illini fifth year Kendall Bostic has been named to the Women’s College All-Star Game Watch List presented by Herbalife. The Kokomo, Ind., native was one of 68 players appearing on the watch list that represented 51 different programs and 15 conferences.Bostic is averaging 16.0 points, 11.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 34.5 minutes per game across her final year of collegiate basketball. She has started 115 consecutive games 

(Cissna Park–jc)  The Cissna Park Lady Timberwolves basketball program is one of success throughout the years. Its developing a team, get the job done, don’t let mistakes get you down attitude, says Cissna Park Girls Basketball Coach Anthony Videcka…

Cissna Park Girls Basketball Coach Anthony Videcka

(Rutgers–jc)  The University of Illinois Men’s basketball team is on the road tonight at Rutgers University. University of Illinois Mens’ basketball coach Brad Underwood says the talent at Rutgers sees two of the top 5 in the next draft…

University of Illinois Men’s Basketball Coach Brad Underwood

IHSA Girls Schedule

PBL @ Tri-Point

The Watseka game against St Thomas More has been cancelled, due to health concerns at St Thomas More.

IHSA Boys Schedule

Iroquois West @ Gardner South Wilmington

Watseka @ Momence

NBA

7pm Chicago Bulls at Minnesota Timberwolves

NHL
830pm Edmonton Oilers at Chicago Blackhawks

Big 10 Men's Schedule

530pm Oregon at Michigan

730pm Illinois at Rutgers

930pm Nebraska at Washington

Tonight on WPXN its Fighting Illini Basketball as Illinois is at Rutgers. Pregame at 6:30 with tip at 7:30pm.

IHSA Girls Basketball

PBL def St. Thomas More 42-26

St. Joe Ogden def Rantoul 60-20

Madison Brooks had 25 pints with 8 three pointers

Iroquois West def Oakwood 49-37

GCMS def Flanagan Cornell Woodland 64-37

Sophomore Lily Sizemore scored her 1000th career point

Eureka def Fisher 71-44

Bloomington Central Catholic def Prairie Central 76-42

Pontiac def Monticello 40-39

Salt Fork def Watseka 44-41

IHSA Boys Basketball

Rantoul def Bloomington 47-44

CHAMPAIGN, Ill.– Illinois forward Will Riley is Big Ten Freshman of the Week, the conference office announced Monday. Riley led the Illini in a pair of games last week, averaging 20.0 points and 3.5 rebounds while shooting 52% from the field, including 45.5% from 3-point range. Riley scored a team-high 24 points in the comeback win over Ohio State, making 7-9 shots and a career-high nine free throws on 12 attempts, along with three rebounds. His 24 points tie the most by a freshman off the bench in a conference game this season.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – For the third time in her career, Genesis Bryant has earned Big Ten Player of the Week honors, the conference office announced Monday. Putting together three phenomenal performances in Illinois' 3-0 week, Bryant led the Fighting Illini to two road wins in addition to the program's first-ever win over Maryland – marking Illinois' third win over an AP Top-25 ranked team this season.

Bryant averaged 20.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.33 assists, 0.67 steals, 36.6 minutes, and a 1.17 assist-turnover ratio across the 3-0 week. She shot 44.4% (20-for-45) from the field, 55.6% (10-for-18) from 3-point range, and 91.7% from the free throw line.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois freshman guard Kasparas Jakucionis is on the Oscar Robertson Trophy Midseason Watch List, the U.S. Basketball Writers Association announced on Monday. Jakucionis is having a standout freshman campaign for the Fighting Illini. He is averaging 15.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.5 assists on the season, shooting 47% from the field, 35% from 3-point range, and 83.5% from the foul line. A two-time Big Ten Freshman of the Week honoree, Jakucionis has eight 20-point games, tying the UI freshman season record.

(Champaign–jc)  Sunday for the University of Illinois Men’s basketball team was a good comeback win in Big 10 play. University of Illinois Men’s basketball Coach Brad Underwood says Kylan Boswell played great defense on the guards from Ohio State…

University of Illinois Men’s Basketball Coach Brad Underwood

Next up for the Illini is a road game at Rutgers tomorrow night. Our coverage with the network on WPXN starts at 6-30pm

(Paxton–jc)  The Paxton Buckley Loda boys basketball team is on the road tonight at Bloomington Central Catholic. Paxton Buckley Loda Boys Basketball Coach Quenton Hatfill talks about the defense of senior Sawyer Floyd…

Paxton Buckley Loda Boys Basketball Coach Quenton Hatfill

Our coverage starts at 6-45 tonight

IHSA Boys Basketball

PBL @ Bloomington Central Catholic

Monticello @ Rantoul

Illinois Valley Central @ Prairie Central

Pontiac @ Tolono Unity

St. Joseph Ogden @ Decatur St. Teresa

Flanagan Cornell @ GCMS

Fisher @ Eureka

Iroquois West @ Hoopeston Area

Milford @ Cissna Park

Armstrong Potomac @ Watseka

Mahomet Seymour @ Normal Community

Woodland @ Tri-Point

East Peoria @ Champaign Centennial

IHSA Girls

Prairie Central @ Iroquois West

Cissna Park @ St. Joseph Ogden

Lincoln @ Mahomet Seymour

Decatur MacArthur @ Champaign Central

Big 10 Men's Games

6pm Minnesota st Penn State

6pm Purdue at Iowa

8pm U-S-C    at Northwestern    

8pm Indiana at Wisconsin    

9pm Michigan State at U-C-L-A    

NBA

7pm Miami Heat at Chicago Bulls

Tonight on WPXN its IHSA Boys Basketball as the PBL Panthers are on the road in Illini Prairie Conference action to take on the Bloomington Central Catholic Saints. Pregame at 6:45 with tip around 7pm.

NBA

Detroit Pistons def Chicago Bulls 127-119

Big Ten Men’s Basketball

#18 Illinois def Ohio State 87-79

Nebraska def #16 Oregon 77-71

Big Ten Women’s Basketball

#1 UCLA def Minnesota 79-53

Iowa def #4 USC 76-69

#8 Ohio State def Washington 66-56

Illinois def #14 Maryland 66-65

#16 Michigan State def Northwestern 89-75

Michigan def Oregon 80-48

Indiana def Nebraska 76-60

Purdue def Wisconsin 84-71

IHSA Boys Basketball Saturday

Beecher Shootout

Armstrong Potomac def Manteno 62-57

Iroquois West def Momence 56–43

Rantoul def Reed Custer 81-51

Bishop McNamara def GCMS 54-34

Non-Tournament

Salt Fork def Fisher 50-40

Clifton Central def Milford 61-57

LeRoy def St. Thomas More 53-42

Mahomet Seymour def Pontiac 76-42

Bloomington Central Catholic def Tuscola 66-57

IHSA Girls Basketball Saturday

Illini Prairie/Sangamo Shootout

PBL def Riverton 53-36

Auburn def St. Joseph Ogden 46-32

Olympia def Rantoul 62-33

Porta def Tolono Unity 55-38

Athens def Monticello 53-48

Pleasant Plains def IVC 59-22

Illini Central def Prairie Central 44-22

Bloomington Central Catholic def Maroa Forsyth 53-46

Non Tournament

GCMS def Watseka 52-21

Mahomet Seymour def Effingham 68-61

(Chicago-jm) – Chicago Bulls guard Zach Lavine has been traded to the Sacramento Kings as part of a 3 team trade over the weekend involving the Bulls, Kings and the San Antonio Spurs. Chicago gets back its own 2025 pick via the Spurs, along with San Antonio's Zach Collins and Tre Jones, and the Kings' Kevin Huerter.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The No. 13 Illinois wrestling team  won their dual over No. 27 Purdue  on Saturday  by a score of 35-8. The Illini won eight out of the ten bouts with a pin, three tech. falls, two major decisions and two decisions. The Illini Wrestling team heads to Penn State this week

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – The Illinois Women's Basketball team secured its first ranked road win since 2019 with a dramatic 66-65 victory over No. 14 Maryland at XFINITY Center on Sunday afternoon. Genesis Bryant knocked down two free throws with six seconds remaining to give the Fighting Illini their first-ever win against the Terrapins and their third ranked triumph of the season. Playing all 40 minutes, Bryant finished with a game-high 20 points while making two 3-pointers and going a perfect 6-for-6 from the free throw line. Scoring 10 points in the third quarter alone, Bryant also amassed four rebounds, two assists, and a steal.

(Winston Salem –jc)   The NASCAR Cup Series returned to Bowman Gray Stadium for the first time in over 50 years. MRN had all the coverage…

 Chase Elliott starts off his 2025 cup series campaign by claiming the checkered flag of NASCAR’s return to historic Bowman Gray Stadium. The Motor racing network will return Sunday, February 16th to Daytona International Speedway with live coverage of the Daytona 500 at 12-30pm on WPXN 

(Champaign–jc)  The University of Illinois Fighting Illini beat Ohio State at the State Farm Center on Sunday 87 to 79. University of Illinois Men’s Basketball Coach Brad Underwood says the team was led by several freshman…

University of Illinois Men's Basketball Coach Brad Underwood

IHSA Girls Basketball Tonight

PBL @ St. Thomas More

Rantoul @ St. Joseph Ogden

Prairie Central @ Bloomington Central Catholic

Tolono Unity @ Warrensburg Latham

Fisher @ Eureka

Flanagan Cornell @ GCMS

Oakwood @ Iroquois West

Hoopeston Area @ Armstrong Potomac

Watseka @ Salt Fork

Cissna Park @ Tuscola

IHSA Boys Basketball Tonight

Bloomington @ Rantoul

Tonight on WPXN its IHSA Girls Basketball from St Joe Ogden High School as the Spartans take on the Rantoul Eagles. Our coverage begins at 6-45 with the opening tip at 7pm. Joel Cluver on the call for WPXN sports.