The ever-present Alex Staab continues to do his diligence in following everything sports related in Central Illinois by giving ICC a heartfelt recap to the fantastic season of Women's Basketball. Said no better than by the man himself, Alex will share his experiences following the team and all of the amazing growth he bore witness to over the season. Truly, a semester to remember.
Monday, March 18th, 2019 – Story and Photo by Alex Staab Harrison, AR – As the sun rose in Arkansas on Monday morning, it was the first full day of events for the #1 ICC Cougars (31-1) at the National Tournament.… Continue reading "#1 Women’s Basketball holds first Nationals Practice"
Sunday, March 17th, 2019 – 8:00 pm – Story by Alex Staab – Photo via HC Karrie Redeker (Cougars pictured with team host Scott Tennyson from Arvest Bank) Harrison, AR – It was over a six hour drive, but the #1 ICC Cougars (31-1) have finally arrived in Harrison, Arkansas, the home of the 2019 NJCAA Division-II Women’s… Continue reading "#1 Women’s Basketball Arrives in Harrison"
Thursday, March 14th, 2019 – 10:00 am – Story and Photos by Alex Staab East Peoria, IL – Coming into the season, the ICC Women’s Basketball team (31-1) only had four returning players to go with a sophomore transfer. Add nine new players… Continue reading "#1 Women’s Basketball ready for Nationals"
8:00 pm – Tuesday, March 5th, 2019 – Photo via ICC Athletics – Story by Alex Staab East Peoria, IL – After an (0-2) start to the season, it quickly became just a start for the ICC Men’s Basketball team, who then went (14-1) after that start. Despite a… Continue reading "Men’s Basketball tips off postseason play Tomorrow"
12:00 am – February 28th, 2019 – Alex Staab Champaign, IL – The odds were against the ICC Cougars (16-8), as they traveled to Dodds Athletic Complex to take on the 8th-ranked Parkland Cobras (22-3). Odds are just numbers at… Continue reading "Men’s Basketball falls to Parkland"
11:00 pm – Wednesday, February 27th, 2019 – Alex Staab Champaign, IL – The regular season is winding down for the #1-ranked ICC Cougars (28-1) (9-0), as evident by Wednesday night being the last true road game of the season. Rivalry… Continue reading "#1 Women’s Basketball wins 28th straight"
Springfield, IL – 4:49 PM CST A key top-10 battle loomed at Cass Gym in Springfield on Saturday afternoon, as the top-ranked ICC Cougars (22-1) took on the ninth-ranked Lincoln Land Loggers (20-2). It’s… Continue reading "#1 Women’s Basketball wins top-10 battle with #9 Lincoln Land"
Published on the afternoon of February 5th, 2019 East Peoria, Ill. – It’s something that hasn’t happened since 2006, but the ICC women’s basketball team has just been ranked as the top team in the country, coming in at #1,… Continue reading "Women’s Basketball #1 in D2"
11:00 am – Monday, December 31st, 2018 East Peoria, Ill. – In recent years, they’ve been the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers of NJCAA Women’s Basketball. The #4 ICC Cougars… Continue reading "#4 Women’s Basketball wins tourney title over #11 Kirkwood"
