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The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

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Transfer portal, new faces infuse Illinois baseball with fresh opportunities for 2023

By Adam Rosen, Staff Writer • March 19, 2023
Pitcher Sydney Sickles leaps while pitching against ISU on April 3, 2019. Sickels set a 21 strikeout record on Feb. 11 this season and continues to dominate the field during her fifth-year.

Record-breaking Sydney Sickels leads Illinois softball

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • March 18, 2023
Junior guard RJ Melendez works his way down the court during a game against Wisconsin on Jan. 7. Despite a late run by Melendez and senior guard Terrence Shannon Jr. on Thursday, Illinois fell short to Arkansas, with a final score of 73-63.

Illinois men’s basketball suffers defeat against Arkansas in first round of NCAA tournament

By James Kim, Sports Editor • March 16, 2023

Illinois baseball hosts Indiana State for first home game of 2023 season

By Adam Rosen, Assistant Sports Editor • March 15, 2023

Illinois baseball splits series with Coastal Carolina in final matchup of road trip

By Adam Rosen, Assistant Sports Editor • March 12, 2023
Freshman guard Skyy Clark dribbles the ball down the court during the second half against Kansas City on Nov. 11.

Skyy Clark enters transfer portal following extended absence from Illinois men’s basketball

By James Kim, Sports Editor • March 12, 2023
Distance track and field senior Olivia Howell on award placement stands during the NCAA indoor championships on Saturday. Howell earned first for the Indoor Miler run during the NCAA championships, breaking a facility record for her first championship with the Illini.

Olivia Howell claims national title at NCAA indoor championships

By Adam Rosen, Assistant Sports Editor • March 11, 2023
Right hand pitcher Joe Glassy throws a swift pitch on Saturday. The Illini end Coastal Carolina matches and prepare for home opener game against Indiana on Wednesday.

Illinois baseball concludes road stretch with series at Coastal Carolina

By Adam Rosen, Staff Writer • March 10, 2023
Senior guard Terrence Shannon Jr. shoves on through Michigans defense during the first half of the Illinis last home game of the season on Mar. 2. Shannon played great offensive against Penn State unfortunately the team was unable to secure the win and are now out of the Big Ten tournament.

Notes, player grades from Illinois’ early Big Ten tournament exit against Penn State

By James Kim and Carson Gourdie • March 9, 2023
Forward Coleman Hawkins aims to make a shot on Sunday when the Illini traveled to West Lafayette, Indiana, to take on the Purdue Boilermakers in the last game of the regular season. The Illini suffered a quick exit out of the Big Ten tournament with a loss to Penn State on Thursday in Chicago.

No. 7 Illinois men‘s basketball exits Big Ten tournament early following narrow second round loss to No. 10 Penn State

By James Kim, Sports Editor • March 9, 2023

Illinois baseball wins series against Sam Houston despite game three collapse

By Adam Rosen, Staff Writer • March 5, 2023

Illinois softball enjoys winning weekend at Gamecock Invitational but goes cold in important game against South Carolina

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • March 5, 2023
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