Illinois
Illinois 88, Purdue 82: Postgame Video
It was the Keaton Wegler show in Mackey Arena.
This is one that stings because Purdue’s defense was completely out of sorts, but the Boilers were still in control up 4 at the final media timeout. For the second straight game an individual player completely disrupted anything Purdue tried to do defensveily and he either scored or dished off at key moments into wide open threes. The consecutive threes from Tomislav Ivisic, Jake Davis, and David Mirkovic quickly erased the lead Purdue had and proved to be the difference in the end.
Some thoughts before postgame video.
Oscar Cluff, Braden Smith, & Trey Kaufman-Renn
(25News Now and AP) – Illinois Democrats, including a congressman representing parts of Central Illinois, expressed their fury Saturday after a U.S. Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis shot and killed a man.
The lawmakers said they support cutting off funding for U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.
“What happened this morning was murder, and I demand that it be called that,” said U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-Moline) in a 1:23 video he posted on his Facebook page.
“Every elected leader, Democrats and Republicans, I am waiting to hear meaningful words from every one of you,” said Sorensen. It is also essential that the senate push back on this blatant assault on the Constitution and the rights of Americans.“
Sorensen said the Trump administration, Homeland Security and ICE are “absolutely out of control.”
“It’s more about being on the right side of history that it is being in any political party,” said Sorensen. I will continue to use my power to force the administration to abide by the Constitution and its laws.”
25News has reached out to the other congressman representing Central Illinois, U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) for comment.
Illinois’ two Democratic senators indicated Saturday they favor cutting off funding for DHS and ICE.
“I will not vote to fund the illegal DHS and ICE operations that terrorize Chicago, Minneapolis, and many other communities,” said U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL). “The deaths of innocent Americans and the detaining of thousands of innocent people are a national disgrace.”
Durbin also said DHS Secretary Kristi Noem refuses to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee “to account for her stewardship over this reign of terror.”
“I will not reward her arrogance and lawlessness with my vote,” Durbin said.
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) also released a statement Saturday, calling for Congress to abolish ICE.
“Stop the funding, stop the occupations, stop the killings,” said Duckworth. “I am asking my fellow Republican and Democratic governors across the nation to have a unified response. We must all stand against the lawlessness being inflicted in our states.”
The shooting happened amid widespread daily protests in the Minneapolis area since the Jan. 7 shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good, who was killed when an ICE officer fired into her vehicle. Saturday’s shooting unfolded just over a mile away from where Good was shot.
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Keaton Wagler scored a career-high 46 points, making nine 3-pointers, as No. 11 Illinois beat No. 4 Purdue 88-82 on Saturday.
Wagler, a freshman guard, shot 13 for 17 overall, 9 of 11 from 3-point range and 11 of 13 on free throws. David Mirkovic added 12 points and eight rebounds for the Illini (17-3, 8-1 Big Ten).
Braden Smith led the Boilermakers (17-3, 7-2) with 27 points and 12 assists. Trey Kaufman-Renn added 12 points for Purdue, which lost its second consecutive game.
The Illini hit 18 of 38 3-pointers while Purdue was 7 of 19.
Wagler had 24 of the Illini’s 39 first-half points, including the first 14.
Smith’s 3-pointer cut Illinois’ lead to 82-80 with 45 seconds left. Wagler answered with a jumper with 18 seconds left, and after Smith made two from the line to again make it a two-point game, Wagler hit two to make it 86-82 with 9.3 seconds left. Purdue then turned the ball over.
Purdue shot 63% percent in the opening half compared to 43% for Illinois. However, the Illini countered that by hitting 9 of 21 3-pointers while the Boilermakers were 3 of 8 on 3-point shots.
Illinois played without reserve center Jason Jakstys, who was out with an injury. Illini coach Brad Underwood previously announced guard Kyle Boswell., who averages 14.3 points, will be out at least a month with a fracture bone in his right hand.
Up next
Illinois: Hosts Washington on Thursday.
Purdue: At Indiana on Tuesday.
For its annual Carnival ball Friday, the Young Men Illinois Club Inc. celebrated a century with the theme: “Centennial Anniversary of Excellence” at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
The club originates from the Original Illinois Club and Wiley J. Knight, often referred to as the “Father of Negro Society in New Orleans” in 1895. Tradition holds the name — Illinois Club — was derived from the fact that Mr. Knight was part of the Pullman porter group which serviced trains traveling between Chicago and New Orleans. Moreover, Mr. Knight was immersed in the tales of culture and tradition he heard while working up to 18 hours per day on the trains. His unheralded desire to promote social customs and culture to the African American community led him to open a dance studio in Uptown New Orleans near Cadiz and Camp streets in the early 1900s.
For the centennial, the club paid homage to outstanding New Orleans women who have served as trailblazers in social causes, culture, education and the arts, such as Leah Chase, Ruby Bridges, Irma Thomas, Sybil Morial and Dorothy Taylor, to name a few.
Reigning over the ball as queen was Miss Sydney Carrol Mason, daughter of Judge Omar K. Mason and Mrs. Carla Bringier-Mason. Serving as maid was Miss Addison Morgan Roussell, daughter of Mr. Adam Roussell and Mrs. Keesha Roussell.
Debutantes were Misses Naomi Marie Bouie, daughter of Joseph Bouie III and Ariadne Marie Keller; Sidney Isabelle Davis, daughter of Brandon Eric Davis and Tiffany Delery Davis; Bailey McKenzie Hall, daughter of Michael Joseph Hall and Jonique Hall; Kaley Janell Hill, daughter of Demetrius Kirby Hill and Conney Valencia Hill; Talyn Rene Hinds, daughter of Christopher M. Hinds and Tiffany A. Walter-Hinds; McKenzie Elizabeth Jordan, daughter of Antonio Kermit Verrett and Amber Theresa McKnight; Alexis Marie Lewis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gavin C. Lewis Sr.; Baileigh Cy McFadden, daughter of Bryan McFadden Sr. and Brandy Thomas; Kennedy Ann-Maria Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kendrick Don Miller; Alanna Thibodeaux Mogilles, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rahman Mogilles; Kylah D’Laci Prevost, daughter of Kyle Prevost and Judge Sharlayne Jackson Prevost; Shayde Harmoni Randolph, daughter of Damian John Randolph Sr. and Shalan Melton Randolph; Brianna Monaé Raphael, daughter of Nigel M. Raphael Sr. and Dr. Tonja M. Raphael; Ava Coryn Sallier, daughter of Dwight Dace Sallier and Juanita Alexander-Sallier; and Jasmine Mariah Williams, daughter of Hasson Williams and Dr. Chantell Washington-Williams.
Princesses were Misses Freya Elizabeth Banks, daughter of Derrick and Shelia Banks; Amari McKenzie Centeno, daughter of Sandreka Centeno and Gary Centeno; Amelia Rose Doucette, daughter of Jason Gerard Doucette and Monique Gougisha Doucette; Carlie Nikol Garrison, daughter of Calvin Garrison Jr. and Nikki Garrison; Chloe Charlie Green, daughter of Eugene Green and Kaila Hutchison; Skylar Victoria Pappion, daughter of Gregory Anthony Pappion II and Melissa Lear Pappion; Adrienne Nicole Rogers, daughter of Cornel T. Rogers and Keisha Rogers; Riley Marie Vidal, daughter of Cory Vidal and Dr. Robin Riley Vidal; Lila Eglee Walcott, daughter of Michael Walcott Sr. and Crystal Walcott; and Marigny Jolie Williams, daughter of L. Jeff Williams and Robin Bouie Williams.
The pages were Misses Amara Cecile Josephine Mason-Folse, daughter of Dr. Henri Mason-Folse and Aria Mason-Folse; Brooke Simone Robinson, daughter of Kenneth and Dr. Samoan Robinson; and Masters Christopher Jules Ross, son of Cardell Ross and Christy Noel Ross; and Zane Amir Rousseau, son of Robert Rousseau Jr. and Brandi Rousseau.
Officers include Messrs. Cardell Ross, president; Dr. Cornel Rogers, vice-president; William Aaron, financial secretary; Michael Walcott, recording secretary; Ravi Bates, treasurer; Lawrence Robinson, director of social affairs; Anthony Faciane, assistant director of social affairs; Mario Anderson, sergeant-at-arms; Marion Floyd, parliamentarian; Kevin Bart, keeper of records and seals; Bryan Jourdain, director of publicity; and Ronald Vigee, chaplain.
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