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USA Today
14-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Nebraska defensive lineman transfers to Western Illinois
Former Nebraska defensive lineman transfers to Western Illinois Former Nebraska football defensive lineman David Borchers transferred to Western Illinois on Monday. He made the announcement on social media. Borchers entered the program as a walk-on after initially signing with Iowa Central Community College. He made the transition to the defensive line in 2024 after redshirting in 2023. He did not appear in any games in the 2024 season. The defensive lineman officially entered the transfer portal on April 29. Borchers was originally a three-star prospect and was ranked among the top 20 players in the state of Iowa in his recruiting class, per 247Sports Rankings. He officially enrolled at Nebraska on July 1, 2023 Borchers measures six feet four inches and weighs 300 pounds. His size can certainly be an asset, allowing him to play either side of the football. On top of this, he still has the opportunity to remain close to home. Now he has a chance to make a name for himself at the FCS level. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
WIU celebrates early results of ‘Prepare for Illinois' Future' program
Western Illinois University is known as an opportunity institution that helps students increase their social mobility. Taking it a step further, Western Illinois University is the first school to become a part of the 'Prepare for Illinois' Future' program. 'It's this access to affordable, high-quality test prep that can be the difference between that dream being realized, or that dream being deferred,' said State Sen. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island. The program covers costs of test prep for grad students, licensures, and career entrance exams in areas such as medicine, nursing, and cybersecurity. 'What it means is these students are increasing their earning potential, and very likely if they are going to school here in Illinois, they are able to stay here in Illinois and find that career in Illinois,' Halpin two months, the program has saved students nearly $8 million in out-of-pocket costs. 'Of all the investments that we can make as a state, investing in the next generation's education, investing in that workforce is paramount,' said Harrison Dehnert, a Western Illinois graduate student. 'The program helps tear down barriers and ensure the costs are not a deterrent for students seeking to advance their academic endeavors,' said Justin Schuch, Western Illinois University's vice president for student success. The program doesn't just help the students, but also supports local businesses. 'The future success the Quad Cities depends on ensuring that students have the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive,' said Chris Caves, a member of the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce. 'Without them businesses struggle to find qualified talent, innovation stalls, and our community misses out on the full potential of the next generation.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
23-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Iowa baseball drops midweek non-conference matchup vs. Western Illinois
Iowa baseball drops midweek non-conference matchup vs. Western Illinois After returning home following a three-game weekend sweep against Michigan, Iowa baseball (27-12, 17-4 Big Ten) suffered a disappointing 7-3 midweek loss vs. Western Illinois (12-24, 5-10 Ohio Valley) from Duane Banks Field on Tuesday evening. Graduate senior right-hander Daniel Wright (2-1, 3.50 ERA) got the start for the Hawkeyes, which saw him give up one earned run on five hits, walk two, and strike out three over three innings of work. Although Wright would escape two bases-loaded jams in the first and third innings, he would be tagged with the loss. Four other pitchers saw the mound for Iowa following Wright's departure. While Iowa's pitching staff combined for 15 strikeouts, the Hawkeyes gave up 10 free bases that prolonged multiple scoring threats by the Leathernecks. "It was a combination of bad luck," said head coach Rick Heller. "We hit a bunch of balls in the third, fourth, and fifth that were just smoked that we didn't get rewarded for. Then, when we try to get things going and we are in a good place, we had some horrendous at-bats at the wrong time." Western Illinois opened the scoring in the first inning on a fielder's choice RBI and then tacked on three in the fifth on an RBI single, walk, and wild pitch to take a commanding 4-0 lead. Iowa scored its first run in the bottom of the fifth when Gable Mitchell hit an RBI double to score Andy Nelson to cut the deficit to three. Western Illinois would add two more runs in the top of the seventh, which was answered by an RBI single by Daniel Rogers in the bottom half of the frame. The ninth inning would see the Leatherneck add their seventh run of the game in the top of the inning, and Iowa answer with their third and final run of the evening with a Miles Risley solo blast. While Iowa would outhit Western Illinois by an 11-8 margin, the 10 walks surrendered, coupled with hitting 4-for-21 with runners on base, would handcuff the Hawkeyes on an overall disappointing outing offensively. "We gave them too many free bases," said Heller. "They were swining it, we knew that coming in that they could swing it. That it wasn't just one or two guys, that there were several that the way they were playing right now we would have to pitch well. On a night like tonight you just have to outscore them, and we didn't." Iowa will play another midweek game today vs. St. Thomas (19-14, 13-4 Summit League) from Duane Banks Field with fifth-year senior left-hander Benjamin DeTaeye (0-3, 4.35 ERA) expected the get the start on the mound. Wednesday's game is scheduled for a 6:02 p.m. CT first pitch and will stream on Big Ten Plus (subscription required). Fans can also follow along through the Hawkeyes Radio Network alongside play-by-play voice John Leo and color analyst John Evans. We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage. Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes, and opinions. Follow Scout on X: @SpringgateNews.
USA Today
23-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to watch Illinois State vs. Western Illinois in women's NIT: Time, TV, streaming
How to watch Illinois State vs. Western Illinois in women's NIT: Time, TV, streaming The Illinois State Redbirds (21-12) will be trying to continue a seven-game home winning streak when taking on the Western Illinois Leathernecks (17-16) on March 23, 2025 at CEFCU Arena. Illinois State is coming off of a 75-69 loss to Drake in its most recent outing on Friday. Western Illinois' last outing on Thursday ended in an 89-74 win over Lipscomb. In the loss, Shannon Dowell led Illinois State with 30 points. In Western Illinois' win, Raegan McCowan led the team with 28 points (adding 15 rebounds and one assist). Illinois State vs. Western Illinois TV channel Location: CEFCU Arena in Normal, Illinois CEFCU Arena in Normal, Illinois Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025 Sunday, March 23, 2025 Time: 3 p.m. ET What time is Illinois State vs. Western Illinois basketball today? Illinois State and Western Illinois square off at 3 p.m. ET. Watch women's college basketball with Fubo On offense, Illinois State has had a tough time putting the ball in the basket over its last 10 games, scoring 74.7 points per contest over that span compared to the 74.8 it has racked up over the course of this season. Western Illinois is compiling 72.3 points per contest in its previous 10 games, compared to its season average of 71.3. Illinois State Redbirds women's basketball schedule Date Opponent Score TV 11/6/2024 @ Northwestern W 81-77 - 11/12/2024 @ Saint Louis L 78-71 - 11/17/2024 Le Moyne W 71-55 - 11/24/2024 Harvard L 72-62 - 11/29/2024 Boise State L 79-76 - 11/30/2024 High Point W 70-49 - 12/1/2024 New Mexico State W 82-66 - 12/5/2024 Saint Francis (IL) W 110-60 - 12/8/2024 @ Marquette L 78-57 - 12/15/2024 @ Chicago State W 79-52 - 12/20/2024 UAB L 71-68 - 12/29/2024 @ Murray State L 91-80 - 1/2/2025 Indiana State W 96-69 - 1/4/2025 Evansville W 79-55 - 1/10/2025 Northern Iowa W 79-66 - 1/12/2025 Drake L 85-64 - 1/17/2025 @ Valparaiso W 79-65 - 1/19/2025 @ UIC W 75-66 - 1/26/2025 Bradley W 74-58 - 1/31/2025 Southern Illinois W 78-60 - 2/2/2025 Missouri State W 66-55 - 2/7/2025 @ Drake L 79-74 - 2/9/2025 @ Northern Iowa L 72-52 - 2/13/2025 @ Indiana State W 85-77 - 2/15/2025 @ Evansville W 73-53 - 2/20/2025 Belmont W 66-63 - 2/23/2025 @ Bradley L 70-65 - 2/27/2025 UIC W 65-64 - 3/1/2025 Valparaiso W 90-68 - 3/6/2025 @ Missouri State L 72-47 - 3/8/2025 @ Southern Illinois W 99-86 - 3/13/2025 Southern Illinois W 88-48 - 3/14/2025 Drake L 75-69 - 3/23/2025 Western Illinois - - Western Illinois Leathernecks women's basketball schedule Date Opponent Score TV 11/5/2024 Culver-Stockton W 89-42 - 11/10/2024 @ Omaha W 89-83 - 11/12/2024 UMKC W 62-43 - 11/15/2024 Missouri L 75-55 - 11/18/2024 @ Chicago State W 93-75 - 11/24/2024 @ Bradley W 62-41 - 12/6/2024 @ Cincinnati L 95-52 - 12/14/2024 @ St. Thomas L 69-56 - 12/17/2024 Tennessee Tech L 72-52 - 12/21/2024 @ Lindenwood (MO) L 63-59 - 12/30/2024 Clarke W 97-58 - 1/2/2025 @ SIU-Edwardsville W 75-48 - 1/4/2025 @ Eastern Illinois L 70-60 - 1/9/2025 UT Martin L 73-60 - 1/11/2025 Tennessee State W 88-67 - 1/16/2025 @ Morehead State W 92-63 - 1/18/2025 @ Southern Indiana L 72-58 - 1/23/2025 Little Rock L 65-60 - 1/25/2025 Southeast Missouri State W 94-66 - 1/30/2025 Eastern Illinois W 62-52 - 2/1/2025 SIU-Edwardsville W 94-82 - 2/6/2025 @ Tennessee State L 70-66 - 2/8/2025 @ UT Martin L 75-55 - 2/13/2025 Southern Indiana L 76-70 - 2/15/2025 Morehead State W 78-73 - 2/20/2025 @ Southeast Missouri State L 51-49 - 2/22/2025 @ Little Rock L 86-80 - 2/25/2025 Lindenwood (MO) W 75-70 - 2/27/2025 @ Tennessee Tech L 68-51 - 3/5/2025 UT Martin W 78-72 - 3/6/2025 Eastern Illinois W 78-75 - 3/7/2025 Lindenwood (MO) L 86-75 - 3/20/2025 Lipscomb W 89-74 - 3/23/2025 @ Illinois State - - Watch women's college basketball with Fubo
Associated Press
23-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Illinois State, Western Illinois play in NIT
Normal, Illinois; Sunday, 3 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Illinois State and Western Illinois meet in the National Invitation Tournament. The Redbirds are 15-7 against MVC opponents and 6-5 in non-conference play. Illinois State is fifth in the MVC in team defense, allowing 67.7 points while holding opponents to 41.0% shooting. The Leathernecks' record in OVC games is 10-13. Western Illinois is 7-3 when it wins the turnover battle and averages 14.4 turnovers per game. Illinois State's average of 6.4 made 3-pointers per game this season is just 0.2 more made shots on average than the 6.2 per game Western Illinois gives up. Western Illinois has shot at a 43.4% rate from the field this season, 2.4 percentage points greater than the 41.0% shooting opponents of Illinois State have averaged. TOP PERFORMERS: Elyce Knudsen is shooting 42.5% from beyond the arc with 2.5 made 3-pointers per game for the Redbirds, while averaging 13.6 points. Shannon Dowell is shooting 50.0% and averaging 20.2 points over the last 10 games. Raegan McCowan is averaging 22.4 points and 7.8 rebounds for the Leathernecks. Mia Nicastro is averaging 16.3 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Redbirds: 7-3, averaging 74.7 points, 32.4 rebounds, 16.1 assists, 5.4 steals and 1.7 blocks per game while shooting 48.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 67.6 points per game. Leathernecks: 5-5, averaging 72.3 points, 31.9 rebounds, 12.8 assists, 5.4 steals and 2.9 blocks per game while shooting 44.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 73.1 points. ___
