Tyler Pence didn’t come into the TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon thinking he was going to run his fastest time ever.
He also didn’t expect the two runners from Kenya who were far out in front of him through the first half of the race to be disqualified for running the wrong route.
But both things happened Sunday in the 23rd running of the marathon.
Tyler Pence is the head cross country and track coach at the University of Illinois Springfield. He spoke with Community Voices about his career and sticking with running after many injuries. He qualified for the U.S. Olympic team trials and spoke about his plans for competing in the future.
This interview aired on WUIS, NPR Illinois on August 30, 2021.
The Illinois baseball team announced Monday they will be playing the University of Illinois Springfield. The game will not count towards the official 56-game spring schedule.
The matchup will be an extended exhibition game that is free and open to the public.
This story appeared on FightingIllini.com on Aug. 30, 2021.
The University of Illinois Springfield named Laura Liesman Director of Athletics.
“I am thrilled to join the UIS community," Liesman said. "I want to thank Chancellor Whitney, Vice Chancellor Comerford, the search committee and everyone who engaged in the search process. The commitment and passion of the coaches and staff is energizing and I look forward to partnering together to provide an exceptional experience for our student-athletes while continuing to integrate Athletics into the fabric of the campus and Springfield community.”
The University of Illinois Springfield has named Laura Liesman as its Designate Director of Athletics, pending approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees. The Aurora, Illinois native has spent the past 18 years at Georgian Court University (GCU) in Lakewood, New Jersey. At GCU, she is the Assistant Vice President for Athletics and Recreation and Director of Athletics.
The University of Illinois Springfield has filled two head coaching vacancies, the school announced on Monday.
Kamille Jones will take over for Trey Salinas as the Prairie Stars’ volleyball coach. Jones was previously an assistant coach at the University of South Florida. Meanwhile, Michael Leotta will be the new men’s and women’s golf coach to replace Frank Marsaglia.
This article was published in The State Journal-Register on July 27, 2021.
Longtime collegiate soccer coach Aydin Gonulsen, who led the then-Sangamon State University men's soccer teams to three national championships, has died. He was 78.
A baseball season that was in jeopardy just six short months ago turned out pretty well for the Springfield area.