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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
Fifth-year Kailee Powell goes for a ground ball at first base during a game against Penn State on May 5, 2022. Beginning Friday, the Illini will participate in the NFCA Leadoff Classic in Clearwater, Fla.

Illinois softball prepares to open 2023 season in Florida with NFCA Leadoff Classic

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • February 10, 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.

Veteran experience returns for Illinois softball

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • January 20, 2023
Graduate student runner Rebecca Craddock runs during the Illini Classic on April 9. A handful of smaller sports do not receive as much traction from fans in comparison to football and basketball when it comes to small crowds and less social media attention.

Pack the stands of underappreciated sports

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • July 13, 2022
Junior outfielder Kelly Ryono runs to the next base during the home game against Penn State on May 7. The Illini are eliminated from the NCAA Tournament following their first round losses to Arizona, 8-3, and Missouri State, 2-0.

Illinois softball exits NCAA Tournament after first round losses to Arizona, Missouri State

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • May 21, 2022
Catcher Bella Loya lines up her throw during a game against Penn State on May 7. Loya made an RBI during the BIG Ten match at Ohio State, unfortunately the Illini were unable to secure a victory with a 1-5 Loss.

One and done: Illinois softball crash out of Big Ten Championships in quarterfinals

By Martin O'Connor, Contributing Writer • May 15, 2022
Senior infielder Avery Steiner runs the bases during the game against Penn State on Saturday. The Illini are set to plan to against Ohio State for the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday.

No. 3 Illinois softball set to face No. 6 Ohio State in quarterfinals of Big Ten tournament

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • May 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
Senior pitcher Sydney Sickles pitches during the game against SIUE on Tuesday. The Illini will be going up against the Badgers this weekend at Eichelberger Field.

Illinois softball to host Wisconsin in three game series this weekend

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • April 8, 2022
Senior infielder Avery Steiner walks up during introductions before the game against LSU on Feb. 13. The Illini won two of their three games against Minnesota over the weekend.

Illinois softball wins series against Minnesota, looks ahead to brutal schedule this week

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • April 5, 2022
Pitcher Tori McQueen winds up a pitch against UIS on Oct. 2. Illinois will be evenly matched during the upcoming game on Wednesday against Indiana.

Illinois softball comes back home to take on Indiana State after 3-2 road win against SLU

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • March 30, 2022
Senior Sydney Sickles gets ready to throw a pitch during the Illini's match against Arkansas on Feb. 18. The Illini won against Purdue, 9-4, on Sunday.

Illinois softball splits series against Purdue

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • March 28, 2022
Utility Kailee Powell prepares to run home during the game against Missouri on Wednesday. The Illini will be going up against SIUE on Tuesday at Eichelberger Field.

Illinois softball hosts SIUE after going 2-2 last tournament, looks to improve winning record

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • March 22, 2022
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