This Week in Illini Athletics: Jan. 3-9, 2022

Welcome to “This Week in Illini Athletics,” a weekly review of the past week of Illini sports and a preview of the week to come.

MEN’S BASKETBALL (9-3 Overall, 2-0 Big Ten)

Last Week: Due to COVID-19 cases within the Illini basketball program, Wednesday’s game against Florida A&M was cancelled and Sunday’s game against Minnesota was postponed.

This Week: After the postponement of Sunday’s game, Illinois will travel to Minnesota on Tuesday before a quick return home to host Maryland on Thursday. Both games will tip off at 6 p.m.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL (5-7 Overall, 0-1 Big Ten)

Last Week: The Illini women postponed both of their games as well after positive COVID-19 tests arose. Games against #6…