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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
Junior guard De’Myla Brown looks for an open teammate to pass the ball to during the game against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Nov. 18. The Illini lost their first away game of the season against Dayton at the Daytona Beach Invitational on Friday.

Illinois women’s basketball falls to Dayton in first game at Daytona Beach Invitational

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Nov 26, 2021
Alfonso Plummer dribbles during Illinois' game against Jackson State on Nov. 9. Plummer scored 21 points on seven triples in the Illini's 72-64 win over the Kansas State Wildcats on Tuesday night.

Alfonso Plummer rescues injury-plagued Illinois men’s basketball in win over Kansas State

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • Nov 23, 2021
Brad Underwood and the Illinois coaching staff sits on the bench during Illinois' game against Jackson State on Nov. 9. The Illini coaching staff failed to make adjustments during the team's loss on Monday.

Hall of Fame Classic notes, grades: Illinois men’s basketball disappoints against Cincinnati, bounces back with win over Kansas State

By Josh Pietsch, Sports On-Air Editor • Nov 23, 2021
Kofi Cockburn shoots the ball during Illinois men's basketball's game against Arkansas State on Oct. 29. The Illini beat the Kansas State Wildcats in the third-place game of the Hall of Fame Classic on Tuesday night.

Season-highs from Alfonso Plummer, Kofi Cockburn see Illinois men’s basketball take down Kansas State

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • Nov 23, 2021
Da'Monte Williams drives with the ball during Illinois men's basketball's game against Jackson State on Nov. 9. The Illini fell, 71-51, to the Cincinnati Bearcats in Kansas City on Monday night.

Offense goes missing in second half as Illinois men’s basketball falls to Cincinnati

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • Nov 22, 2021
Center Kofi Cockburn (21) with guards Andre Curbelo (5) and Trent Frazier cheering from the sidelines during the game against St. Francis on Nov. 23. Cockburn will be back to play against Cincinnati on Monday.

Kofi Cockburn returns for Hall of Fame Classic as Illinois men’s basketball takes on Cincinnati 

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • Nov 22, 2021
Guard Jayla Oden rushes toward the hoop during the game against North Carolina Central on Nov. 9. The Illini will be up against SIU on Thursday and have high hopes in maintaining their streak.

Illinois women’s basketball aims to maintain winning practices against SIU Edwardsville

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor • Nov 18, 2021
Kofi Cockburn high fives a fan after watching the Illinois game against Jacksonville State University on Nov. 9. Illini basketball still faces setbacks despite the end of his suspension.

Column | Even as Kofi Cockburn returns, multiple issues still stare Illini right in the face 

By Josh Pietsch, Sports On-Air Editor • Nov 17, 2021
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood yells at his bench during the team's game against Jackson State on Nov. 9. The Illini were out of sorts on offense all night, ultimately falling on the road to Marquette, 67-66.

Marquette notes, grades: Illini offense disappoints in last-minute loss to Golden Eagles

By Josh Pietsch, Sports On-Air Editor • Nov 15, 2021
An "Illini" light display is shown at State Farm Center on Nov. 9 during Illinois' win over Jackson State. The Illini struggled against the Marquette Golden Eagles, losing 67-66 on the road despite Trent Frazier's 23-point performance.

No. 10 Illinois falls to Marquette on the road, finishes with 26 turnovers in one-point loss

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • Nov 15, 2021
Jacob Grandison attempts a pass during the game against Arkansas State on Friday at State Farm Center. The team is now making their way north to compete against Marquette for the annual Gavitt Tipoff Games.

No. 11 Illinois basketball makes road trip north for showdown with Marquette for Gavitt Tipoff Games

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • Nov 15, 2021
Andre Curbelo drives to the basket during Illinois' 92-53 win over Arkansas State on Friday night. High energy on both ends of the court proved pivotal in the Illini's blowout win.

Illinois men’s basketball makes up for bad shooting night with effort, energy

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • Nov 13, 2021
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