3-in-1 Podcast

In episode 101 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod, Andy Olson and Bret Beherns breakdown Illinois's close win on the road against Nebraska. They talk Kofi's off night, Trent Frazier and other veterans stepping up, the games on the horizon, and more.

In episode 100 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Bret Beherns and Andy Olson breakdown Illinois men's basketball's big win over Maryland on the night Ayo Dosunmu's jersey was raised to the rafters. The two discuss the ceremony for Ayo, Kofi Cockburn's big second half, and where the Illini stand going forward in the Big Ten.

In episode 99 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Bret Beherns and Andy Olson recap Illinois basketball's 76-53 win at Minnesota, in the Illini's first game since Dec. 22 following a COVID-19 pause. Kofi Cockburn put up a game high 29 points and 10 rebounds for his 36th career double-double, as the team improves to 10-3 overall and 3-0 in Big Ten play. It's the first time since the 2010-11 season that the program has opened up conference play with three straight wins.

In episode 98, Marlee bids Champaign adieu as she takes a new job and new challenge. Before she goes, Bret and Andy talk with her about her beginnings at WCIA, biggest challenges in her time, and favorite memories over three years in Central Illinois.

In episode 97 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Bret Beherns, Marlee Wierda, and Andy Olson breakdown Illinois' win over Missouri to take home the Braggin' Rights Trophy for the first time since 2017. They talk Kofi's big day, the Illini's shooting behind the arc, and the energy in St. Louis.

In episode 96 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Bret Beherns, Marlee Wierda and Andy Olson breakdown Illinois basketball's 83-79 loss to Arizona in the marquee non-conference game of the season for the Illini (7-3). Trent Frazier scored a team high 27 points, including 11-straight in a 19-0 first half run, Alfonso Plummer added 25 but the Wildcats (9-0) got 30 points from Bennedict Mathurin to lead them to victory after Arizona had to Uber to Champaign from Indianapolis after their flight got diverted Friday night.

In episode 95 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda breakdown Illinois basketball's 87-83 win over Iowa on their home court, the first win for the Illini at Carver-Hawkeye Arena since 2017. Marlee was at the game in Iowa City and recaps what she saw sitting courtside, as the Illini improve to 2-0 in Big Ten play for the first time since the 2013-14 season.

In episode 94 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Bret Beherns and Andy Olson recap Illinois basketball's 86-51 blowout win over Rutgers in the Big Ten opener for both teams. Alfonso Plummer is on a career high heater, scoring 20+ points for the fourth straight game, he's never done that before. The Utah transfer's game high 24 points led the Illini (6-2, 1-0), who also got 13 points and 15 rebounds from Kofi Cockburn for his 31st career double-double. Jacob Grandison pitched in 16 as well.

In episode 93 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda breakdown Illinois basketball's 82-72 win over Notre Dame in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge at State Farm Center Monday night. With several guys battling the sickness, the Illini found a way to gut out a win on their home court, with Trent Frazier and Jacob Grandison returning to the lineup after missing the previous game. Kofi Cockburn put up a game high 28 points with Alfonso Plummer pitching in 21 as Illinois improves to 5-2 on the season.

In this episode of the 3-in-1 Podcast, Andy Olson and Marlee Wierda discuss Illinois' 47-17 win over Northwestern to take back the Land of Lincoln Trophy. They talk who had the best game, how the defense can carry the momentum into next season, 2022 breakout candidates, and more.