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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
Utility Kailee Powell catches a ball from first base during a game against UIS on Oct. 2. The Illini lose both home games on Wednesday against Missouri 6-7 and 2-10.

Illinois softball drops both Braggin’ Rights games to Mizzou in home opener

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • March 18, 2022
Pitcher Tori McQueen begins to pitch the ball during a game against UIS on Oct. 2. McQueen aided the Illini during seventh inning against Liberty and led to an Illini win 5-4.

Illinois softball sweeps Liberty, gets swept by Clemson in Tiger Invitational

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • March 14, 2022
Utility Jaelyn Vickery begins to swing her bat during a home game at Eichelberger Field. The Illini will be playing at the Tiger Invitational going up against Clemson and Liberty on Saturday and Sunday.

Illinois softball travels to South Carolina to take on Clemson and Liberty

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • March 12, 2022
Utility Delaney Rummel goes up to bat during the game against Witchita on Feb. 18. Rummel achieved 6 RBIs during the Illini's match against Hofstra for the Cardinal Classic on Saturday.

Illinois softball finishes 3-1 at Cardinal Classic behind dominant offensive, pitching efforts

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • March 7, 2022
Outfielder Kelly Ryono swings her bat during at Eichelberger Field. The Illini will be go up against Louisville on Friday.

Illini softball travels to Louisville for four-game Cardinal Classic

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • March 4, 2022
Utility, Jaelyn Vickery, cheers on her teammates during a match against Purdue on April 16. Vickery talks about growing into the leadership position within her team, and going on to obtain Second-Team All Big-Ten honors.

‘You definitely don’t want to face her’: Vickery demonstrates leadership, ’God-given talents’ for Illinois softball

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • March 1, 2022
Pitcher Sydney Sickels winds up to deliver a pitch during Illinois' game against Purdue on April 16 in Champaign. Sickels recorded the second no-hitter of her career on Saturday against Western Illinois, and the Illini beat the No. 10 Arkansas Razorbacks on Sunday.

Sickels throws no-hitter, Illinois softball goes 2-3 at Razorback Invitational

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • February 21, 2022
Pitcher Sydney Sickels begins to pitch the ball during a game against Wisconsin. The Illini will be going up against Arkansas on Friday with Sickels being a key offensive player so far.

Illinois softball travels to Arkansas, will take on two ranked teams over five-game weekend

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • February 18, 2022
Kelly Ryono prepares for an incoming pitch during Illinois' game against Purdue on April 16. The Illini went 4-1 in their opening weekend of the 2022 season, and Ryono has a team-best .615 batting average through five games.

Illinois softball goes 4-1 at LSU Tiger Classic, picks up ranked win in first games of season

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • February 14, 2022
The Illinois softball team meets on the mound during its game against Purdue on April 16. The Illini will begin their 2022 season on Friday in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Illinois softball opens season in Baton Rouge, participates in four-team weekend competition

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • February 11, 2022
Junior Gaby Rhodes runs onto home plate during a game against Ohio State on May 8. For the first time in over a year and a half the softball team had a home game.

Illini softball opens fall schedule with three wins as underclassmen make debuts

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • September 26, 2021
Sophomore Kelly Ryono and Senior Bella Loya hug after a good inning on May 8. The softball team improves upon their skills as the team starts practicing for the upcoming season.

Freshman Paige Berkmeyer looks to start collegiate career strong in Illinois softball’s fall games

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • September 25, 2021
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