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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
Guard Terrance Shannon Jr. rushes to recover the ball after a missed shot by Northwestern during the second half. During tonight's head-to-head game Shannon was able to pull through during the second half to recover the match and win.

Illinois overcomes 18-point deficit to knock off No. 21 Northwestern

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • February 23, 2023
Junior forward Kendall Bostic guards Nebraska’s Isabelle Bourne during Illinois’ final home game on Wednesday.

Injuries leave No. 25 Illinois women’s basketball shorthanded in final home game of regular season

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • February 22, 2023
Column | Illinois needs a real rival, Northwestern can't compete

Column | Illinois needs a real rival, Northwestern can’t compete

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • February 22, 2023
Guard RJ Melendez executes a specialized handshake ending in a salute with assistant coach Tim Anderson before the start of last night's game. Melendez played with confidence throughout last night's game against Minnesota as significantly improving from his presence on the court earlier this season.

Notes, player grades from Illinois men’s basketball’s 9-point win over Minnesota

By James Kim, Carson Gourdie and Theo Gary • February 21, 2023
Guard/Forward Matthey Mayer slips through Minnesota's defense around the start of the second half of tonight's game. Mayer led the Illini with constant scores against Minnesota bouncing back from the defeat by Indiana on Saturday for the Illini.

Illinois men’s basketball bounces back in Champaign with 78-69 victory over Minnesota

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • February 20, 2023
Guard Jayden Epps faces off against Indiana guard Jalen Hood on Jan. 19. The Illini suffered another defeat by the Hoosiers on Saturday.

Column | Bloomington, Ind. is no fun anyways…

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • February 20, 2023
Forward Kendall Bostic enjoying herself during a game against Michigan State on Jan. 29. Bostic tied for a season high in rebounds during a game against Penn State on Sunday.

Illinois women’s basketball earns first 20-win season for first time in 15 years

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • February 19, 2023

Illinois women’s basketball looks for win over Penn State in closing stretch of season

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • February 18, 2023
Fifth-year forward Matthew Mayers readies to inbound the ball against Rutgers on Feb. 11. During the first half, Mayer had an impressive streak scoring 11 points in three minutes.

Down-to-the-wire showdown ends with No. 14 Indiana on top of Illinois men’s basketball

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • February 18, 2023
Junior forward Coleman Hawkins attempts a jump shot against Indiana on Jan. 19.

Illinois remains on verge of best-of-the-rest in the Big Ten

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • February 18, 2023
Guard/Forward Ty Rodgers takes on the Nebraska Cornhuskers at State Farm Center on January 31, 2023. Despite losing to Penn State Rodgers played significantly well on Tuesday.

Player grades from Illinois’ second loss of season to Penn State

By Drew Friberg, James Kim and Carson Gourdie • February 15, 2023
Senior guard Terrence Shannon Jr. runs down the court during the game against Rutgers on Saturday. On Tuesday, Illinois faced off against Penn State; despite a strong performance from Shannon, the Illini suffered a 93-81 defeat.

Illinois men’s basketball succumbs to 93-81 defeat against Penn State, drops rematch in University Park

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • February 14, 2023
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