Good morning, Illini fans!
Here’s what you need to know to start your Monday.
🏈 The Big Story
Illinois survives a wild finish in East Lansing
Illinois football snapped its two-game losing streak Saturday with a 38-37 overtime victory over Michigan State. The Illini improved to 3-3 after freshman quarterback Michael Clayton II stepped in for the injured Katin Houser and delivered an impressive debut.
Clayton threw two touchdown passes, including the game-winner to Hudson Clement in overtime. Illinois sealed the victory by stopping Michigan State’s two-point conversion
attempt. The Illini now have a bye week before hosting No. 13 Oregon on Oct. 24. Read the full recap.
🏐 Volleyball
Illini fall in five sets at Purdue
No. 24 Illinois couldn’t finish the job Sunday, falling 3-2 to No. 16 Purdue on the road. The Illini moved to 11-6 overall and 3-3 in Big Ten play. Madi Miles, Kristina Starostenko and Alyssa Aguayo each recorded 15 kills. Illinois returns to Huff Hall Thursday to face Michigan State at 6 p.m. CT.
⚽ Soccer
Illinois soccer fell 2-1 to No. 10 UCLA on Sunday, extending its difficult stretch in conference play. Emma Yee scored the Illini’s lone goal. Illinois is now 4-4-6 overall and 1-4-3 in the Big Ten. The Illini return home Sunday to host Northwestern at 1 p.m. CT.
⛳ Other Illini action
Women’s golf hosts the Illini Women’s Invitational at Medinah today and Tuesday. Monday’s opening round begins at 8:30 a.m. CT.
