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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
Sophomore Hunter Heck celebrates a point won during the competition against Michigan State on Sunday. Heck has moved up to No. 74 after winning his match against Michigan.

Back on the road: Illinois men’s tennis travels to Nebraska, Wisconsin for two conference matches

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • April 8, 2022
Redshirt sophomore Lucas Horve hits the ball to Baylor's side during his doubles match with partner sophomore Hunter Heck on March 4. Horve and Heck won their doubles match against Michigan State 6-0 on Sunday, and the the Illini winning overall 6-1.

Illinois men’s tennis secures two wins against Michigan State, Butler after loss to No. 6 Michigan

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • April 3, 2022
Illinois men's tennis head coach Brad Dancer talks with graduate student Alex Brown during his singles match against TCU on March 5. The Illini will be competing at Atkins for 3 match ups this weekend against Michigan, Michigan State and Butler.

Illinois men’s tennis returns to Atkins, gears up for first home conference matches against No. 6 Michigan, Michigan State and out-of-conference Butler

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • April 1, 2022
Redshirt Junior Siphosothando Montsi gets ready for his doubles match as his partner, graduate student Oliver Stuart, hits the ball during their match against Duke on Feb. 19. Montsi and Stuart won their doubles match against Penn State, 6-3, and the Illini overall sweeping Penn State 4-0.

Illinois men’s tennis splits first conference matches with fall to No. 3 Ohio State, win against Penn State

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • March 27, 2022
Sophomore Hunter Heck reaches to hit the ball during his singles match during Baylor on March 4. Illinois will be heading to Pennsylvania to go up against Penn State on Sunday.

Illinois men’s tennis trek to Penn State for second conference match of season

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • March 27, 2022
Graduate student Oliver Stuart hits the ball during his singles match against Duke on Feb. 19. Stuart and his doubles partner, redshirt junior Siphosothando Montsi, gain a spot at No. 61 after their performance against Fairleigh Dickinson on March 16.

Illinois men’s tennis kicks off Big Ten play at No. 3 Ohio State

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • March 25, 2022
Illinois men's tennis head coach Brad Dancer talks with graduate student Alex Brown and Freshman Gabrielius Guzauskas during their doubles match against Baylor on March 4. Dancer goes more in depth when it comes to the team's improvement during the season.

Illinois men’s tennis reaches halfway point in season, coach Dancer reflects on team’s growth

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • March 23, 2022
Graduate student Oliver Stuart reaches towards the ball during his singles match against Baylor on March 4. Stuart won his match against UCF on Friday with 6-4, 4-6 and 6-1, and the Illini winning overall against the Knights 4-3.

Clinch on court 2 delivers second win of week for Illinois men’s tennis

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • March 19, 2022
Redshirt sophomore Lucas Horve goes to hit the ball during his doubles match with sophomore Hunter Heck against Duke on Feb. 19. The Illini will be on the road up against Fairleigh Dickinson and Florida on Wednesday, and Central Florida on Friday.

Illinois men’s tennis travels to Florida this week, has matches against Fairleigh Dickinson, No. 4 Florida and Central Florida

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • March 16, 2022
Freshman Gabriel Guzauskas talks with head coach Brad Dancer during his singles match against Baylor on Friday. Guzauskas has become a key player for the team during his first season.

A ‘cornerstone’ of the future of Illinois men’s tennis: Guzauskas begins freshman season strong

By Drew Friberg, Staff Writer • March 9, 2022
Sophomore Hunter Heck has his sight on the ball during his singles match against Baylor on Friday. The Illini lose to Baylor, but Heck won his match 6-2, 6-2.

Illinois men’s tennis falls to two top-five opponents, misses opportunity for big wins

By Drew Friberg, Staff Writer • March 5, 2022
Redshirt junior Siphosothando Montsi performs a backhand swing during his doubles match with graduate student Oliver Stuart against Duke on Feb. 19. The Illini will be having 3 home meets this weekend against Baylor, UIC, and TCU.

Illinois men’s tennis faces off against No. 1 TCU, UIC, No. 4 Baylor in tough matches at Atkins

By Drew Friberg, Staff Writer • March 4, 2022
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