CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Attendees have been announced for the annual Illini Night at Busch Stadium.
St. Louis native Carson Boyd will throw out the first pitch before the Cardinals take on the Braves at 7:15 p.m on Friday, July 10. More area athletes, including Brandon Henderson, Nick Hankins Jr. and Jacob Eberhart, will also be at the game, signing autographs for fans pregame.
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Fans can buy a special Illini Night ticket that includes a Cardinals/Illini hat, and those without a ticket can join student-athletes at a free pregame party at Paddy O’s.
Last month, head football coach Bret Bielema was joined by defensive back Matthew Bailey and defensive lineman Joe Barna at Illini Night at Wrigley Field…