Illinois splits Big Ten games, loses win streak
By Evan Viscioni, Contributing Writer
September 19, 2018
Filed under Soccer, Sports, Women's Sports
The IIllini looked to continue their winning streak as they headed up north to open Big Ten play against Minnesota. Thanks to Illini junior Arianna Veland, who had two goals, the team picked up its fifth straight victory. It didn’t take long for the Illini to strike first. Veland headed in a...
Illinois vs. USF: Press Box Bundle
By Eli Schuster, Sports Editor
September 18, 2018
Filed under Football, Men's Sports, Showcase, Sports, Top Stories
As I begin to cover my fourth season of Illinois football, I wanted to try something new. After each Illinois game, I will be sharing what I like to call the Press Box Bundle. Here you can catch up on all the information you might have missed during The Daily Illini sports staff’s coverage of the ...
Soccer thrives, tennis and golf gear up
By Meghan Rest, Assistant Sports Editor
September 17, 2018
Filed under Golf, Golf, Men's Sports, Soccer, Sports, Tennis, Tennis, Women's Sports
For the Illinois soccer, men’s golf and men’s tennis teams, the fall serves as a chance to shake the off-season rust. While the men’s tennis team starts up this coming weekend, the Illinois soccer and men’s golf teams are in full swing. Soccer Illinois soccer kicked off their regular Big Ten seaso...
Energy, teamwork lead Illinois to sweep
By Brian Binz, Staff Writer
September 17, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports Top Stories, Volleyball, Women's Sports
Illinois volleyball has been perfect this season. The team has continued to move up in the rankings, earning the No. 8 spot in the country before it even set foot on its home court. While senior middle blocker Ali Bastianelli said she sees room for improvement, the Illini still managed to open their hom...
Illinois vs. USF: Grades and game notes
By Daily Illini Sports Desk
September 17, 2018
Filed under Football, Men's Sports
Quarterback play wasn't the problem AJ Bush was questionable heading into Saturday, after suffering a hamstring injury at the end of the first half in last week’s game. While Bush was suited up and throwing a football around during pregame, it served as a way to play mind games with the USF coaching staff. True freshm...
Players need to retain confidence despite lows
By Eli Schuster, Sports Editor
September 17, 2018
Filed under Football, Men's Sports, Sports
Illini fans beware. After each game this season, I will put together something I like to call the Press Box Bundle. Typically, I share this in the days following Illinois football’s weekend matchup. It includes video footage, tweets, photos and observations. After watching the Illini find a way t...
Illini fall in second half at Soldier Field
By Tatiania Perry, Staff writer
September 17, 2018
Filed under Football, Men's Sports, Sports, Sports Top Stories, Top Stories
With six seconds left on the clock, head coach Lovie Smith called the final time-out of the game. It was the final drive for Illinois, and the team was down 25-19 to South Florida. In that 60-second span, the Illini made a plan. The team had 25 yards to goal, and freshman quarterback M.J. Rivers need...
New head coach Sarah Havemen takes helm of both cross-country teams
By Meghan Rest, Assistant Sports Editor
September 13, 2018
Filed under Cross Country, Cross Country, Men's Sports, Sports, Women's Sports
The men’s and women’s cross-country programs are no strangers to change. Last year, the Illinois Athletic Department announced the men’s and women’s cross country and track and field programs would be led by a single coaching staff. The reorganization came after the 2017 outdoor track seaso...
Last year’s loss fires up team
By Gavin Good, Staff writer
September 13, 2018
Filed under Football, Men's Sports, Sports, Top Stories
Illinois hasn’t lost in 2018, but last year’s 47-32 defeat at the hands of South Florida is still fresh in the minds of the team heading into this weekend’s 2:30 p.m. matchup at Soldier Field. Coming in, it’s unclear whether Illinois starter AJ Bush will be ready to play, after he came out i...
Rivers brings confidence, poise to quarterback position
By Tatiania Perry, Staff writer
September 13, 2018
Filed under Football, Men's Sports, Sports
M.J. Rivers grew up on football. From watching his father play to being on the field himself, football was his life. The freshman quarterback’s dream came true Saturday night against Western Illinois when Rivers received his first collegiate snaps at quarterback. Rivers didn’t know prior to h...
Illini come home to Huff Hall
By Brian Binz, Staff Writer
September 13, 2018
Filed under Sports, Volleyball, Women's Sports
For the first time in the 2018 season, the Illinois volleyball team will have a game at Huff Hall. While it may be a familiar haven for both students and athletes, for opponents, Huff’s looks may be misleading. “A lot of people are confused coming into Huff,” said Senior Setter Jordyn Poulter...
Illinois vs. Western Illinois: Press Box Bundle
By Eli Schuster, Sports Editor
September 11, 2018
Filed under Football, Men's Sports, Sports, Top Stories
As I begin to cover my fourth season of Illinois football, I wanted to try something new. After each Illinois game, I will be sharing what I like to call the Press Box Bundle. Here you can catch up on all the information you might have missed during The Daily Illini sports staff’s coverage of the ...
