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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
Junior Jada Peebles speaks during Big Ten Basketball Media Days at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Thursday. Despite significant roster and coaching changes this season, the Illini are not concerned with any issues relating to identity or culture.

Illinois women’s basketball maintains culture, identity despite roster, assistant coaching changes

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • October 7, 2021
Head Coach Nancy Fahey looks from the sidelines at the gameplay as the team plays in the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament on March 10. Fahey looks for the team to improve offensively.

Illinois women’s basketball undergoes offseason changes, Fahey looks to be better offensively

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • October 1, 2021
The women's basketball team huddles up before their game against Nebraska on Jan. 25. With the schedule being released, there are several games you do not want to miss.

Five games to look forward to for new-look Illini women’s basketball team

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • September 16, 2021
The Illinois men's basketball team huddles up during the game against Minnesota on Dec. 15. The Big Ten released the men's and women's basketball conference schedules on Wednesday.

Big Ten releases men’s, women’s basketball conference schedules

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • September 8, 2021
Illinois women's basketball releases 2021-2022 non-conference schedule

Illinois women’s basketball releases 2021-2022 non-conference schedule

By Jackson Janes • September 3, 2021
Players of the Illinois women's basketball team come together during a pause in the game against Valparaiso Dec. 2. Illinois will host Florida State in the 2021 Big Ten/Atlantic Coast Conference Women's Basketball Challenge.

Illinois to host Florida State in Big Ten/Atlantic Coast Conference Women’s Basketball Challenge

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • August 3, 2021
Sophomore Jeanae Terry shoots the ball during the game against Valparaiso Dec. 2. Terry recently announced she is transferring to Purdue.

Former Illinois guard Jeanae Terry transfers to Purdue

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • April 23, 2021
Head women’s basketball coach Nancy Fahey talks to her team during a timeout in a game against Valparaiso on Dec. 2. The NCAA has been failing to equally support women’s sports compared to men’s sports.

Column | All talk, no walk: NCAA, member schools fail to support women’s sports

By Claire O'Brien, Sports Video Editor • April 5, 2021
Kennedi Myles calls for the ball from J-Naya Ephraim Dec. 2 when Illinois faced Valparaiso. Both players have chosen to play elsewhere next season, with Myles already announcing her decision to transfer to Marquette.

Myles transfers to Marquette, three other Illini enter transfer portal

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • April 1, 2021
Sophomore Kennedi Myles looks to shoot during game against Northwestern March 10. Though the team suffered many losses this season, the Illini hope to enter the Big Ten Tournament with a higher seed next year.

Women’s basketball season in review: Illinois gains momentum too late in season

By Claire O'Brien, Sports Video Editor • March 22, 2021

Northwestern eliminates Illinois in second round of Big Ten Tournament

By Nithin Reddy, Assistant Video Editor • March 10, 2021
Sophomore Kennedi Myles guards an opponent during the game against Wisconsin on Tuesday. Illinois won the game 67-42.

Illinois takes down Wisconsin for Fahey’s first Big Ten Tournament win

By Claire O'Brien, Staff Writer • March 9, 2021
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