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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
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
Illinois head wrestling coach Jim Heffernan shakes the hand of a wrestler after a match against Purdue on Jan. 22. Heffernan has just announced his retirement after 29 years in the Illinois wrestling program.

Illinois wrestling coach Jim Heffernan announces retirement

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor • April 8, 2021
Lucas Byrd throws his opponent to the ground during competition. Byrd recently placed fifth at the NCAA Championships.

Byrd continues family wrestling legacy, places fifth in NCAA Championships debut

By Andre Thomas, Contributing Writer • March 29, 2021
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