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Athletes of the Week
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Julian Anastasia, Champaign Central, wrestling, Junior
Recently: For the third time, he won his weight class at last weekend's Metamora Invitational (135 pounds).
I'm hoping Santa comes through with ... Nike Inflict wrestling shoes.
I need concert tickets to ... Drake.
I'm dying to see ... "Open Season."
N-G Boys' Basketball Top 10
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SCHOOL (PREVIOUS) RECORD
1. Paxton-Buckley-Loda (1) 11-0 — In title game Wednesday night at Leader Classic
2. Centennial (2) 6-3 — At State Farm Classic on Dec. 27-30
3. Danville (3) 4-5 — At Pontiac Tournament Dec. 28-30
4. Salt Fork (4) 8-1 — At Hayden's Classic on Dec. 28-30
Big Ten honors wrestler Dallago
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PARK RIDGE — Illinois redshirt freshman Tony Dallago, who upset the nation’s No. 8 184-pounder Sunday, was named Big Ten Wrestler of the Week. The conference announced the award Tuesday.
Dallago, then ranked 15th, pinned A.J. Kissel in 2 minutes, 59 seconds to give the Illini the lead for good in their 26-15 dual victory against Purdue at Huff Hall.
Second half bedevils Illini women
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MILWAUKEE – After a solid first half, the Illinois women's basketball team fell victim Tuesday to a team with a hot shooting touch.
Marquette hit 13 of its first 16 shots after halftime and surged away from the Illini for a 73-56 nonconference victory at the Al McGuire Center.
Which trend will bend?
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The Illini have owned the Braggin' Rights series lately (9-1). What they've struggled with is beating ranked teams (3-7). So, with Missouri checking in at No. 9, which trend will take a turn Wednesday?
Illini women lose at Marquette
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Illinois lost a nonconference matinee on Tuesday, falling at Marquette 73-56.
5 O'Clock Shadow
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News you can't leave work without:
For helping ninth-ranked Illinois open its Big Ten wrestling season on a high note, freshman Tony Dallago has been named Wrestler of the Week.
Stricker: A long year
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Former Illini Steve Stricker loves playing in the Presidents Cup. He hates playing golf during hunting season in the fall.
Something will have to give next year.
Illini's struggles - another viewpoint
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CHAMPAIGN — Bruce Weber kept waiting for it to happen.
That defensive stop. That layup. That something - anything - that lets a good team survive a bad game.
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