Illinois sweeps opening weekend in North Carolina
By Meghan Rest, Assistant sports editor
February 18, 2019
Filed under Baseball, Men's Sports, Sports
by Meghan Rest Assistant sports editor The Illinois baseball team opened its spring campaign with an 11-3 win over Georgetown Friday night. The Illini earned victories over the Hoyas, No. 20 Wake Forest and Sacred Heart during the three-game series in Winston-Salem, N.C. “It’s everybody’s...
Illini cruise in early season action
By Rachel Spencer, Staff writer
February 18, 2019
Filed under Softball, Sports, Women's Sports
It was a “peachy keen” weekend in Georgia for Illinois softball as the team swept Boston College and Georgia Tech to improve its record to 7-2. Over two games, the Illini outscored the Eagles 19-6, which included a 12-3 run-rule victory in game one. Despite a rain delay during game two on Friday...
Illinois gets first win at Ohio State in a decade for fourth-straight win
By Gavin Good, Staff writer
February 16, 2019
Filed under Basketball, Men's Sports, Sports
Illinois basketball is on a roll. The Illini defeated Ohio State in Columbus on Thursday night, winning against the Buckeyes on the road for the first time since Feb. 22, 2009, when they won 70-68. Another victory for Illinois meant the team has strung together four-straight Big Ten wins for the firs...
Softball gears up for second tournament of season
By Rachel Spencer, Staff Writer
February 15, 2019
Filed under Softball, Sports, Women's Sports
Illinois softball will be back on the road this weekend for its second tournament of the season. Once again, the Illini are heading for a much more temperate climate to compete in Atlanta. There, the team will be hosted by Georgia Tech and the two teams will face off Friday at 4:30 p.m. CST. Illinoi...
Illinois takes three-game win streak to surging Ohio State
By Gavin Good, Staff Writer
February 14, 2019
Filed under Basketball, Men's Sports, Sports
Illinois men's basketball is on an unprecedented run in the Brad Underwood era, winning three-straight Big Ten games for the first time under the second-year head coach. The Illini will now depart the friendly confines of the State Farm Center, where they are 8-4 on the year, for a road trip that ...
Illinois hopes to continue winning streak against Iowa
By Gabby Hajduk, Staff Writer
February 14, 2019
Filed under Basketball, Sports, Women's Sports
In a battle at the bottom of the Big Ten, Illinois women’s basketball defeated Wisconsin 78-68 at home on Sunday to earn its second Big Ten win of the season. The Illini will now head to Iowa City on a high note instead of a 10-game losing streak to take on the No. 14 Hawkeyes this Thursday. After...
Scott already finding her place during freshman season
By Sumeya Kalib, Staff Writer
February 14, 2019
Filed under Gymnastics, Sports, Women's Sports
The Illinois women gymnastics team has welcomed a fresh face to beam and floor line up this season in freshman Shaylah Scott. Being the only freshman to have performed so far this season, the Texas native and junior Olympic National Champion has been making strides and showcasing her talent over the...
Illinois softball hopes to climb conference rankings
By JJ Kim, Staff Writer
February 14, 2019
Filed under Softball, Sports, Women's Sports
Following a 3-2 start to the season, the Illinois softball team heads to Atlanta this weekend where it will face Georgia Tech and Boston College. Fourth-year coach Tyra Perry will look to build off a solid opening weekend and climb the conference rankings. The team finished 37-18 last season, includi...
Baseball more than a game for Massey family
By Meghan Rest, Assistant Sports Editor
February 14, 2019
Filed under Baseball, Men's Sports, Sports, Sports Top Stories, Top Stories
It’s well past normal practice hours on January 10, 2015, and the Bo Jackson Dome in Lockport, Illinois is almost empty. Almost. Within the empty belly of the dome, a lone 17-year-old kid sits propped up between a blue plastic curtain and a thin support beam. His Chicago Blackhawks ball cap is...
Wittinger balances playing on team, school
By JJ Kim, Staff writer
February 14, 2019
Filed under Basketball, Sports, Women's Sports
Following another hard- fought game, senior forward Alex Wittinger headed to the locker room to call her father. He was her first coach and is still a key figure in her life, always going over the game and discussing what adjustments to make going forward. After a frustrating loss, Wittinger has to decomp...
Illini fall to Wildcats, Tar Heels
By Meghan Rest, Assistant sports editor
February 13, 2019
Filed under Men's Sports, Sports, Tennis, Top Stories
The No. 14 Illinois men’s tennis team clinched its third-straight dual victory of the spring Friday night, but suffered its first loss of the season Saturday at the Atkins Tennis Center. Illinois was on fire against Kentucky (4-3), and crushed the Wildcats 4-1 Friday night. However, the team’...
Women’s basketball gets major win over Badgers
By Gabby Hajduk, Staff Writer
February 12, 2019
Filed under Basketball, Sports, Women's Sports
The Illinois women’s basketball team defeated Wisconsin 78-68 Sunday, snapping a nine-game losing streak and winning their second Big Ten contest this season. Thanks to senior Alex Wittinger’s 24 points and 12 boards, the Illini fought off a tough Badger team at the State Farm Center. “It’s...
