The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

Illinois forward Leron Black (12) rises up for a shot during the game against Purdue at the State Farm Center on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018.

Illini’s best not enough for No. 9 Boilermakers

By Thomas Polcyn, Illini hoops columnist February 22, 2018
Illinois forward Michael Finke gives Illinois guard Trent Frazier a pat on the back after the game against Indiana at State Farm Center on Wednesday, Jan. 24. The Illini won 73-71.

Letter to the basketball team

By Tatiania Perry, Assistant sports editor February 19, 2018
Illinois running back Kendrick Foster takes a handoff during the game against Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct 28. The Illini lost 10-24.

Time to not stick to sports

By Cole Henke, Sports editor February 19, 2018
Illinois guard Mark Alstork (24) looks to pass the ball during the game against Nebraska at the State Farm Center on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018.

Illini keep the Huskers from dancing: Sunday reaction column

By Thomas Polcyn, Illini hoops columnist February 18, 2018
Illinois guard Trent Frazier (1) dribbles around his defender during the game against Indiana at State Farm Center on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018. The Illini won 73-71.

Penn State v. Illinois reaction

By Thomas Polcyn, Illini hoops columnist February 14, 2018
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood watches his team from the sideline during the game against Indiana at State Farm Center on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018. The Illini won 73-71.

Illini hoops recruiting update: February 12

By Thomas Polcyn, Illini hoops columnist February 12, 2018
Illinois guard Trent Frazier (1) gets a high five from Illinois guard Aaron Jordan (23) after hitting a three during the game against Wisconsin at the State Farm Center on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018.

Illini v. Wisco reaction column

By Thomas Polcyn, Illini hoops columnist February 11, 2018
Illinois head coach Lovie Smith looks out over the field during the game against Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct 28. The Illini lost 10-24.

What Illini sports have taught me

By Cole Henke, Sports Editor January 16, 2018
ILLordle: Play now