Tuesday, February 27: Edwardsville High School standout Drake Westcott’s college team wins to Eastern Illinois Panthers

Illinois Fighting Illini Coach Dan Hartleb (2024) | Illinois Fighting Illini

By Chambana Sun

Feb 27, 2024

On Tuesday, February 27, former Edwardsville High School standout Drake Westcott’s current college team, the Illinois Fighting Illini, won 12-2 in their NCAA Division I game against the Eastern Illinois Panthers.

The game took place in Champaign, Illinois. This was their first matchup against the Eastern Illinois Panthers this season.

The Fighting Illini’s next game is scheduled for Saturday, March 2 at 4:30 p.m. in Greenville, South Carolina against Western Michigan Broncos.

Name: Drake Westcott

Position: Infielder

Hometown: Edwardsville

Height: 6′3″

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