The public will get its first glance at Lovie Smith coaching the Illinois football team on Saturday during the Illini’s only open practice this spring. But that isn’t the only UI sport staying active this weekend. Here are three more to keep an eye on:
BASEBALL
Dan Hartleb’s team will play only its second Friday night home game this season at 6 tonight when the Illini (14-16) welcome in Atlantic 10 leader Saint Louis (16-18) for a three-game nonconference series at Illinois Field. This marks the first of three consecutive weekends that Illinois is in Champaign, a good sign considering Illinois is 4-1 at home this season.