Andy Olson is a sports reporter for WCIA 3, a local news station in Champaign, Illinois. With a focus on local sports, Andy covers a range of topics including high school athletics, college basketball, and local sports news. He is dedicated to delivering accurate and engaging stories to the community.
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Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, United States (Local)
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WCIA — Illinois tight end Tip Reiman was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Friday.
WCIA — Illinois women’s basketball is welcoming two newcomers from the transfer portal in former Shauna Green recruit Ténin Magassa and former four-star Jasmine Brown-Hagger. “I a…
WCIA — With four former Illinois football players taken in the 2024 NFL Draft and more signing as undrafted free agents, nine members of last year's Illini squad are with an NFL team as of Sunday night.
WCIA — Illinois redshirt freshman Niccolo Moretti is entering the transfer portal, according to DraftExpress.
WCIA — Evansville transfer center Ben Humrichous is transferring to Illinois, he announced on social media Tuesday night.
WCIA — Four-year Illinois basketball star Coleman Hawkins is entering the transfer portal, he announced Tuesday on social media.
CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) — Illinois baseball swatted six homes runs Tuesday night as they invoked the mercy rule against No. 24 Indiana State 21-11 in seven innings. Watch highlights from the game above.
URBANA (WCIA) — Illinois softball finally put away Iowa in the bottom of the 10th inning to win the extra inning marathon 2-1. Senior Tori McQueen pitched all 10 innings in the circle and struck out six batters. Watch highlights from the game above.
CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) — Illinois baseball lost its second home game all year Friday 7-5 against Ohio State. Watch highlights from the game above.
CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) — Illinois track and field juniors Bara Sajdokova and Rose Yeboah set the Illinois outdoor high jump record at 1.91 meters on Saturday. Watch highlights from the final tune up before Big Ten Championships in Ann Arbor, Mich. next weekend.
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