The daily pitch from Sports Editor : Sept. 8, 2026

Sep. 8—➜ . That marks the fifth announced sellout of the last eight home games for the Illini in Champaign. ➜ . scored the lone goal for the Illini (3-0-3) and made nine saves. ➜ . Illinois hosts Wisconsin (4-1-1) at 6 p.m. Thursday at Demirjian Park in Champaign in its Big Ten o