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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
Freshman forward Morez Johnson Jr. throws down a dunk in the first half against Michigan State on Feb. 15.

Morez Johnson Jr.’s broken wrist adds to Illinois’ woes ahead of No. 11 Wisconsin matchup

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • Feb 18, 2025
Illinois redshirt senior Edmond Ruth battles his Boilermaker opponent on Feb. 1.

No. 13 Illinois seeks upset against No. 1 Penn State’s dynasty

By Peter Jakubiak, Staff Writer • Feb 16, 2025
Freshman forward Will Riley during Illinois loss to No. 11 Michigan State on Feb. 15.

Illinois implodes in second half, Izzo becomes all-time winningest Big Ten coach

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • Feb 15, 2025
Former Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. smiles as he signs autographs and meets fans at Gameday Spirit in Champaign on Feb. 15. Shannon currently plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA and returned to Illinois for his honored jersey ceremony.

Terrence Shannon Jr. and family return to Champaign, meet fans at Gameday Spirit

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • Feb 15, 2025
UCLA hounds freshman forward Will Riley on his way up the court on Feb. 11. The Illini were victorious over the Bruins, 83-78.

Terrence Shannon Jr. returns, Illinois to host No. 11 Michigan State

By Ben Fader, Sports Editor • Feb 15, 2025
Legendary Illini center Kofi Cockburn poses with his honored jersey banner during a halftime ceremony on Feb. 11.

‘It means everything in the world to me’: Kofi Cockburn reflects on Illini legacy at honored jersey ceremony

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • Feb 14, 2025
Junior Kenta Miyoshi dives for a ball during a match against Ohio State on March 6, 2024.

Top matchups to look out for in Illinois’ Saturday doubleheader

By Rudraksh Kikani, Staff Writer • Feb 14, 2025
The Illinois club hockey team raises their sticks in celebration after a match against Michigan State on Sept. 20, 2024.

Seniors share memories ahead of monumental final regular season series

By Brendan Gallian, Staff Writer • Feb 14, 2025
Illinois baseball jogs off Illinois Field after a 15-5 win over Northern Illinois on April 12, 2024.

Illinois to begin season in Lone Star State 

By Brendan Gallian, Eric Brewer and Stephen Bradshaw • Feb 14, 2025
Illinois men’s golf goes Pacific, opens spring season in Hawaii

Illinois men’s golf goes Pacific, opens spring season in Hawaii

By Jordan Goodhart, Staff Writer • Feb 13, 2025
Freshman guard Kasparas Jakučionis drives past former Illinois guard Skyy Clark in a matchup against UCLA on Feb. 11.

Player grades, notes from Illinoisʼ home win over UCLA

By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • Feb 12, 2025
Freshman guard Kasparas Jakučionis drives to the basket on Feb. 11, defended by former Illini and current UCLA Bruins junior guard Skyy Clark.

Illinois survives scare over UCLA

By Ben Fader, Sports Editor • Feb 11, 2025
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