Wait, Caitlin Clark was here? Illini react to surprise guest
Sofia Martinez
Sofia Martinez
Sports Reporter · Champaign, IL
Sofia Martinez is a proud alumna of the University of Illinois, where she earned her journalism degree while also playing on the women's soccer team. With five years of experience covering high school sports for local outlets, Sofia has a keen insight into the youth sports culture in the Champaign area and is passionate about highlighting local athletes’ achievements.
More from Sofia →Sports Reporter · Friday, November 6, 2026 at 4:46 PM · 1 min read
Illinois freshmen Quentin Coleman and Zavier Zens were surprised to learn Caitlin Clark attended Thursday night’s win over Penn. Coach Brad Underwood joined in the fun, joking that Clark and former NBA star Peja Stojakovic should have competed in a…