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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
Alfonso Plummer (11) high-fives teammate Trent Frazier (1) during Illinois' 106-48 win over Saint Francis on Saturday. The offense was efficient and selfless, shooting 65.5% from the field while registering 21 assists in the blowout win.

Notes, player grades: Illini blow out Red Flash in solid all-around performance

By Josh Pietsch, Sports On-Air Editor • Dec 18, 2021
Illinois center Kofi Cockburn dunks the basketball during the game against Saint Francis (Pa.) at State Farm Center on Saturday afternoon. The Illini beat the Red Flash, 106-48, behind a 21-point, 11-rebound double-double from Cockburn.

Illinois men’s basketball dominates Saint Francis, sets program record with 18 triples in 58-point win

By Drew Friberg, Staff Writer • Dec 18, 2021
Andre Curbelo walks on the sideline in street clothes during Illinois' 83-79 loss to No. 11 Arizona on Dec. 11 at State Farm Center. The Illini has really missed his personality and spirit on the court, sports on-air editor Josh Pietsch writes.

Column | A look into how Illinois misses Andre Curbelo during his lengthy absence

By Josh Pietsch, Staff Writer • Dec 18, 2021
Guard Adalia McKenzie prepares to shoot a free-throw during the game against Florida State on Dec. 2. The Illini win against Butler 78-66 and are 5-5 overall.

De’Myla Brown, Adalia McKenzie lead second half performance in 78-66 win over Butler

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Dec 12, 2021
Alfonso Plummer looks for teammates during Illinois' 83-79 loss to Arizona on Saturday at State Farm Center. The Illini offense stalled in the second half, with Frazier and Plummer the only consistent threats from three.

Offensive inconsistencies hold back Illinois in home loss to No. 11 Arizona

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • Dec 11, 2021
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood expresses his frustration during the team's 83-79 loss to No. 11 Arizona on Saturday. Only four players got on the score sheet in the Illini's defeat, though Trent Frazier had a night to remember with a season-high 27 points.

Notes, player grades: Only four Illini able to score in close home loss to Wildcats

By Josh Pietsch, Sports On-Air Editor • Dec 11, 2021
Trent Frazier dribbles down the sideline in the second half of Illinois' game against No. 11 Arizona at State Farm Center on Saturday. The Illini struggled late in an 83-79 loss.

Illinois men’s basketball falls to No. 11 Arizona despite big games from Plummer, Frazier

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • Dec 11, 2021
Illinois junior center Kofi Cockburn battles for position in the pain during his team's game against Rutgers at State Farm Center on Dec. 3. The Illini welcome the undefeated No. 11 Arizona Wildcats to town on Saturday.

“There’s gonna be a lot of punches thrown” as Illinois men’s basketball faces unbeaten Arizona

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • Dec 11, 2021
Illinois' Kendall Bostic dribbles during the team's game at Michigan State at Breslin Center on Thursday. The Illini fell, 75-60, to the Spartans.

Illinois women’s basketball falls on the road at Michigan State, 75-60

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Dec 9, 2021
Kendall Bostic goes to block a shot during Illinois women's basketball's game against SIUE on Nov. 18. Bostic grabbed 22 rebounds on Sunday against Eastern Kentucky, the third-highest mark in program history.

Illinois women’s basketball’s Kendall Bostic bounces back with historic performance against Eastern Kentucky

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor • Dec 7, 2021
Da'Monte Williams drives to the basket during Illinois' 87-83 win at Iowa on Monday in Iowa City. The Illini out rebounded the Hawkeyes 52-23 and grabbed 19 offensive boards.

Illinois dominates offensive, defensive glass in four-point road win over Iowa

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • Dec 7, 2021
Illinois' Kofi Cockburn battles for position in the paint against Iowa's Keegan Murray during the game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday.

Illini men’s basketball takes down Hawkeyes, wins first game in Iowa City since 2017

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • Dec 6, 2021
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