Illini hope to win against Badgers Wednesday
By Gabby Hajduk, Staff writer
February 20, 2019
Filed under Basketball, Sports, Top Stories, Women's Sports
Less than three weeks ago, Illinois snapped a nine-game losing streak, earning its second Big Ten win of the season against Wisconsin. Now on a two-game losing streak, the Illini will head to Madison on Wednesday night in an attempt to complete the sweep. Both teams suffered losses on Sunday, with Ill...
Win streak snapped as Illinois falls to Wisconsin
By Gavin Good, Staff Writer
February 19, 2019
Filed under Basketball, Men's Sports, Sports
Illinois came into Madison, Wisconsin, red hot on the back of four-straight conference wins and got off to a promising 10-2 lead against No. 22 Wisconsin on Monday night. Two three’s from senior Aaron Jordan, to go along with the Badgers missing seven of their first eight shots, gave the Illini ...
Turnovers, points inside cost Illini close victory
By JJ Kim
February 19, 2019
Filed under Sports, Women's Sports
In the annual Play4Kay Pink Game to support breast cancer, Michigan came to State Farm Center riding a five-game winning streak as they took on Illinois. Though the Illini hung in tight till the half, the Wolverines began to pull away in the third quarter on their way to a 70-56 victory. “Executio...
Parker gets last win at Huff Hall; Illini drop both weekend meets
By Brendyn Jones, Staff writer
February 19, 2019
Filed under Men's Sports, Sports, Top Stories, Wrestling
The No. 20-ranked Illinois wrestling team competed in its last two dual meets of the season this weekend when they traveled to No. 11 Northwestern on Friday and hosted No.1 Penn State on Sunday. The Illini dropped both matchups over the weekend, losing 25-12 against Northwestern and 39-9 against Penn State. ...
Seniors strive to leave legacy
By Brendyn Jones, Staff writer
February 18, 2019
Filed under Men's Sports, Sports, Wrestling
In the Illini wrestling practice room in Huff Hall, there is a wall overlooking the mats. It is decorated with images of Illini All-Americans like Isaiah Martinez, Jesse Delgado and Matt Lackey. The wall serves as a celebration of Illini wrestling history but also as motivation for the current wrest...
Underwoods ignore the criticism, appreciate the experience
By Gavin Good, Staff writer
February 18, 2019
Filed under Basketball, Men's Sports, Sports, Top Stories
The State Farm Center was buzzing. Illinois was down three to Rutgers with 2:03 to go in the first half, one game removed from the program’s shocking win over No. 9 Michigan State. Head coach Brad Underwood pulled out stud freshman Ayo Dosunmu, who had two fouls in 16 minutes to go along with nine p...
Illinois sweeps opening weekend in North Carolina
By Meghan Rest, Assistant sports editor
February 18, 2019
Filed under Baseball, Men's Sports, Sports
by Meghan Rest Assistant sports editor The Illinois baseball team opened its spring campaign with an 11-3 win over Georgetown Friday night. The Illini earned victories over the Hoyas, No. 20 Wake Forest and Sacred Heart during the three-game series in Winston-Salem, N.C. “It’s everybody’s...
Illini cruise in early season action
By Rachel Spencer, Staff writer
February 18, 2019
Filed under Softball, Sports, Women's Sports
It was a “peachy keen” weekend in Georgia for Illinois softball as the team swept Boston College and Georgia Tech to improve its record to 7-2. Over two games, the Illini outscored the Eagles 19-6, which included a 12-3 run-rule victory in game one. Despite a rain delay during game two on Friday...
Illinois gets first win at Ohio State in a decade for fourth-straight win
By Gavin Good, Staff writer
February 16, 2019
Filed under Basketball, Men's Sports, Sports
Illinois basketball is on a roll. The Illini defeated Ohio State in Columbus on Thursday night, winning against the Buckeyes on the road for the first time since Feb. 22, 2009, when they won 70-68. Another victory for Illinois meant the team has strung together four-straight Big Ten wins for the firs...
Softball gears up for second tournament of season
By Rachel Spencer, Staff Writer
February 15, 2019
Filed under Softball, Sports, Women's Sports
Illinois softball will be back on the road this weekend for its second tournament of the season. Once again, the Illini are heading for a much more temperate climate to compete in Atlanta. There, the team will be hosted by Georgia Tech and the two teams will face off Friday at 4:30 p.m. CST. Illinoi...
Illinois takes three-game win streak to surging Ohio State
By Gavin Good, Staff Writer
February 14, 2019
Filed under Basketball, Men's Sports, Sports
Illinois men's basketball is on an unprecedented run in the Brad Underwood era, winning three-straight Big Ten games for the first time under the second-year head coach. The Illini will now depart the friendly confines of the State Farm Center, where they are 8-4 on the year, for a road trip that ...
Illinois hopes to continue winning streak against Iowa
By Gabby Hajduk, Staff Writer
February 14, 2019
Filed under Basketball, Sports, Women's Sports
In a battle at the bottom of the Big Ten, Illinois women’s basketball defeated Wisconsin 78-68 at home on Sunday to earn its second Big Ten win of the season. The Illini will now head to Iowa City on a high note instead of a 10-game losing streak to take on the No. 14 Hawkeyes this Thursday. After...
