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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 Kate Duong celebrates after winning a point in her doubles match against Wisconsin Feb. 26 at Atkins Tennis Center. The Illinois women's tennis team will face Michigan State Friday in Urbana, Illinois, before traveling to West Lafayette, Indiana, for its match against Purdue Sunday.

Illinois prepares to take on Michigan State, Purdue

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor • Apr 8, 2021
An Illinois distance runner is lined up on the starting line at the Illini B1G Multi-Meet Jan 30. The Illinois track & field team will travel to Bloomington, Indiana, for the second Big Ten Invitational this weekend.

Illinois looks to build off solid Florida outing at second Big Ten Invitational

By Andre Thomas, Staff Writer • Apr 8, 2021
Head coach Evan Clark waits for Kate Duong and Ashley Yeah to cool down before giving them some tips during their doubles match against Wisconsin Feb. 26. Clark has transformed the program since taking over as head coach in 2016.

Evan Clark takes women’s tennis program to new heights

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor • Apr 8, 2021
Redshirt sophomore Kendra Pasquale celebrates after scoring against Iowa at Demirjian Park Feb. 25. The Illini face the Hawkeyes in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday.

Illinois heads back to Big Ten Tournament for first time since 2018

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Apr 7, 2021
Junior Kailee Powell swings at the ball during their game against Minnesota March 28. Powell has a diverse tool set, as she has played almost every position at some point in her softball career.

Powell transitions from infield to outfield, powers Illini offense

By Allende Miglietta, Staff Writer • Apr 7, 2021
The Illinois men's tennis team cheers on their teammates from the bleachers in their singles matches against Minnesota on Sunday at Atkins Tennis Center. Illinois athletics teams have been working hard to beat their competition this season.

Spring sports update: Men’s tennis on 10-match winning streak, soccer enters playoffs with momentum

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • Apr 6, 2021
Junior Sydney Sickels pitched during a game against Minnesota on March 28. The Illinois softball team just returned from Madison, Wisconsin with a 3-1 series win against the Badgers.

Illinois’ first true Big Ten road series ends with successful weekend

By Allende Miglietta, Staff Writer • Apr 5, 2021
Head women’s basketball coach Nancy Fahey talks to her team during a timeout in a game against Valparaiso on Dec. 2. The NCAA has been failing to equally support women’s sports compared to men’s sports.

Column | All talk, no walk: NCAA, member schools fail to support women’s sports

By Claire O’Brien, Sports Video Editor • Apr 5, 2021
Graduate student Jonathan Wells leaps into a pit of sand while competing in the long jump on a sunny day. Wells won two of Illinois' three first-place finishes at the Big Ten North Florida Invitational in Jacksonville, Florida this weekend.

Jacksonville trip ends with three first-place finishes for Illini

By Carson Gourdie, Staff Writer • Apr 3, 2021
Sophomore Kennedy Collins jumps to spike a ball in the game against Indiana on March 27. The Illinois volleyball team lost to Purdue yesterday, but redeemed themselves with a 3-2 win today.

Illinois splits matches against No. 8 Purdue, ends season on high note

By Wes Hollenberg, Staff Writer • Apr 3, 2021
Redshirt sophomore Kendra Pasquale looks for an opportunity to pass the ball during the game against Ohio State on March 21. Pasquale scored the winning goal against Northwestern today in Evanston, Illinois.

Pasquale scores last minute goal to get 2-1 win over Northwestern

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Apr 3, 2021
Junior Lauren Stibich kicks the ball during a game against Iowa on Feb. 25. The Illini soccer team is set to finish off their regular season at Northwestern today.

Illinois to finish off regular season at Northwestern for in-state rivalry

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Apr 3, 2021
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