The Illini rallied for 5 runs in the second inning against the Bobcats, and never looked back.  The victory in the Illini's first-ever home NCAA regional sets up a game 4 matchup with Notre Dame.  That game was postponed by rain Saturday, and will be played at 3 p.m. Sunday.

A 3-game weekend sweep of Rutgers included a 28-13 rout of the Scarlet Knights.   The 24 straight wins ties the NCAA mark held this year by Texas A&M.