Team to tour Europe during fall semester
By Hannah Preston, Interim editor-in-chief
June 15, 2019
Illinois softball coach Tyra Perry announced Wednesday the team plans to travel to Europe in the fall from August 6-16 for a foreign tour, including stops in the Netherlands, Belgium, France and England. While abroad, the Illini will tour Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris and London in addition to playing...
Quinn finishes seventh in NCAA finals, earns All-American honors
By Claire O'Brien, Staff Writer
June 11, 2019
Filed under Men's Sports, Sports, Track & Field, Track & Field, Women's Sports
The Illinois men’s and women’s outdoor track and field teams wrapped up their spring campaign this week in Austin, Texas. Senior sprinter Devin Quinn finished seventh in the 100-meter dash Friday at the NCAA Championships, completing his final collegiate race with a time of 10.12 seconds. Tex...
Loya garners All-American accolades
By Gabby Hajduk, Staff Writer
June 10, 2019
Filed under Softball, Sports, Women's Sports
After a standout freshman campaign, sophomore Bella Loya continued to have success in her second season for Illinois softball. Loya’s talents were recognized nationwide as the catcher was named to Softball America’s Third-Team All-America. Loya was a leader at the plate for the Illini this year, ran...
Colorado Rockies draft Yalowitz in 10th round
By JJ Kim, Assistant Sports Editor
June 4, 2019
Filed under Baseball, Men's Sports, Sports
Senior Illini outfielder Jack Yalowitz was selected in the 10th round by the Colorado Rockies. The 309th overall pick was the second Illini taken in the MLB draft after junior Michael Massey was taken in the fourth round by the Kansas City Royals. “Lets. Go!!! Been an honor to play with this guy. Incredible r...
Kansas City Royals draft Michael Massey
By JJ Kim, Assistant Sports Editor
June 4, 2019
Filed under Baseball, Men's Sports, Sports
With the 109th overall pick in the fourth round of the MLB draft, the Kansas City Royals selected Illinois’ junior second baseman Michael Massey. Massey is the highest-selected middle infielder in Illinois history and became yet another Illini drafted within the first four rounds of the draft i...
Thomas makes professional debut with Cleveland Comets, Team Mexico
By Gabby Hajduk, Staff Writer
June 3, 2019
Filed under Softball, Sports, Sports Top Stories, Women's Sports
Just weeks after finishing her collegiate softball career, former Illini Carly Thomas is preparing for a softball-filled summer with the Cleveland Comets of the National Pro Fastpitch league. The Comets are now affiliated with Team Mexico for the 2019 NPF season as they announced their new partnersh...
Illini add Dalevon Campbell to class of 2019
By Alec Busse, Staff Writer
June 2, 2019
Filed under Football, Men's Sports, Sports
On Friday, Illinois added Missouri City, Texas, wide receiver Dalevon Campbell to their 2019 recruiting class. Campbell could be an asset for the Illini quarterbacks, as he measures in at 6-foot-4-inches and 200 pounds. In addition to his size, Campbell has some elite speed: He runs a 100-meter dash a...
Baseball drops two at NCAA regional
By Rachel Spencer, Assistant Sports Editor
June 2, 2019
Filed under Baseball, Men's Sports, Sports
It wasn’t the ending Illinois baseball was looking for in the postseason. Illinois was eliminated from the Oxford, Mississippi, NCAA regional on Saturday after a 7-5 loss to Jacksonville State. The game was the Illini’s chance at redemption after losing in the opening round of regional play to the C...
Kouma commits to Illini’s class of 2019
By Rachel Spencer, Assistant Sports Editor
May 31, 2019
Filed under Basketball, Men's Sports, Sports
Illinois basketball picked up another commit Thursday, with N’Djamena, Chad, native and three-star recruit Bernard Kouma joining top-50 recruit Kofi Cockburn as a member of the Illini’s class of 2019. Kouma signed a Big Ten Tender of Financial Aid and made his own personal announcement on Twit...
Big Ten recognizes UI athletes’ academics
By Hannah Preston, Interim editor-in-chief
May 30, 2019
Filed under Baseball, Golf, Golf, Softball, Sports, Tennis, Tennis, Track & Field, Track & Field
On Wednesday, 1,824 students were named to the spring Big Ten Academic All-Conference team, eligibility determined by varsity-team status, full-time student status and a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.0. From the University, a total of 73 spring student-athletes were selected. Baseball David Craan Casey D...
Illini finish in top 30 at NCAA Championships
By Claire O'Brien, Staff Writer
May 30, 2019
Filed under Golf, Men's Sports, Sports
The Illinois men’s golf team finished in 27th place Sunday in the NCAA Championships at Blessings Golf Club in Fayetteville, Arkansas. During Friday’s first round, the Illini finished the day tied for 24th and 23-over-par, led by junior Michael Feagles and freshman Tommy Kuhl. Kuhl and Feagle...
Illinois wraps up 20th season at NCAA Tournament
By Gabby Hajduk, Staff Writer
May 29, 2019
Filed under Softball, Sports, Sports Top Stories, Women's Sports
Following its second loss to No. 22 Virginia Tech Hokies in the NCAA tournament, the Illinois softball team finished its 20th season with a 33-25 record including a 9-14 conference record. Illinois was selected for the Lexington Regional, hosted by No. 14 Kentucky. After dropping their first game to ...
