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3-in-1 Podcast

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From the WCIA 3 Sports team, a podcast about all things sports in central Illinois. From high school sports, to Illinois athletics and beyond. The team brings a unique take to sports with this podcast.
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3-in-1 PodcastMar 07, 2021

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How Sweet it is

How Sweet it is

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.


Mar 24, 202418:60
History in Omaha

History in Omaha

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.


Mar 22, 202420:51
Title Town

Title Town

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.

Mar 18, 202426:52
A Tale of Two Halves

A Tale of Two Halves

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.

Mar 17, 202416:48
Refuse to Lose

Refuse to Lose

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.

Mar 16, 202416:15
Wire-to-Wire over Iowa

Wire-to-Wire over Iowa

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.

Mar 11, 202415:15
Title Hopes Dashed

Title Hopes Dashed

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.


Mar 06, 202426:13
Domask's Day in the Dairyland

Domask's Day in the Dairyland

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.

Mar 03, 202419:04
Defense Optional

Defense Optional

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.


Feb 29, 202424:37
Brad Underwood's Strong Message

Brad Underwood's Strong Message

In 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.

Feb 25, 202421:37
WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Unhappy Valley

WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Unhappy Valley

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.

Feb 22, 202421:12
Terp Off the Back

Terp Off the Back

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.

Feb 18, 202421:59
"You're Welcome"

"You're Welcome"

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.


Feb 14, 202422:18
Sparty Too Strong

Sparty Too Strong

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.


Feb 11, 202420:02
Big Red Scare

Big Red Scare

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.


Feb 05, 202416:26
Beating the Buckeyes

Beating the Buckeyes

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.

Jan 31, 202419:29
Goode Sinks the Hoosiers

Goode Sinks the Hoosiers

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.

Jan 28, 202407:17
A Big Night for Boo

A Big Night for Boo

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.


Jan 25, 202422:21
Terrence Shannon makes his much anticipated return

Terrence Shannon makes his much anticipated return

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.

Jan 22, 202419:59
Illinois beats Michigan for seventh straight time

Illinois beats Michigan for seventh straight time

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.

Jan 19, 202416:55
Outtoughed by the Terps

Outtoughed by the Terps

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.

Jan 15, 202407:56
Taking Down Sparty

Taking Down Sparty

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.

Jan 12, 202416:22
Comeback comes up short

Comeback comes up short

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.


Jan 06, 202417:25
Welcome Courtney!

Welcome Courtney!

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!

Jan 04, 202426:36
Domask's 2024 Fireworks

Domask's 2024 Fireworks

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.

Jan 03, 202419:09
With Terrence Shannon Jr. suspended, Illinois beats FDU

With Terrence Shannon Jr. suspended, Illinois beats FDU

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.


Dec 30, 202347:23
Braggin' Rights Redemption

Braggin' Rights Redemption

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.


Dec 23, 202324:10
Constructing a 74-57 win over Colgate

Constructing a 74-57 win over Colgate

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.

Dec 18, 202309:13
Rocky Topped in Tennessee

Rocky Topped in Tennessee

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.

Dec 09, 202317:57
Hoot Hoot

Hoot Hoot

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.


Dec 06, 202317:30
A Dub Above

A Dub Above

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.


Dec 03, 202324:28
Sunday No Huddle w/ Robert Rosenthal (11-26-23)

Sunday No Huddle w/ Robert Rosenthal (11-26-23)

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.

Nov 27, 202316:58
Illini Football Postmortem

Illini Football Postmortem

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.

Nov 26, 202324:29
Black Friday Beatdown

Black Friday Beatdown

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.

Nov 25, 202311:28
Resounding Win for Illini Basketball

Resounding Win for Illini Basketball

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.

Nov 20, 202313:06
Sunday No Huddle w/ Robert Rosenthal (11-19-23)

Sunday No Huddle w/ Robert Rosenthal (11-19-23)

On this edition of the Sunday No Huddle, Andy Olson and Robert Rosenthal look at some of the positives of Illinois' late loss to Iowa and look ahead to the do or die final game against Northwestern.

Nov 20, 202310:34
Iowa City Letdown

Iowa City Letdown

On episode 214 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod, Andy Olson and Bret Beherns go over the Illini's disappointing loss to Iowa as all bowl eligibility hopes now rest on the final week against Northwestern.

Nov 19, 202320:18
Terrence Takeover

Terrence Takeover

On episode 213 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Andy Olson rides solo breaking down the dominating second half by Illinois basketball to beat Valparaiso 87-64.

Nov 18, 202308:51
Kolek, Marquette Hand Illinois First Loss of the Season

Kolek, Marquette Hand Illinois First Loss of the Season

In episode 212 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Bret Beherns and Andy Olson recap Illinois basketball's 71-64 loss to No. 4 Marquette in the final Gavitt Games showdown at State Farm Center behind a game high 24 points from Tyler Kolek, who was playing with a bum ankle.


Nov 15, 202321:48
Sunday No Huddle w/ Robert Rosenthal (11-12-23)

Sunday No Huddle w/ Robert Rosenthal (11-12-23)

Andy Olson and IlliniBoard.com's Robert Rosenthal talk about all the good to come out of Illinois' 48-45 overtime win over Indiana, and some of the bad that led this one to even be close.

Nov 13, 202313:27
Paddock Attack

Paddock Attack

WCIA -- In episode 210 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Bret Beherns and Andy Olson recap Illinois football's wild come from behind 48-45 win over Indiana with back-up, walk-on quarterback John Paddock throwing for a Memorial Stadium record 507 yards to go along with four touchdowns, all in his first start as a Power 5 quarterback.


Nov 12, 202330:36
A Grizzled Win

A Grizzled Win

In episode 209 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Bret Beherns recaps Illinois basketball's 64-53 win over Oakland Friday night in a game where the Illini shot 4-of-16 from beyond the arc and 50 percent from the free throw line. The Illini improved to 2-0 on the season, using a 16-0 late second half run to secure the victory.

Nov 11, 202312:15
Off and Running

Off and Running

In episode 208 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Bret Beherns and Andy Olson recap Illinois basketball's season opening 80-52 win over Eastern Illinois behind a game high 18 points from freshman Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn.


Nov 07, 202320:35
Sunday No Huddle w/ Robert Rosenthal (11-5-23)

Sunday No Huddle w/ Robert Rosenthal (11-5-23)

On this week's version of the Sunday No Huddle, WCIA 3's Bret Beherns and Robert Rosenthal from Illiniboard.com look back at Illinois football's win at Minnesota capped by a late fourth quarter drive and some heroics by back-up quarterback John Paddock.

Nov 05, 202307:40
Paddock's Minnesota Moment

Paddock's Minnesota Moment

On episode 206 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Andy Olson and Bret Beherns breakdown the Illini's improbable 27-26 comeback win at Minnesota to keep the season alive.

Nov 05, 202314:18
Sunday No Huddle w/ Robert Rosenthal (10-22-23)

Sunday No Huddle w/ Robert Rosenthal (10-22-23)

This week on the Sunday No Huddle, Andy Olson and IlliniBoard.com's Robert Rosenthal talk the fallout of Illinois' loss to Wisconsin heading into an all-important bye week.

Oct 22, 202309:41
Fourth Quarter Collapse

Fourth Quarter Collapse

In episode 203 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Bret Beherns, Andy Olson and Brice Bement recap Illinois football's 25-21 loss to Wisconsin, after the Badgers scored 18 fourth quarter points in the comeback victory.

Oct 22, 202325:50
Sunday No Huddle w/ Robert Rosenthal (10-15-23)

Sunday No Huddle w/ Robert Rosenthal (10-15-23)

Illinois football gets a big boost. In this week's Sunday No Huddle, WCIA 3 Sports Director Bret Beherns chats with Robert Rosenthal from Illiniboard.com about the team's 27-24 upset win at Maryland on Saturday.


Oct 15, 202310:35
Season Saver?

Season Saver?

In episode 201 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Bret Beherns and Andy Olson recap Illinois football's potential season saving 27-24 win at Maryland on Saturday. Andy offers his perspective from the field in College Park, where Caleb Griffin's 43-yard field goal as time expired gave the Illini their first Big Ten win of the season, snapping a two-game losing streak.


Oct 15, 202332:41
Sunday No Huddle w/ Robert Rosenthal (10-8-23)

Sunday No Huddle w/ Robert Rosenthal (10-8-23)

On this edition of the Sunday No Huddle, IlliniBoard.com’s Robert Rosenthal joins Andy Olson as the two try not to sound like broken records following Illinois’ loss to Nebraska.

Oct 09, 202314:02