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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 center Kofi Cockburn guards the paint during the first half of Illinois men's basketball's game against Minnesota in Minneapolis on Tuesday night.

Roadkill: Illinois men’s basketball uses big second half to dominate Minnesota away from home

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • January 4, 2022
Fans cheering during the football game against Maryland on Aug. 17. Sports Digital Content Editor, Claire O'Brien, highlights some of the biggest Illini Athletics moments from the year.

Year in review: Three Illinois teams win conference tournament titles, several student-athletes earn First-Team All-Big Ten honors

By Claire O’Brien, Sports Digital Content Editor • December 31, 2021
Trent Frazier celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer in the first half of Illinois' 88-63 win over Missouri in St. Louis on Wednesday. Frazier closed out his Braggin' Rights career with a bang, notching 15 points to snap the Illini's three-game losing streak in the rivalry series.

“It felt special”: Trent Frazier finishes Braggin’ Rights career in dominant fashion in fifth season at Illinois

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • December 23, 2021
Kofi Cockburn goes up for a dunk during Illinois men's basketball's game against Missouri in the Braggin' Rights rivalry on Saturday.

Illinois men’s basketball dominates Missouri, wins Braggin’ Rights in blowout fashion

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • December 22, 2021
The Illinois football team celebrates with the Land of Lincoln Trophy after winning the game against Northwestern on Nov. 27 2021.

Illinois football final grades: Defense shows significant improvements, offense remains mediocre, special teams dazzle

By Wes Hollenberg, Staff Writer • December 17, 2021
The Illini volleyball team huddles together before a set during the match against Indiana on Nov. 12. Sports editor Jackson Janes reviews the '21 volleyball season as it officially came to an end on Thursday.

Volleyball season in review: Illinois makes NCAA tournament return, pulls off three road upsets in bounce-back year

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • December 14, 2021
The Illinois volleyball team celebrates after their win against Kentucky on Dec. 4. The team attributes their success to their on road games during the conference play.

Away from home: Illinois volleyball credits road environments during conference play for postseason success

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • December 9, 2021
Setter Diana Brown reaches for the ball during the game against Indiana on Nov. 12. The team is traveling to Austin, Texas to compete against Nebraska in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament.

Illinois volleyball heads south to take on familiar foe Nebraska in Sweet 16 of NCAA tournament

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • December 9, 2021
Kendall Bostic goes to block a shot during Illinois women's basketball's game against SIUE on Nov. 18. Bostic grabbed 22 rebounds on Sunday against Eastern Kentucky, the third-highest mark in program history.

Illinois women’s basketball’s Kendall Bostic bounces back with historic performance against Eastern Kentucky

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor • December 7, 2021
Illinois' Kofi Cockburn battles for position in the paint against Iowa's Keegan Murray during the game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday.

Illini men’s basketball takes down Hawkeyes, wins first game in Iowa City since 2017

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • December 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 • December 6, 2021
Illinois outside hitter Megan Cooney goes up for a spike during the match against Kentucky in Lexington on Saturday. The Illini beat the No. 7 Wildcats in four sets to advance to their first Sweet 16 since 2018.

An upset in Lexington: Illini volleyball takes down hosts, reigning national champions in four sets

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • December 4, 2021
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