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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
Kofi Cockburn attempts to block Trevian Wiliams during the game against Purdue on Jan. 2. The Daily Illini sports staff makes predictions on men's basketball standings.

Preseason poll: DI beat writers make Big Ten men’s basketball standings predictions

By Jackson Janes, Christian Jones and Josh Pietsch • Dec 6, 2021
Guard Alfonso Plummer dribbles the ball during the game against Rutgers on Dec. 3. The Illini will be up against Iowa on Monday.

Illinois men’s basketball travels to Iowa City for first conference road game of season

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • Dec 6, 2021
Guard Aaliyah Nye dribbles past her opponent during the game against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Nov. 18. Nye and Kendall Bostic dominate Eastern Kentucky in a 71-57 win on Sunday.

Aaliyah Nye, Kendall Bostic dominate Eastern Kentucky in 71-57 win

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Dec 5, 2021
Alfonso Plummer drives to the basket during Illinois men's basketball's 86-51 win over Rutgers at State Farm Center on Friday. Plummer has been elite for the Illini this season, establishing himself as a primary scorer.

Alfonso Plummer continues to provide spark, offensive efficiency in Illinois’ Big Ten opener

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • Dec 3, 2021
Illinois guard Alfonso Plummer guards Caleb McConnell during the game against Rutgers on Saturday at State Farm Center. Plummer led the Illini with a game-high 24 points in the 86-51 win.

Notes, player grades: Illinois men’s basketball handles Rutgers, earns 35-point victory at home

By Josh Pietsch, Sports On-Air Editor • Dec 3, 2021
Jacob Grandison guards Caleb McConnell during the game against Rutgers tonight. The Illini won against Rutgers in the Big Ten opener.

Illinois men’s basketball dominates in Big Ten opener against Rutgers

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Dec 3, 2021
Guard Jada Peebles dribbles the ball by 3-point line during the game against Florida State on Dec. 2. The Illini lose to the Seminoles 58-67.

Illinois women’s basketball suffers defeat to No. 25 Florida State for third straight loss

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Dec 2, 2021
Illinois fifth-year senior guard Trent Frazier guards Notre Dame's Prentiss Hubb during the first half of the Illini's 82-72 win at State Farm Center on Monday.

Fifth-year seniors Williams, Frazier show resilience despite battling injury, illness in win over Notre Dame

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • Nov 29, 2021
Illinois junior Kofi Cockburn shoots a floater during the team's 82-72 win over Notre Dame at State Farm Center on Monday.

Player grades: Shorthanded Illinois shows promise in 10-point victory over Notre Dame

By Josh Pietsch, Sports On-Air Editor • Nov 29, 2021
Illinois senior Da'Monte Williams looks for a teammate to pass during the team's game against Notre Dame at State Farm Center on Nov. 29.

Efficient shooting from three, big nights from Cockburn, Plummer see Illinois men’s basketball take down Notre Dame

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • Nov 29, 2021
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood walks down the court during the team's game against St. Francis (Ill.) on Oct. 23. The Illini will be missing several key players against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Monday night.

Undermanned Illinois set to battle Notre Dame in Big Ten/ACC challenge

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • Nov 29, 2021
Junior guard Jada Peebles dribbles during the game against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville at State Farm Center on Nov. 18. The Illini fell to Middle Tennessee State today and leave Florida without a win.

Illinois women’s basketball falls to Middle Tennessee by double digits, leaves Florida winless

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Nov 27, 2021
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