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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
Senior Shivani Ingle strikes the ball during her singles match against Missouri on Feb. 13. The Illini readies for their final Big Ten matches against Michigan on Friday and Michigan State on Sunday.

Illinois women’s tennis prepares to take on No. 23 Michigan, Michigan State in final Big Ten matches

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • April 22, 2022
Freshman Megan Heuser powers up her swing during her singles match against Rutgers on March 27. Illinois took down Iowa to advance to second round of Big Ten tournament.

Heuser’s heroics lead Illinois women’s tennis to crucial Big Ten victory over Northwestern

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • April 17, 2022
Junior Josie Frazier strikes the ball during her singles match against Rutgers on March 27. The Illini will be having their last home match up of the season against in-state rivals Northwestern on Sunday.

Illinois women’s tennis gets set to host Big Ten rival Northwestern in final home match

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • April 17, 2022
Illini soccer team athletes embrace each other after the senior day game on Oct. 23. The Illini soccer athletes dominated matches against Illinois State and Indiana on Saturday.

Illinois soccer earns dominant wins against Illinois State, Indiana in exhibition matches

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • April 16, 2022
Multi-Event Aidan Ouimet takes a leap into the sand pit for the long jump event during the track field invite on Jan. 21. Ouimet recently set new personal records in six categories as well as surpassing the previous decathlon record held by the University.

Aiden Ouimet headlines 25 personal-best weekend for Illinois track & field

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • April 16, 2022
Senior forward Makena Silber readies to kick the ball with a Grand Valley at her side attempting to block the kick on April 2. The Illini will be having a double match up on Saturday against Illinois State and Indiana.

Illinois soccer prepares to face Illinois State, Indiana in exhibition doubleheader

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • April 16, 2022
Junior Mia Takekawa performs on the balance beam during a meet against Central Michigan, Northern Illinois and Boise State on March 4. Takekawa placed 20th on uneven bars during her final performance of the season at Fort Worth, Texas.

Illinois women’s gymnastics leaves its mark on the national stage, concludes 2021-2022 season

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • April 14, 2022
Senior distance runner Michael Madiol runs during the Illini Classic on Saturday. The Illini heads to California for the Mt. Sac Relays on from Thursday to Saturday.

Illinois track & field ‘taking advantage of the warmer weather,’ sets its sights on event titles at competitive Mt. Sac Relays

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • April 14, 2022
Junior Mia Townes poses on the beam for her event during the meet against Central Michigan, Boise State and Northern Illinois on March 4. Townes and junior Mia Takekawa heads down to Fort Worth, Texas, to take on the NCAA Women’s National Championship from Thursday to Saturday.

Illinois gears up for national stage, travels to NCAA Women’s National Championship

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • April 13, 2022
Junior Mia Townes jumps up in celebration with the rest of the team as fellow teammate junior Mia Takekawa sticks her landing during the competition against Rutgers on Feb. 25. Takekawa and Towne will be heading towards the NCAA Championships in Texas on April 14 to April 16.

‘To speak those words into existence has been really gratifying’: Takekawa, Townes headed to NCAA women’s gymnastics championships

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • April 12, 2022
Freshman outfielder Stevie Mead prepares to swing her bat during the game against Wisconsin on Sunday. The Illini won all three games against Wisconsin over the weekend 4-1, 4-2 and 7-1.

Illinois sweeps Wisconsin and moves to nine games over .500

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • April 11, 2022
Freshman Megan Heuser performs an underhand hit to prevent the team from scoring a point on Mar. 27 against Rutgers. Unfortunately Heuser and her team were unable to take the win against Purdue and Penn State.

Illinois women’s tennis takes down Purdue, suffers heartbreak at Penn State in split weekend

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • April 10, 2022
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