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2026 IHSA playoffs: Steve Soucie’s Class 5A playoff analysis and picks
By Anita Patel
Illinois basketball dominates UIC in exhibition
Samantha Lee
Samantha Lee
Reporter · Bloomington, IL
Samantha is a dedicated community journalist with a Master’s degree in Journalism from Columbia College Chicago. Having previously reported for the Chicago Tribune's local news section, she brings a wealth of experience in covering community events and issues that matter to Bloomington residents.
More from Samantha →Reporter · Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 1:52 AM · 1 min read
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) - Illinois men's basketball picked up a win on Wednesday night in the team's final exhibition game of the season. The Illini beat University of Illinois-Chicago 101-66. Illinois was short-handed in the win, as Andrej Stojakovic, Zvonimir Ivisic and David Mirkovic all missed the game due to injury. It was a balanced [...]
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