Illini improve tournament chances with double-overtime win
By Satvik Sethia, Staff Writer
October 17, 2018
Filed under Soccer, Sports, Women's Sports
Illinois' conference game against Indiana University on Sunday was historic for more than one reason. The Illini shut the Hoosiers out 1-0, improving their position from seventh in the standings and granting them the chance to advance to the Big Ten Tournament. The game also marked their departur...
Illinois holds the fort against Michigan State
By Satvik Sethia, Staff Writer
October 2, 2018
Filed under Soccer, Top Stories, Women's Sports
The Illini soccer team kept a clean sheet to shut Michigan State out at home. It was a display of resolve and tenacity by the Illini, and they walked out with a 1-0 win to show for it. The first half was rather slow, with almost no action on either end. The Spartans’ first shot came at the 42nd minute, an...
Soccer folds against Penn State
By Satvik Sethia, Staff writer
September 25, 2018
Filed under Showcase, Soccer, Sports, Top Stories, Women's Sports
The Illinois soccer team fell to Penn State in a close 2-1 battle on a chilly Saturday evening. Illinois was hoping to come back stronger after their 2-0 loss against Ohio State last Thursday. “You know, great Big Ten soccer match and I think you’ve seen since the Big Ten started, that there...
Illini hit the road to begin Big Ten schedule
By Brian Binz, Staff Writer
September 20, 2018
Filed under Soccer, Sports, Women's Sports
For most of the nonconference schedule the Illinois volleyball team made winning look easy. But starting this weekend, the road gets a little harder. “Every (Big Ten) game is gonna be like Creighton,” said Head Coach Chris Tamas. “A lot of it is about constantly improving in league play.” ...
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...
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...
Illini down Redbirds after in-state showdown
By Evan Viscioni, Contributing Writer
September 11, 2018
Filed under Soccer, Sports, Top Stories, Women's Sports
It took 13 shots on goal and 70 minutes, but on a chilly Sunday afternoon at Illinois Field, the Illinois soccer team was able to pick up its fourth straight win over rival Illinois State 1-0. For the entire first half, the Illini were able to push the ball into Redbirds territory, shooting seven sho...
Team celebrates wins over top opponents
By Miles Powers-Huang, Assistant sports editor
September 6, 2018
Filed under Soccer, Sports, Women's Sports
Illinois soccer fans may not have seen it coming, but head coach Janet Rayfield’s squad is competing with some of the nation’s top talent. On Monday, Rayfield addressed the media at Memorial Stadium before football head coach Lovie Smith’s weekly press conference. The Illinois soccer team has sh...
Off-field bonding fosters team growth
By Miles Powers-Huang, Assistant Sports Editor
August 30, 2018
Filed under Showcase, Soccer, Top Stories, Women's Sports
Oftentimes, a freshman college athlete goes from hometown-hero to a team member fighting to prove their worth. Nevertheless, it doesn’t take long before these athletes are thrust into game after game competition against opponents who were also once perceived as the best. It can be an experience full ...
Illinois soccer’s rough season has team looking to the future
By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer
December 18, 2017
Filed under Soccer, Sports, Women's Sports
Coming off the heels of a less-than-stellar 2016 campaign, Illinois soccer was looking for a bounce-back season. However, with many underclassmen on the roster, it was realistic to expect a rebuilding season from Janet Rayfield’s 2017 squad. While a 5-14 record is nothing to celebrate, Rayfield hopes ...
Illinois soccer ends season on a lackluster note
By Miles Powers-Huang, Contributing writer
October 27, 2017
Filed under Soccer, Sports, Top Stories, Women's Sports
As the Illinois soccer team closed the season with nothing to play for, the only thing left to do was give everything to deliver a happy ending to its senior class’ careers Wednesday night against Iowa. When Iowa's Devin Burns found her way into the box and fired her ninth goal of the season pas...
Seniors aim to end their careers on a high note
By Miles Powers-Huang, Contributing writer
October 25, 2017
Filed under Soccer, Sports, Top Stories, Women's Sports
The four-year journey of the Illinois soccer team's senior class comes to a close Wednesday night against Iowa, and although emotions will be riding high, head coach Janet Rayfield expects her players to channel those emotions and end the season strong. “With any senior, as their career comes to a cl...
