Malachi Hood records 3 tackles in Illinois Fighting Illini’s loss to Minnesota Golden Gophers

On Saturday, November 2, Malachi Hood, the former standout Joliet Catholic Academy athlete, saw action in the Illinois Fighting Illini’s 25-to-17 loss to the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

Hood recorded three tackles, helping the Fighting Illini struggle against the Minnesota’s offense.

Hood was not the only former Lockport Ledger area athlete to play in Saturday’s game. Jordan Anderson also played for Illinois in the game.

Anderson, also from Joliet Catholic Academy, carried the ball one time for five yards.

Up next for the Fighting Illini: Illinois plays the Michigan State Spartans at home on Saturday, November 16 at 6 p.m.