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The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

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The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

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Illinois Womens Tennis Kasia Treiber waits for their opponent to serve during the ITA Midwest Regional on Sept. 24. The Illini have their first win of the season against BYU 5-2.
Illinois women’s tennis kicks off season at Bella the Ball Collegiate Invitational
January 17, 2022
Illinois Mens Tennis Hunter Heck hits the ball during a match against Notre Dame on May 8. The Illini were away at Atlanta for the MLK Invitational from Saturday to Monday.
Illinois men's tennis concludes MLK Invitational in first weekend of play of 2022
January 17, 2022
Andre Curbelo dribbles the ball and drives to the paint during Illinois game against Purdue at State Farm Center on Monday. Curbelo made a surprise return, scoring 20 points in the Illinis 96-88 loss.
Andre Curbelo makes surprise return, dazzles at home against Purdue
January 17, 2022
Alfonso Plummer shoots a 3-pointer during Illinois game against Purdue at State Farm Center on Monday. Plummer had another solid game, recording 24 points, including six triples.
Notes, player grades: Illinois men's basketball falls to Purdue in double-overtime thriller
January 17, 2022
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   Basketball
Guard DeMyla Brown dribbles towards the hoop during the game against Wisconsin on Jan. 9. The Illini fell to Penn state 72-90.
Illinois women’s basketball second half surge fails to top Penn State
January 16, 2022
Trent Frazier attempts a 3-pointer during No. 25 Illinois mens basketballs game against Michigan at State Farm Center on Friday night. Fraziers 16 second-half points were key in the Illinis 68-53 win over the Wolverines.
Notes, player grades: Illinois men's basketball pulls away late to top Michigan at home
January 15, 2022
Alfonso Plummer dribbles and looks for teammates during the Illinois mens basketball game against Michigan at State Farm Center on Friday night.
Illinois men's basketball uses second-half turnaround to take down Michigan in Champaign
January 14, 2022
Kofi Cockburn battles for position against Michigan center Hunter Dickinson during the game on March 2, 2021. The Illini will take on the Wolverines in Champaign on Friday night.
Illini men's basketball welcomes Wolverines to Champaign for late-night Big Ten battle
January 14, 2022
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Volleyball
Rashinda Reed coaches from the sideline during Illinois volleyballs match against Purdue on Oct. 6. Reed was named the new head coach at Alabama on Monday.
Former Illinois volleyball assistant coach Rashinda Reed departs program, will become new Alabama head coach
December 20, 2021
The Illini volleyball team huddles together before a set during the match against Indiana on Nov. 12. Sports editor Jackson Janes reviews the 21 volleyball season as it officially came to an end on Thursday.
Volleyball season in review: Illinois makes NCAA tournament return, pulls off three road upsets in bounce-back year
December 14, 2021
The Illinois volleyball team huddles together during its match against Indiana at Huff Hall on Nov. 12. The Illini fell in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament to the No. 10 Nebraska Cornhuskers on Thursday, ending their season.
Illinois volleyball falls in straight sets in Sweet 16, sees tournament run end in Austin
December 9, 2021
The Illinois volleyball team celebrates after their win against Kentucky on Dec. 4. The team attributes their success to their on road games during the conference play.
Away from home: Illinois volleyball credits road environments during conference play for postseason success
December 9, 2021
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