Illinois Wesleyan Sports
Image courtesy of Illinois State Athletics NORMAL, Ill. – This past week, the Bloomington-Normal community was surprised with an announcement that has been over 50 years in the making. The athletics department of Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University announced a doubleheader for both the school’s men’s and women’s basketball teams. The two games […]
Image of Jalen Ping, courtesy of Brian Kindt NORMAL, Ill. – It’s been a rough start to the season for the Illinois Wesleyan Titans baseball team, with a 5-14 record that includes a loss to the Eastern Illinois Panthers with a score of 24-7. Still, senior outfielder and catcher Jalen Ping feels that the record […]
Image courtesy of Illinois Wesleyan Athletics BLOOMINGTON, Ill – Lukas Wenz has not given up on the Illinois Wesleyan Titan’s season yet, despite a rocky start. “I think the first two weekends,” Wenz said, “just getting those first outing jitters out of the way, down the road, I’m very helpful we’ll be very solid.” Coming […]
Image courtesy of Illinois Wesleyan Baseball on Twitter BLOOMINGTON, Ill – The Illinois Wesleyan Titan’s first baseball game of the season is Thursday, and senior Ethan Burgh is ready to get into it. “I’m the most comfortable I’ve ever been at the plate,” said Burgh. “I’m excited.” The Titans put up a 16-21 record last […]
Image courtesy of Illinois Wesleyan Athletics BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – After two seasons filled with COVID-19 uncertainties, the Illinois Wesleyan Titans’ baseball team was hoping that 2022 would be something different, something more successful. Needless to say, the 16-21 overall record was disappointing, especially for head coach Dennis Martel, who points to a variety of factors […]
Image courtesy of Jimmy Naprstek and Kodiak Creative NORMAL, Ill – Halfway into Illinois Wesleyan University’s football season they sit at a record of 3-2, with their most recent game being a loss to Washington University of St. Louis. Both of their losses are blowouts on the road against conference opponents, but they remain undefeated […]
Image courtesy of Kodiak Creative BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- The Illinois Wesleyan Titans men’s baseball team have gone on quite the journey throughout the season, starting 0-4 before winning five straight, and now they sit at a 15-15 overall record. “Early in the year, it’s more about knocking the rust off from the winter and getting into […]
Image courtesy of Kodiak Creative BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- The Illinois Wesleyan Men’s Baseball team currently sit at a 6-3 conference record in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin, good for second place out of nine teams. The Titans’ success in these conference games hinge on their energy and higher intensity, which seniors Colin Greer and […]
Image courtesy of Kodiak Creative BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- Illinois Wesleyan Softball is in mid-season form. The team currently has a record of 16-9. Recently, the team had lost both games of the double header they had against Depauw, with scores of 3-2 and 2-1. Senior Hayley Ealy is leading the team in batting average with .381. […]
Image courtesy of Kodiak Creative BLOOMINGTON, Ill.-The Illinois Wesleyan Men’s Baseball team recently on a three game winning streak, beating Elmhurst in a doubleheader with scores of 16-4 and 14-2, and Carthage with a score of 10-6. Senior Dominic DiLello attributed the Titan’s success to jumping on pitchers early. “As hitters, we were jumping on […]