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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
Redshirt Senior outfielder Danielle Davis hits a lead-off double to left-center field in the bottom of the third inning during the game against Northwestern on Apr. 5.

Illinois softball opens season at Tiger Invitational

By Ben Fader, Assistant Sports Editor • February 8, 2024
Head coach Tyra Perry yells from the field as Illinois faces off against Ohio on Apr. 15.

Coach Tyra Perry eyes improvement after 12th-place finish in 2023

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • January 21, 2024
The Illini group together before facing up against the Buckeyes on Apr. 15.

Illinois softball anticipates start of 2024 season

By Ben Fader, Assistant Sports Editor • January 18, 2024
Outfielder Kelly Ryono raises her bat above her head during a night facing off against Parkland on Sept. 28.

Kelly Ryono embarks on one last ride with Illinois softball

By Ben Fader, Assistant Sports Editor • January 18, 2024
Senior Megan Ward gets ready to hit the softball against Wisconsin on May 10. Wards performance earned her MVP of the game.

Illinois softball wraps up sweeping fall action with intrasquad Orange & Blue World Series

By Ben Fader, Assistant Sports Editor • October 15, 2023
Outfielder Kelly Ryono set to sprint from the plate on Mar. 29 during a game against Indiana. The Illini will be facing off against Parkland on Thursday.

Three up, three down in first week of Illinois softball

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • September 25, 2023

Illinois softball preps for fall slate of exhibition series

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • September 18, 2023
University students tailgate before the homecoming game against Minnesota on Oct. 26.

Tailgating Guide to Fall 2023

By Ben Fader, Assistant Sports Editor • July 25, 2023
Newly appointed assistant coach Sydney Sickels pitches against Penn State on May 7, 2022. During the 2021-22 season, Sickels led the Illini in innings pitched and ERA.

Former Illini softball pitcher joins coaching staff

By Ben Fader, Assistant Sports Editor • July 8, 2023
Senior right fielder Kelly Ryono whacked her second hit of the day to lead off the inning agianst Nebraska on Thursday. Though Illini fails to make the NCAA tournament, it was arguably one of the best two-game stretch for the Illini.

Illinois softball season ends in hard-fought battle against Nebraska

By Ben Fader, Assistant Sports Editor • May 12, 2023
Illinois softball gathers around home to cheer after redshirt senior outfielder Danielle Davis hit a grand slam in the top of the third inning.

’We’re not gonna let you have it’: No. 12 Illinois softball upsets No. 5 Wisconsin in 1st round of Big Ten tournament

By James Kim, Sports Editor • May 10, 2023

Illinois softball hosts Big Ten tournament, begins play against No. 5 Wisconsin

By Ben Fader, Assistant Sports Editor • May 10, 2023
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