Yoshi Mori of Illinois was selected Big Ten Freshman of the Week in men’s gymnastics, the conference announced Monday. It is the second such award of his career.
Mori won three event titles Saturday to lead the top-ranked Illini to a 349.700-341.350 victory against No. 5 Ohio State at Columbus, Ohio. The Anaheim, Calif., native finished first in the all-around, parallel bars and high bar. He also placed third in still rings and pommel horse.

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University of Illinois junior-to-be Jonathan Kuck will have more work at the Vancouver Olympics. That's because U.S. speedskating star Shani Davis won't be competing in all five individual races.

URBANA – Illinois' Abe Souza won his match at No. 4 singles, but it was the only singles victory for the 15th-ranked Illini in their 6-1 loss to second-ranked Virginia on Friday night at Atkins Tennis Center.

Souza defeated 16th-ranked Jarmere Jenkins 4-6, 6-3, 10-8.

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The Olympic Games are less than one month away. I'm scared out of my mind!

The thing that's kept me grounded is the idea that it will be just like any other race. I still cling to that because I know I can do well in World Cups, I know the competition won't be any different than what I'm up against at World Championships, and so far the media has been my friend so I shouldn't have anything to worry about there.

On this date in Illini history

Forty-three years ago today, the University of Illinois' Board of Trustees recommended Gene Vance to be appointed director of athletics, as of April 1. The former Whiz Kids star replaced Doug Mills in that position. He continued in that role until 1972. Vance, who will celebrate his 87th birthday Feb. 25, resides in Champaign with his wife, Janann. Other memorable moments on this date in Illini history:

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