It’s almost time to flip the calendar to 2023. But before we do, let’s recap some of the highlights of the second half of 2022.
Fighting Illini football and women’s basketball are in the midst of a rapid rebuild, and there was a plethora of needle-moving, noteworthy stories across Champaign and the entire Big Ten.
In case you wanted to check out the first half of 2022, look here. Otherwise, let’s begin in July!
Jul. 14: Former Illini Michael Massey is called up by the Kansas City Royals. The infielder made his MLB debut the following day, and recorded his first major league hit on July 16.