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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

Safety Patrick Nelson makes a tackle during the Wisconsin game on Oct. 28. Nelson is one Illini transferring next season.

I would transfer too

By Cole Henke, Sports Editor November 30, 2017
Illinois wide receiver Malik Turner catches a pass for a successful fourth down conversion during the game against Ball State on Saturday, September 2, at Memorial Stadium.

We can’t forget the seniors’ sacrifice

By Cole Henke, Sports Editor November 27, 2017
Illinois quarterback Cam Thomas throws a pass on the move during the game against Wisconsin on Oct 28. The Illini lost 24-10.

Illinois can be like Ohio State

By Orri Benatar, Contributing writer November 20, 2017
Illinois guard Mark Smith (13) drives to the basket during the game against Tennessee-Martin at State Farm Center on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. The Illini won 77-74.

Illinois gets ready for challenging matchup with DePaul

By Thomas Polcyn, Illini hoops columnist November 16, 2017
Illinois guard Mark Smith drives to the basket during the game against Tennessee-Martin at State Farm Center on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017.

Thoughts and Observations: Illinois vs. UT-Martin

By Thomas Polcyn, Illini hoops columnist November 12, 2017
Illinois guard Mark Alstork (24) celebrates during the game against Southern at State Farm Center on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017.

Observations and thoughts from game one of the Underwood era

By Thomas Polcyn, Illini hoops columnist November 11, 2017
Illinois forward Kipper Nichols shoots a free throw after a technical foul during the exhibition game against Eastern Illinois at Lantz Arena in Charleston, Illinois, on Nov. 3. Head coach Brad Underwood is having his team take a more aggressive approach this season.

New era begins as Illini take on Jaguars

By Thomas Polcyn, Illini hoops columnist November 9, 2017
Illinois' Michael Finke (43) goes up for a hook shot during the game against Wisconsin at State Farm Center on Tuesday, January 31. The Illini lost 57-43.

Illini set for exhibition at Eastern Illinois

By Thomas Polcyn, Illini hoops columnist November 2, 2017
Illinois' Te'Jon Lucas (3) brings the ball up the court during the game against Northwestern at State Farm Center on Tuesday, February 21.

Illini basketball: Breaking down the guards

By Thomas Polcyn, Illini hoops columnist October 26, 2017
ILLordle: Play now