Windy City Bulls Pick Up Big Win Against Wisconsin Herd
By Justin Evans
Sports Reporter
ON AIR Daily News
The Windy City Bulls closed out their regular season home schedule with a thrilling 116-115 win over the Wisconsin Herd on Monday night, March 16, 2026.
Forward Kevin Knox II delivered a standout performance, leading all scorers with a career-high 40 points while shooting 58% from the field and 56% from three-point range. He also added 12 rebounds to secure a double-double.
Facing a must-win scenario as they continue their push toward the NBA G League Playoffs, Windy City competed with a limited roster, dressing just eight players. The Bulls struggled early, shooting 20% from beyond the arc in the first quarter and attempting only 18 field goals.
Momentum began to shift in the second quarter when Windy City went on a 6-0 run to take the lead midway through the period. Mac McClung sparked the offense with 10
points in the quarter, but Wisconsin’s Stephen Thompson Jr. answered with 10 of his own, sending the game into halftime tied at 59-59.
The game turned in the third quarter as Knox caught fire, pouring in 17 points on 67% shooting. His offensive surge, combined with an 11-point fourth quarter from McClung, helped the Bulls hold off the Herd and secure the narrow victory.
McClung finished with 36 points, continuing his dominant season and maintaining his position as the league’s leading scorer. Giorgi Bezhanishvili contributed a double-double with 14 points and a game-high 15 rebounds, while Mouhamadou Gueye added 14 points and eight rebounds.
For Wisconsin, Cormac Ryan led the way with 29 points, seven rebounds, and six assists. Mark Sears chipped in 20 points, while Thompson Jr. finished with 18 points and eight rebounds. John Butler Jr. and Kira Lewis Jr. also scored in double figures with 11 and 10 points, respectively.
With the win, Windy City improves to 15-16 on the season, while Wisconsin falls to 9-22. The Bulls now hit the road for a five-game stretch to close out the regular season, aiming to lock in a playoff spot. Their next matchup comes against the Capital City Go-Go on Wednesday, March 18, with tip-off scheduled for 6:00 p.m. CST.
Knox, Bulls Scorch Suns in Series Sweep
By Christopher Pennant
Sports Reporter
ON AIR Daily News
Kevin Knox finally broke out of a long shooting slump, scoring 34 points to lead the Windy City Bulls to a 124-116 win over the Valley Suns on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Knox had missed 38 of his last 51 goal attempts, a cold stretch that coincided with a five-game Windy City losing streak.
In the return match against the Suns, he finished 11 of 17 from the field with six three-pointers.
Bulls coach Billy Donovan III praised Knox’s commitment to working through his shooting difficulties.
“I think it’s just the work that he’s consistently put in, and the belief he has in himself,” said Donovan. “It was good to see him have some success, just trust in the work.”
Mac McClung scored 36 points and Mo Gueye added 30 for the Bulls (13-16), who swept the two-game season series against the Suns. McClung added 10 assists for his 11th double-double of the year.
Zurich Phelps and Jaden Shackelford scored 27 points each for the Valley Suns (9-22).
The modest win streak puts Windy City a half-game back of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Donovan said his staff is focused on keeping the team in good form during a strenuous series of contests.
“Ever since [playing Cleveland on March 3], we’ve been playing every other day,” he said. “We’re still in the playoff hunt, we’ve still got a lot of meaningful basketball left to be played, but the big thing for us moving forward is keeping our guys fresh.”
The Bulls play their final home game March 17 versus the Wisconsin Herd, before a six-game road trip to finish the regular season.
Bezhanishvili, Bulls Get Last Word in Defeat of Suns
By Christopher Pennant
Sports Reporter
ON AIR Daily News
The Valley Suns tried to take Giorgi Bezhanishvili out of his game. Instead, they lit a fire under him–and his teammates.
Bezhanishvili scored 21 points and pulled down a game-high 13 rebounds in helping the Windy City Bulls to a 124-116 win at NOW Arena on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
The Suns bench had repeatedly called for a three-second violation on Bezhanishvili throughout the second half. Bezhanishvili started talking back during the fourth quarter, and when he sank a corner three to give the Bulls the lead, he pointed at the opposing bench as he ran upcourt. That trey kicked off a 13-2 Bulls run to give them a lead they wouldn’t relinquish.
Mo Gueye led all scorers with 27 points along with 12 boards, and Mac McClung dished out 17 assists for the Bulls (13-16), who snapped a five-game losing streak. The Suns (9-21) were led by Jaden Shackelford’s 27 points.
The Bulls and Suns close out their two-game series on Saturday, March 14.
Bears Start Offseason Changes,Trade Top Receiver
By Joshua M. Hicks
Sports Editor
ON AIR Daily News
Coming off a 2026 NFC Divisional Playoff exit and the franchise’s first playoff appearance since 2020, the Chicago Bears started their offseason by shaking up the roster in a
blockbuster trade that sent top wide receiver DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
The trade included a 2026 fifth-round pick going with Moore to the Bills in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick heading back to the Bears.
With this trade, the Bears created ample salary cap space to make improvements on both sides of the football field, which included pursuing names such as Las Vegas Raiders Maxx Crosby and free agent center Tyler Linderbaum currently on the market.
During his three seasons in Chicago, the 28-year-old standout played 51 games, catching 244 passes on 361 targets for 3,012 yards and 20 touchdowns.
Windy City Bulls Bounce Back with Huge Win 133-127
Split Two Game Series Against the Long Island Nets
By Joshua M. Hicks
Sports Editor
ON AIR Daily News
After losing to the Long Island Nets on Thursday, February 5th, the Windy City Bulls bounced back by winning the second game Friday February 6, 2026, of a back-to-back series with the Nets 133-127. The split puts the Bulls above .500 with a 9-8 record.
The Bulls started the game off slow with a few turnovers, ultimately leading to the Nets taking a quick 16-9 lead in the first quarter.
But thanks to guard Mac McClung’s 11 points, the Bulls were able to stay in the game, suffering a 40-29 deficit while shooting 36 percent from the field and 38 percent from the 3-point line at the end of the first quarter.
But the Bulls responded in the second quarter, creating a comeback that would ultimately give the Bulls the lead at the halfway point.
But the Nets held their own as they were able withstand the comeback and keep the game close, heading into halftime with a 64-62 lead. McClung was the only Bulls player with double figures (19 points) in the half, and the team shot 45 percent from the field and 50 percent from the 3-point line.
The Nets turned up the heat on the defensive end in the second half, picking up where they left off at the beginning of the game. They extended their halftime lead back to a 12 point lead.
But thanks to the leadership of McClung, guard Yuki Kawamura and timely 3-point baskets from guard Caleb Grill, the Bulls regained control of the lead in the final two minutes of the game. Their efforts help eliminate their double digit deficit and secure the win.
The team shot 46 percent from the field and 48 percent from the 3-point land. McClung finished the game with 33 points. Kawamura stepped up with 25 points of his own, while Grill chipped in 16 points.
After splitting the two-game series against the Nets, Bulls head coach Billy Donovan III explained the difference in the team’s success from the first game compared to the second game.
“Our resiliency was so much better,” Donovan said. “I thought we finally generated some more driving lanes around the rim, which opened some things up. In the second half, McClung and Kawamura were able to find some driving lanes which made the game easier for us.”
McClung and Kawamura have brought a dynamic to the backcourt that helped enhance the Bulls with a different look than previous years. With those two players officially being locked in with the team for the season, Donovan is making sure that with time, the chemistry between the two players grows overtime, a challenge he is excited to take on.
“It’s the third game since [Yuki] has been with us, so the chemistry has to come with time,” Donovan said. “Those two guys are pros and most importantly, they want to win.”
Kawamura played for the Chicago Bulls throughout the week, and shortly after their game against the Toronto Raptors, he traveled from Toronto back to Hoffman Estates to play in tonight’s game.
Running on fumes, Kawamura’s performance didn’t stop him from playing the way Donovan encouraged him to play. He was pleased with his performance, expressing his gratitude for the win.
“I just stay ready,” Kawamura said. [Coach] wanted me to stay aggressive, attack the paint and make a play. We only have 10 guys and we help each other. I’m glad we won the game.”
The next game is Wednesday, February 11 at 7 pm against the Grand Rapids Gold.n.
Bulls Fall to Nets in Thursday Afternoon Home Loss
Kevin Knox Scores 33
By Justin Evans
Sports Reporter
ON AIR Daily News
The Shorthanded Windy City Bulls lost at home to the Long Island Nets 143-123 Thursday afternoon, February 5, 2026, Kevin Knox II Led all Bulls players with 33 points with a sharp 55% from threes made yesterday afternoon.
The Nets set the tone early, jumping to a 9 point lead at the end of the first quarter by a score of 38-29. Knox II lead all scorers early with an efficient 11 points from the field and 3 three pointers made Long Island would continue their run as they lead by 15 points in the second quarter, EJ Liddell would lead all Nets players as he ended the second half with 13 points
Windy City struggled early against the Nets as they shot under 40% from the field in the first half as they trailed 66-57 going into halftime.
The Nets cooled off in the third quarter as the Bulls were able to trim the lead down to 5, but the Nets went on a 18-0 run to extend the lead by 27 going into the fourth.
The Bulls were outscored 41-25 in the third quarter. Long Island continued their run in the fourth quarter as they would close out the Bulls dominant performance.
Alongside Knox's 33 points, Bulls forward Keyshawn Bryant scored 30 points and grabbed five rebounds.
Long Island Nets Center Grant Nelson and forward Nate Williams scored 21 points each to go along with Liddell's 30 points close out the Bulls.
“Physical Tough” DePaul Defense Leads To Win Over Seton Hall
DePaul Blue Demons Basketball Schedule February 2026
Creighton vs. DePaul Wed. Feb. 11 8:00pm
DePaul vs. Seton Hall Wed. Feb. 18 7:00pm
Providence vs. DePaul Sat. Feb. 21 7:00pm
DePaul vs. Creighton Wed. Feb. 25 8:00pm
DePaul Win Makes A Statement
By Christopher Pennant
Sports Reporter
ON AIR Daily News
It’s too early to look to the future, but the DePaul Blue Demons are finally making some waves in the Big East.
CJ Gunn scored 19 points and added four blocks as DePaul smothered Seton Hall early on their way to a 67-60 win on January 24, 2026 at Wintrust Arena.
The Blue Demons (12-8, 4-5) never trailed in the victory, which is their fourth in conference play this season. The team won four Big East games last year, the first for head coach Chris Holtmann.
“We feel like in the last two games we haven’t been the ‘DePaul defense’ that we want to be,” said guard Brandon Maclin, who scored 14 points off the bench. “We knew they (Seton Hall) were one of the hardest-playing, most physical teams in the conference, so that’s how we wanted to practice all week.
The game operated at a grinding pace befitting these two teams. Seton Hall (14-6, 4-5) didn’t convert their second field goal until less than 10 minutes remained in the first half. DePaul totaled six steals and 10 blocks.
Holtmann had nothing but praise for his team’s effort.
“I thought we played a really clean second half, and had some beautiful offensive possessions against their pressure,” he said.
The Blue Demons have four wins in their last six games after starting their Big East schedule with three road losses. They begin a two-game road trip January 28 at Georgetown before traveling to play Xavier.
Rams Beat Bears In Overtime 20-17
A Moment of Hope - Then Devastating Disappointment
Flags may as well have flown half mast in Chicago on Monday January 19, 2026 as the city descended into a state of mourning after the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Chicago Bears 20-17 in overtime in the NFC Divisional Round playoff game on Sunday January 18, 2026. The game was held at Soldier Field in Chicago.
Frigid temperatures didn't keep die hard Bear fans away, and a lively crowd cheered the Bears all the way to the last second, knowing this game could lead them to the Super Bowl.
With L.A. ahead 17-10 and 18 seconds remaining in the game, Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (#18) threw a touchdown pass to Cole Kmet , and the kick for the extra point tied the game at 17-17 and forced overtime. Photo by John L. Alexander, ON AIR Daily News.
Bears fans were ecstatic, celebrating this seemingly miraculous second chance at victory. A packed Soldier Field stadium watched breathlessly as the Bears maneuvered to get into scoring position. Photo by John L. Alexander/ON AIR Daily News.
But then the unspeakable happened. Rams safety Kamren Curl intercepted a pass thrown under pressure by Bears quarterback Caleb William in overtime, setting up L.A.'s winning drive. Photo by John L. Alexander/ON AIR Daily News.
Despite efforts of Bears' defense, the Rams marched down the field close enough for a 42-yard field goal by Harrison Mevis in overtime, which gave the L.A. Rams a 20-17 victory and ended the Bears season. Photo by John L. Alexander/ON AIR Daily News.
LA Rams top performer: Kyren Williams recorded 117 total yards and 2 touchdowns. Bears top performer was quarterback Caleb Williams who threw for 257 yards and 2 touchdowns in the playoff game against the Rams. Photo by John L. Alexander/ON AIR Daily News.
Former Bull Thompson Hits 16 in Fourth Quarter
Lowers The Boom on Bulls
By Chris Pennant
Sports Reporter
ON AIR Daily News
The Windy City Bulls were on their way to a win Sunday, January 11, 2026, but a familiar face spoiled their chances.
Former Bulls guard Ethan Thompson scored 16 of his game-high 36 points in a tightly contested fourth quarter, including a tie-breaking three-pointer with two minutes left, and the Noblesville Boom beat the Bulls 128-120.
Windy City held a 16-point lead at halftime and an eight-point lead going into the fourth quarter, but Thompson, who played in 63 games for Windy City, hit all six of his second-half three- pointers to spark Noblesville’s comeback.
The two teams traded leads throughout the fourth quarter, before Mac McClung hit a driving floater to put the Bulls up 120-118. After Noblesville’s Kam Jones tied the game with a layup, Thompson and Kyle Guy nailed corner threes on back-to-back possessions to put the game out of reach.
The loss was Windy City’s third in the last four games and dropped their record to 4-5. All five Bulls starters scored in double figures, led by McClung’s 20 points. Center Lachlan Olbrich added 19 points and 10 rebounds. Kevin Knox II and Emanuel Miller each scored 18.
Reserve forward Jalen Slawson tallied 27 points and nine rebounds off the bench for the Boom (4-5). Sunday’s loss marked the end of a 2-3 homestand for Windy City. They start a six-game road trip Thursday at San Diego.
Bears Snatch Win From Packers 31-27
Crowds Were Amazed
Bears' Wide Receiver Devin Duvernay surges forward, gaining yards in a game that stunned the crowd as the Bears came back from an 18 point halftime deficit to maneuver a 31-27 victory against the Green Bay Packers Saturday January 10. Photo by John L. Alexander, ON AIR Daily News.
Bears Overcome Obstacles To Emerge Victorious
Chicago Bears Wide Receiver DJ Moore (#2) was a key player in the the stunning fourth quarter comeback victory over the Green Bay Packers in Saturday night's highly anticipated game at Soldier Field. Photo by John L. Alexander, ON AIR Daily News
If you left the room or if you drove home from the party during the third quarter, sure of a Packers win against the Bears, you probably were stunned by the final score of the game Saturday January 10, 2026.. The Bears rallied from being down 21-3 at halftime to win 31-27, thanks to key plays such as the fake screen touchdown pass from Bears quarter back Caleb Williams to Bears wide receiver DJ Moore.
Chance the Rapper and Former Chicago Bear Peanut Tillman Celebrate Saturday's Win
Chance the Rapper and Ex Chicago Bear Peanut Tillman enjoy Saturday's thrilling conclusion to the Bears-Packers match-up. Photo by John L. Alexander, ON AIR Daily News.
Bears' offensive coordinator Ben Johnson obviously made some adjustments during halftime. The Bears emerged on the field with new energy and what looked like a blowout victory for the Packers was suddenly a toss-up game that had fans on the edge of their seats.
Missed kicks played a crucial role in Green Bay's ultimate loss, despite the 18 point lead going into the third quarter. As always, such losses call into question the decisions of the coaches in critical moments. Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur's future has been a topic of speculation.
Bears Tight End Colston Loveland's performance on the field gave his team new inspiration. The longtime rivalry between Chicago and Green Bay ignited a fire under the Bears' offense, at the end of the game, Bears' QB Williams had achieved a post seaso record of 361 passing yards.
Bulls' Cornerback Kyler Gordon, off the injured list after a groin injury, struggled to give his best performance, in this highly anticipated rivalry in which Green Bay went down in defeat to the the Chicago Bears' creative offensive tactics that snatched victory from Green Bay in the fourth quarter.
UIC Dominates Matchup Against Illinois Tech 102-64
Final Non-Conference Game
By Christopher Pennant
Sports Reporter
ON AIR Daily News
Mekhi Lowery and Abdul Momoh scored 17 points apiece to lead UIC over Division III Illinois Institute of Technology 102-64 on Monday, December 29 at Credit Union 1 Arena.
The Flames had little trouble in their last non-conference matchup of the season. Freshman guard Andy Johnson hit a three-pointer at the outset of the game, followed by a trey from Ahmad Henderson II to kick off a 10-0 UIC run. They built their lead to as much as 39 points.
UIC (5-8) used their size advantage to dominate the interior, as they outscored IIT by 30 in the paint and had a plus-26 edge on the boards. Lowery, a product of south suburban Oswego East High School, pulled down a game-high seven rebounds and Momoh added six.
Senior guard John Davis III led Illinois Tech (4-8) with 15 points. Fellow Oswego East product Bryce Shoto added 12 points and five assists for the Scarlet Hawks.
UIC gets back to Missouri Valley Conference play January 1 at home against Southern Illinois.
Duke downs Arkansas on Thanksgiving Day 80-71
Cameron Boozer Puts In 35
By Christopher Pennant
Sports Reporter
ON AIR Daily News
The trip to Chicago felt like a homecoming for Cameron Boozer, and he made sure to kick up his feet and get comfortable.
Boozer tied a season high with 35 points to lead No. 4 Duke University to an 80-71 win over No. 22 Arkansas in the CBS Sports Thanksgiving Classic at the United Center.
Boozer’s father Carlos, who was in attendance, spent four of his 12 NBA seasons with the Chicago Bulls.
Caleb Foster added 15 points for the Duke Blue Devils (8-0), who are undefeated through November for the first time in Jon Scheyer’s tenure as head coach.
Caleb Foster, Duke Blue Devils Guard was key to Duke's Thanksgiving Day win agains Arkansas.
They’ll face No. 10 Florida at home December 2 before going on the road to No. 11 Michigan State December 6.
Darius Acuff had 21 points for the Arkansas Razorbacks (5-2), who dropped their second game against a ranked opponent this season..
Windy City Bulls Bounce Back With Win Against Cleveland Charge
By Joshua M Hicks
Sports Editor
ON AIR Daily News
After losing against the Sioux Falls on Wednesday, Nov 26, the Windy City Bulls bounced back with a win against the Cleveland Charge on Friday. The win is the first of the two-game matchup against the Charge, putting the Bulls with a 4-3 record.
The game started with both teams scoring baskets at will. Behind a quick 7-point start from forward Trentyn Flowers, the Bulls had a strong offensive start, shooting above 50 percent from the field.
But the Charge woke up, shooting 70 percent from the 3-point line. Combining the shooting with former 2020 lottery pick guard Killian Hayes chipping in 13 points, the efforts put the Bulls at a 41-33 deficit. Recently acquired three-time slam dunk champion guard Matt McClung led the Bulls with 10 points and 3 rebounds.
The Charge’s offensive output continued to put a beating on the Bulls, shooting 50 percent from the 3-point line and 57 percent from the field. After being down by double digits, the Bulls made a comeback cutting the deficit to nine points, 74-69, behind the efforts of McClung and Flowers.
McClung and Flowers combined for 29 of the team’s 65 points in the first half. Forward Emmanuel Miller contributed with 11 points, while center Lachlin Olbrich scored 8 points.
The Bulls comeback continued in the second half, with the team eventually taking the lead with 5 minutes left in the third quarter. Guard Kevin Knox helped lead the comeback, coming alive in the scoring department by scoring 12 points, including a layup at the buzzer to help the Bulls get an 11-point lead on the Charge. Leading 105-94, Knox finished the quarter with 19 points, with five other players in double figures.
Knox picked up the same way he ended the third quarter, starting the fourth quarter with two open 3-point jump shots to extend the Bulls lead to 17 points. Knox’s scoring and defensive presence provided the Bulls an extra boost of energy that brought the Bulls the momentum to continue building on their lead.
he Charge continued to fight back, at one point cutting the lead to single digits, but despite Hayes’ 40-point night, Miller scored some timely buckets in the final minutes to keep the Bulls afloat to maintain the lead and secure the victory.
Knox led all scorers with 25 points, while Miller finished with 24 points, McClung chips in 22 points, Olbrich scoring 18 points and Flowers and Bulls rookie forward Noa Essengue with 15 points each.
Head coach Billy Donovan III was proud of the team’s efforts, including the third quarter where they held the Charge to only scoring 20 points and scoring 40 points themselves. With the fast style of pace, the team knows that turnovers will play a factor in games (they had 22 turnovers in this game), but they also know that playing tough defense positions them to play the style of play that they want. That is part of what Donovan wants to implement into the team.
“The guys like to play fast and get on the run, but if you want to get out and run, you have to give your best effort on the defensive end,” Donovan said.
In regards to the third quarter, Knox played a major role in helping the team win the quarter by scoring over half of his 25 points during that time. He is known for being a starter in the league, but coming off the bench, he’s showing that he is a team first player who understands his role and is doing whatever it takes to win.
“I can play [either starter or bench role],” Knox said. “In the G-League I usually start but I talked [head coach Billy Donovan III] and I know we got a couple two-way players so I’m being professional and doing whatever the team needs me to do. Whether I start or come off the bench, I have to stay aggressive regardless.”
Donovan praised Knox for her professionalism, stating that his work ethic, humility and leadership are what makes him stand out in times like this.
“[Kevin Knox] is one of the best professionals I’ve ever been around,” Donovan said. “He’s humble and all about the team, which I really give him credit for. The Sioux Falls game for the whole team was kind of a down game, but [Kevin Knox] got right back in the gym the next day, getting shots, putting in his work, and that was a result of what you saw today.”
The Bulls next home game is Sunday, Nov 30 at 2 pm against the Cleveland Charge.
Windy City Bulls fall under Cleveland onslaught for third loss in four games
By Christopher Pennant
Spors Reporter
ON AIR Daily News
For most people, the winter blues start to hit right after the New Year’s holiday. For the Windy City Bulls, the doldrums came right after tip-off Sunday afternoon.
The Cleveland Charge outscored the Bulls 43-20 in the first quarter and never trailed on the way to a 135-117 victory. The win earned Cleveland a split in the two-game weekend series, after the Bulls won Friday night 142-135.
Former NBA lottery pick Killian Hayes, who dropped 40 points on Friday night, finished with 26 points and eight assists. Kevin Knox led Windy City with 37 points and Mo Gueye added 25 and 15 boards.
The loss dropped the Bulls to 5-3. All three losses have come in their last four games.
“Outside of the first quarter, we won the game by five,” said head coach Billy Donovan III. “What drives me nuts is the body language, and when adversity hits, we don’t respond the right way.”
Windy City was without two-way players Lachlan Olbrich, Trentyn Flowers and Emanuel Miller, all of whom were called up to the Chicago Bulls’ roster for their Saturday game in Indianapolis. Those three totaled 57 points and 19 rebounds in Friday’s win.
Their presence was sorely missed in the return match. Cleveland went ahead 16-5 early in the first quarter as they were able to limit the Bulls’ inside game and second-chance opportunities.
They also finished with a 32-3 edge in fast break points.
“We were just coming off [three games in five days], which is hard physically and mentally,” said Donovan. “But I told the guys this before: we have a lot of veteran, experienced guys that know how to win and have been a part of winning, at the NBA and the G League level.”
A winter storm that dropped nine-plus inches of snow on the Chicago area may have kept the crowd sparse on Dog Day, as only 2,595 fans (plus pooches) came through the doors. The opportunity to take pictures with Bluey was about the only thing fans had to cheer about until the third quarter, when a 27-10 Windy City run cut the deficit to 23 points.
Still, the Bulls have equaled their win total from last year’s Tip-Off Tournament, a bright side in Donovan’s second season leading the team. They have two more games at home December 5 and 6 against the Motor City Cruise before heading on the road for the final four games of the tournament.
“We’re going to take it day by day, practice by practice, game by game, and see if we can get a little bit better,” said Donovan.
Windy City Bulls Victorious Against Wisconsin Herd
Windy City Bulls Secure Opening Night Victory
Windy City Bulls' Lachlin Olbrich (#47) goes up for a dunk against the Wisconsin Herd. Photo by Brandon Collier/ON AIR Daily News.
By Joshua M Hicks
Sports Editor
November 8, 2025
The Windy City Bulls start the 2025-26 season with a close win, defeating the Wisconsin Herd 110-107. The win puts the team at 1-0.
The Bulls got off to a rough start, going cold from the field shooting 33 percent from the field and struggling to slow down the Herd’s attack defensively. The Herd’s 55 percent shooting led to the Bulls taking a timeout, having a 13-5 deficit with 8:32 in the first quarter.
Despite the early deficit, Bulls guard Kevin Knox II kept the team afloat, scoring 10 of the team’s 32 first quarter points. Thanks to his leadership, the Bulls came back through consistent scoring in the paint. They ended the first quarter tying the game at 32.
The game continued in a back and forth fashion, with the Bulls starting the second quarter strong behind guard Trentyn Flowers’ 3-point shot. Flowers' offensive display kept the Bulls close while Knox was off the floor dealing with foul trouble for the majority of the quarter.
With additional help from center Lahllan Olbrich and forward Emmanuel Miller, the Bulls continued to make the game interesting, keeping up with a high powered Herd offensive that prevented the Bulls from getting over the hump and taking the lead.
Thanks to a 3-point play by Olbrich in the final Bulls possession of the half, the Bulls went into halftime tying the game at 53, finishing the half shooting 41 percent from the field and 26 percent from the 3-point line.
Olbrich leads the Bulls with 13 points and 9 rebounds. Knox followed right behind with 10 points and 3 rebounds.
The Bulls began an offensive attack in the third quarter, thanks to Caleb Grill leading the charge behind the 3-point line with 6 points after going scoreless in the first half.
The Bulls scored 34 points in the quarter to officially take the lead and expand the lead to double-digits, defeating the Herd 87-72.
The Herd didn’t go down without a fight, cutting the deficit down to 4 points, keeping themselves within striking distance. However, behind the leadership of guard Ryan Woolridge and Olbrich, the teams’ offensive output and defensive focus maintained, giving the Bulls the edge to seal the victory.
Windy City Bulls' Ryan Woolridge #3, Kevin Knox II #7, Lachlin Olbrich #47, and RJ Nembhard,#8 prepare to defend their lead against Wisconsin. Photo by Brandon Collier/ON AIR Daily News
Olbrich finished the game with 24 points and 15 rebounds. Knox contributed with 15 points and 7 rebounds.
Head coach Billy Donovan III praised Olbrich, stating that his efforts are essential to the team’s success on both ends of the floor, and he’s comfortable with putting him in situations as a focal point of the offense.
“He’s had a great summer,” Donovan said. “He wants to learn. He wants to grow. He wants to be the player he can be. His physicality on the offensive glass, through screening, he’s not afraid of contact. He connects both sides of the floor for us and is a focal point of our offense. We like playing through him.”
Olbrich appreciates the faith that Donovan has in him to make him a person he can rely on to go to in late game situations. However, he believes he can take his game to another level, and plans to do more in future games.
“Props to [Billy] for putting faith in me,” Olbrich said. “I appreciate it. I’m hoping in the future I can do better. That’s not my best, and I can give a lot more.”
The next Windy City Bulls home game will be Sun. Nov 16, 2025 at 2 pm.
Chicago Wolves Split Weekend Series Against Toronto Marlies
By Joshua M Hicks
Sports Editor
ON AIR Daily News
Nov. 1/Nov. 2, 2025
The Chicago Wolves split their weekend series against the Toronto Marlies, defeating the Maulies 4-1 on Saturday, Nov 1, 2025 and losing 4-2 on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. The two-game split puts the Wolves at a 4-3-1 record. Saturday’s goals were scored by Nikita Pavlychev, Evan V ierling, Dominik Badinka and Skylar Brind’Amour.
Photo Credit, John L. Alexander, ON AIR Daily News.
Sunday’s goals were scored by Gavin Bayreuther and Brind’Armour.
Photo Credit, John L. Alexander, ON AIR Daily News.
The team’s next game is Saturday, Nov 8 against the Iowa Wild.
Photo Credit, John L. Alexander, ON AIR Daily News.
Photo Credit, John L. Alexander, ON AIR Daily News.
Photo Credit, John L. Alexander, ON AIR Daily News.