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UI roundup: Wrestlers cruise to victory

CHAMPAIGN — Illinois won eight of 10 matches on Friday in a 34-6 victory against Michigan at Huff Hall.

The 12th-ranked Illini received victories from Travis Piotrowski (125 pounds), Zane Richards (133), Eric Barone (149), Kyle Langenderfer (157), Isaiah Martinez (165), Zac Brunson (174), Emery Parker (184) and Brooks Black (285) against the 15th-rated Wolverines.

The win moved Illinois to 3-2 on the season, including 2-2 in the Big Ten.

In women’s track and field

Bloch-Jones a winner. Argenta-Oreana product Kandie Bloch-Jones took home a high jump title for Illinois on Friday at the Rod McCravy Memorial event’s first day in Lexington, Ky.