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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

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Wrestler Dylan Duncan takes down his Northwestern opponent during his match on Saturday. Duncan won his his match 9-2, but the Illini lost against Northwestern 13-26.

Illinois wrestling loses to Northwestern, remains winless in Big Ten meets

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • January 31, 2022
Freshman wrestler Lucas Byrd celebrates his win during the meet against Iowa on Jan. 16. The Illini will be hosting for Northwestern on Saturday.

Illini wrestling aims to pick up first conference win of season, takes on Northwestern in Champaign

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • January 29, 2022
Illinois wrestling Luke Luffman pins down his Purdue opponent during a match from a previous season. Luffman won one of the four matches against Purdue.

No. 19 Illinois wrestling falls to No. 17 Purdue, extends conference losing streak to three matches

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • January 23, 2022
Wrestler Justin Cardani grabs a hold of his opponent during the Big Ten Opener against Rutgers on Jan. 4. The Illini lost against the Rutgers 21-13.

No. 21 Illinois wrestling drops Big Ten opener to No. 16 Rutgers

By Nick Kane, Contributing Writer • January 15, 2022
Wrestler Justin Cardani wins match during the Matmen Open on Dec. 29. The Illini placed fourth overall at the Matmen Open.

Illinois wrestling places fourth at Matmen Open behind first-place finishes from Cardani, Byrd

By Nick Kane, Contributing Writer • December 31, 2021
Wrestler Lucas Bryd prepares to wrestle opponent from Oklahoma University during a match. The Illini will be competing in the Matmen Open on Wednesday.

Illinois wrestling finishes nonconference schedule with Matmen Open in Hoffman Estates

By Drew Friberg, Staff Writer • December 29, 2021
Wrestler DJ Shannon wrestles an opponent during a match. The Illini wins matches against Chattanooga and SIUE and will be back in action on Dec. 29.

No. 23 Illinois wrestling moves 2-0 in season after wins against UT-Chattanooga, SIUE

By Drew Friberg, Staff Writer • December 11, 2021
Freshman Mike Bosco competes against a wrestler from NIU at the Lindenwood Open on Nov. 20. The team is traveling southwest to Edwardsville on Saturday to compete against the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and SIUE.

No. 23 Illinois wrestling travels to Edwardsville for first dual meet of season

By Jonathan Alday, Staff Writer • December 10, 2021
Redshirt sophomore Zac Braunagel wrestles his opponent to the mat. Illinois had a solid performance with eight Illinois wrestlers earning top-six finishes at the Michigan State Open this weekend.

Illinois wrestling makes waves at Michigan State Open, earns 10 top-six finishes

By Jonathan Alday, Staff Writer • November 7, 2021
The Illinois Wrestling Team released their schedule for the upcoming season. The team will have dual with teams that are nonconference meets.

Illinois releases 2021-2022 wrestling schedule

By Claire O'Brien, Sports Digital Content Editor • September 15, 2021
Athletic director Josh Whitman (left) poses with new head wrestling coach Mike Poeta at a press conference Thursday. Poeta takes over for recently retired coach Jim Heffernan.

Poeta begins new chapter in wrestling program

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor • April 25, 2021
New head wrestling coach Mike Poeta instructs a wrestler from the sidelines during the meet against Purdue on Jan. 22. Poeta was previously the assistant coach for four years but was promoted after previous head coach Jim Heffernan retired.

Mike Poeta announced as new wrestling head coach

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor • April 21, 2021
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