3-in-1 Podcast

In episode 265 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod, the Your Illini Nation sports team checks in on all things winter and spring sports. Basketball season has ended for Illinois men's and women's basketball, and with it comes reflections on the year and portal buzz. Plus, an Illini wrestler made history in Philadelphia.

In episode 264 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod, Glenn Kinley, Courtney Layne Brewer and Tristan Thomas look back on the 2024 Illinois football season, which ended with a tenth win in the Citrus Bowl over South Carolina. Plus, Illinois men's basketball hit the road to face Oregon and won in historic fashion.

In episode 264 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod, Tristan Thomas and Courtney Layne Brewer break down the first loss of the Illinois basketball season, a Top-25 clash in Birmingham, Alabama against a Final Four team.

In episode 263 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod, Glenn Kinley and Tristan Thomas discuss Illinois football, men's basketball and women's basketball.

In episode 262 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod, Glenn Kinley, Courtney Layne Brewer and Tristan Thomas recap Illinois's major win over SIUE which saw several players in double digits and Kasparas Jakucionis just two rebounds from a triple-double.

In episode 261 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod, Glenn Kinley and Courtney Layne Brewer recap the season opener for Illinois basketball, a dominant win over Eastern Illinois at home.

In episode 260 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod, Courtney Layne Brewer and Tristan Thomas break down Illinois's 25-17 loss at home against Minnesota.

In episode 259 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod, Courtney Layne Brewer and Tristan Thomas break down Illinois's 38-9 loss on the road against No. 1 Oregon.

(WCIA) -- In episode 258 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod, Glenn Kinley, Courtney Layne Brewer and Tristan Thomas break down Illinois's historic win over Michigan, 21-7 in the Memorial Stadium 100th Anniversary game.

(WCIA) -- In episode 257 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod, Glenn Kinley, Courtney Layne Brewer and Tristan Thomas recap Illinois's overtime win over Purdue to reclaim the Purdue cannon.

In episode 256 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod, Courtney Layne Brewer checks in with Tristan Thomas and Glenn Kinley reporting from Penn State after the Illini's first loss of the season in a tough road environment.

In episode 255 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod, Courtney Layne Brewer and Tristan Thomas recap Illinois's overtime win over Nebraska, with sports director Glenn Kinley reporting from Lincoln. The Illini are 4-0 for the first time since 2011 and only getting started.

In episode 254 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod, Courtney Layne Brewer welcomes in the newest members of the Your Illini Nation team: sports director Glenn Kinley and sports reporter Tristan Thomas. Illinois football is off to a 3-0 start to the season after a homecoming win, now heading into full Big Ten play.

In episode 253 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod, we bid adieu to Andy Olson after five years at WCIA 3. Our weekend sports anchor reminisces about his time in Central Illinois, before starting his new adventure outside of TV.

In episode 252 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod, Bret Beherns and Andy Olson recap Illinois basketball's Elite Eight loss to UConn, ending their season in Boston with a 29-9 record.

In episode 251 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Bret Beherns and Andy Olson recap Illinois basketball's 72-69 win over Iowa St. in the Sweet 16 at TD Garden to advance the Illini to their first Elite Eight since 2005 and just the 10th in program history.

In episode 250 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Bret Beherns and Andy Olson recap Illinois basketball's 89-63 win over Duquesne to punch their ticket to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2005.

In episode 249 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod, Bret Beherns and Andy Olson recap Illinois basketball's 85-69 win over Morehead State in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday afternoon. Marcus Domask records just the 10th triple-double in NCAA tourney history, Terrence Shannon Jr. sets the Illinois single season scoring record that had stood since 1966 and the Illini are moving on to the second round where they will face No. 11 Duquesne on Saturday.

In episode 248 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Champaign is title town once again. Illinois beats Wisconsin the Big Ten Tournament Final 93-87 for its third championship in four seasons. Andy Olson and Bret Beherns talk about the game, this historic stretch of Illinois basketball, the NCAA Tournament bracket reveal, and more.

On episode 247 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Illinois is headed back to the Big Ten Championship game. Courtney Layne Brewer and Bret Beherns break down two very different halves that led to the 98-87 win over Nebraska.

On episode 246 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Illinois says they just refused to lose in the Big Ten Tournament opener against Ohio State. Andy Olson and Bret Beherns talk Dain Dainja's big day in his home state, the Saturday match-up against Nebraska, bracketology, and more.

On episode 245 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Illinois closes out the regular season with a big win over Iowa. Andy Olson and Bret Beherns talk about the great defensive effort, Big Ten Tournament seeding, and where the Illini can go from here in March.

In episode 244 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Bret Beherns and Andy Olson recap Illinois basketball's 77-71 loss to Purdue on Senior Night at a sold out State Farm Center. With the win, Purdue clinched its second straight outright Big Ten Regular Season Championship.

On episode 243 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Illinois gets the road win over Wisconsin on the back of 31 points from Marcus Domask. Andy Olson and Bret Beherns talk Domask's performance in front of nearly 300 of his friends and family, the postseason implications, and more.

In episode 242 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Bret Beherns and Courtney Layne Brewer recap Illinois basketball's 105-97 win over Minnesota Wednesday night in a defense optional game. The Illini scored five players in double figures, led by Terrence Shannon Jr. putting up a game high 29 points.

n episode 241 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Illinois gets the bounce back win over Iowa 95-85 but not without some strong messaging from Brad Underwood. Andy Olson and Bret Beherns talk about the hockey line shift that took out the Illini starters, how the bench came up big in big moments, and more.

On episode 240 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Illinois crumbles in the final seconds against Penn State and falls on the road by just one point. WCIA's Bret Beherns and Courtney Layne Brewer talk Illinois's lack of defense, a career game from Terrence Shannon Jr. and what the loss means for the postseason resume.

On episode 239 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Illinois is able to hold the lead at the end of the game against Maryland for it's first win in College Park since Brad Underwood took over. WCIA's Andy Olson and Bret Beherns talk the offensive performance, their position in the Big Ten, and more.

In episode 238 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Bret Beherns and Andy Olson recap Illinois basketball's 97-68 blowout win over Michigan Tuesday night at State Farm Center. Terrence Shannon Jr. returned to fully to form dropping a game high 31 points, with Wolverines coach Juwan Howard thanking Illini fans, saying the Chicago native was committed to Michigan out of the transfer portal, before choosing to play in Champaign.

In episode 237 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Illinois came up short against Michigan State, falling 88-80. Andy Olson and Courtney Layne Brewer talk about the game, how the Illini bounce back and the Big Ten games in the week ahead.

On episode 236 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Illinois wins a nail-bitter over Nebraska 87-84 in overtime. Andy Olson and Bret Beherns talk about the game, where the Illini are now into the second half of the Big Ten season, and their March Madness outlook.

On episode 235 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Illinois men's basketball is halfway through the Big Ten schedule and picked up a road win against Ohio State. Andy Olson and Bret Beherns talk Terrence Shannon Jr.'s first big game since returning from suspension and where the Illini stand heading into February.

On episode 234 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, the Illini pick up the win over Indiana 70-62. Andy Olson breaks it down as Luke Goode shines against his home state team and Terrence Shannon Jr. still looks like he needs time to get up to speed.

In episode 233 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Bret Beherns and Andy Olson recap Illinois basketball's 96-91 overtime loss at Northwestern on Wednesday night, with Wildcats guard Boo Buie going off for a game high 29 points.

On episode 232 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Andy Olson and Bret Beherns talk Illinois' 86-63 win over Rutgers and Terrence Shannon Jr.'s big return from suspension. After 24 days away from the program, Shannon goes for 16 points off the bench.

In episode 231 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Bret Beherns and Courtney Layne Brewer recap Illinois basketball's 88-73 win at Michigan on Thursday night, behind a strong defensive performance from Coleman Hawkins. The Illini center scored a game high 21 points but also added 10 rebounds, six steals and four assists.

In episode 230 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Andy Olson breaks down Illinois' first home loss of the Big Ten slate to Maryland 76-67.

On episode 229 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Andy Olson and Courtney Layne Brewer talk the Illini's 71-68 win over Michigan State.

No. 9 Illinois gave No. 1 Purdue all could handle in a second half comeback but the upset bid came up just short in an 83-78 win Friday night at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana. WCIA 3's Bret Beherns and Andy Olson recap the game in episode 228 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod.

In episode 227 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Bret Beherns introduces the newest member of the WCIA 3 Sports Team, Courtney Layne Brewer. Welcome to the team!

On episode 226 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Andy Olson and Bret Beherns talk Marcus Domask's big 32-point night as No. 9 Illinois downs Northwestern 96-66. Since Terrence Shannon Jr.'s suspension, the Illini are beating opponents by an average of 31.5 points per game.

In episode 225 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Bret Beherns and Andy Olson recap a tumultuous 48 hours for the Illinois basketball program after Terrence Shannon Jr. was charged with rape in Kansas, arrested, released on bond, suspended from the program and then the Illini beat Fairleigh Dickinson in the non-conference finale the next day. Hear comments from Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman and head coach Brad Underwood in this extended podcast detailing all the events.

In episode 224 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Bret Beherns and Andy Olson recap Illinois basketball's 97-73 blowout win over Missouri in Braggin' Rights Friday night. Terrence Shannon Jr. scored a game high 30 points with Quincy Guerrier putting up a career high 28 to lead the way.

On episode 223 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Andy Olson recaps the Illini's 74-57 win over Colgate in their return to the State Farm Center as Coleman Hawkins leads Illinois with a season-high 16 points.

On episode 222 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Andy Olson and Bret Beherns talk Illinois' 86-79 loss to No. 17 Tennessee on Saturday. The Illini come back to Champaign 2-1 on it's first road trip away from the State Farm Center, after wins over Rutgers and No. 11 Florida Atlantic.

In episode 221 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Bret Beherns and Andy Olson recap Illinois basketball's 98-89 win over No. 11 Florida Atlantic in the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday night. Terrence Shannon Jr. and Marcus Domask posted career highs scoring 33 points apiece in the victory, as the Illini improve to 7-1 on the season.

In episode 220 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod, Bret Beherns and Andy Olson recap Illinois basketball 76-58 win at Rutgers Saturday in the Big Ten opener for both teams at Jersey Mikes Arena. Terrence Shannon Jr. put up a game high 23 points and 10 rebounds, leading the Illini to their first road win of the season, to start a critical three-game east coast swing.

For the final time this season, IlliniBoard.com's Robert Rosenthal joins Andy Olson on the Sunday No Huddle to break down the end of Illinois' season after a 45-43 loss to Northwestern.

On episode 218 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Andy Olson and Bret Beherns talk the Illini's 45-43 loss to Northwestern that sends them home for the holidays.

In episode 217 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Bret Beherns looks back at Illinois basketball's Black Friday blowout win over Western Illinois, behind a game high 19 points from Terrence Shannon Jr., Dain Dainja's 16 and a double-double from Quincy Guerrier, posting 10 points and 15 rebounds.

On episode 216 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Andy Olson and Bret Beherns break down Illinois' 88-60 win over Southern that included impressive performances from Terrence Shannon Jr. and Niccolo Moretti.