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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
Redshirt sophomore Danny Pucino pins his opponent from Purdue on Jan. 14.

Illinois wrestling looks to start strong against SIUE, Navy

By Ryan Hastings, Contributing Writer • November 2, 2023
Redshirt sophomore Danny Pucino against Purdue at the State Farm Center on Jan. 14.

Illinois wrestling brings back experience as new season gets underway

By Ryan Hastings, Contributing Writer • October 27, 2023
Redshirt junior Danny Braunagel takes down Northwestern on Jan. 29. The Illini will be having their first home meets for the regular season on Saturday.

Illinois wrestling readies for doubleheader on Saturday

By Martin O'Connor, Staff Writer • December 2, 2022
Department of Intercollegiate Athletics' recent rendering of future Illinois wrestling training center.

University of Illinois announces plan for Illinois Wrestling Training Facility

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • October 13, 2022
Graduate student runner Rebecca Craddock runs during the Illini Classic on April 9. A handful of smaller sports do not receive as much traction from fans in comparison to football and basketball when it comes to small crowds and less social media attention.

Pack the stands of underappreciated sports

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • July 13, 2022
Redshirt freshman Lucas Byrd attempts to takedown his Northwestern opponent on Jan. 29. Byrd receives an All-American honors a second time in a row.

Byrd earns All-American honors for second season, places highest of four Illinois wrestlers at NCAA Championships

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • March 20, 2022
Redshirt sophomore Zac Braunagel wins his match against Northwestern on Jan. 29. Braunagel and three other Illini wrestlers will be competing in the NCAA Championships from Thursday to Saturday.

Four members of Illinois wrestling to compete in 2022 NCAA Championships

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • March 17, 2022
Wrestler Justin Cardani attempts to take down his opponent from Northwestern on Jan. 29. The Illini will be on the road gong against Wisconsin on Friday.

Illinois wrestling travels to No. 9 Wisconsin for penultimate regular season dual

By Jonathan Alday, Staff Writer • February 11, 2022
Wrestler Dylan Duncan evades a tackle from his Northwestern opponent on Jan. 29. Duncan won both of his matches against Minnesota and Indiana over the weekend.

Illinois wrestling loses to No. 16 Minnesota, picks up first conference win over Indiana in final home duals

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • February 7, 2022
Wrester Lucas Byrd goes towards his Northwestern opponent on Saturday. The Illini will be up against rival Minnesota on Friday.

Illini wrestling aims to get back in win column against conference rivals

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • February 4, 2022
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
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