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...
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 softball hopes to climb conference rankings
By JJ Kim, Staff Writer
February 14, 2019
Filed under Softball, Sports, Women's Sports
Following a 3-2 start to the season, the Illinois softball team heads to Atlanta this weekend where it will face Georgia Tech and Boston College. Fourth-year coach Tyra Perry will look to build off a solid opening weekend and climb the conference rankings. The team finished 37-18 last season, includi...
Softball beats Oklahoma State for first season win
By Rachel Spencer, Staff Writer
February 12, 2019
Filed under Softball, Sports, Top Stories, Women's Sports
The Illinois softball team started its spring season by picking up the program’s 600th and 601st wins in Houston on Friday. During the team's 2019 season opener, Illinois ousted two top-25 teams — No. 22 Oklahoma State and No. 13 Kentucky — beating them 7-4 and 6-5, respectively. Senior outfiel...
Pitching, home runs carry softball to win over IUPUI
May 3, 2018
Filed under Softball, Sports, Women's Sports
The sun finally came out over Eichelberger Field, and with it came another Illinois Softball win. “It’s finally softball weather,” senior Leigh Farina said. “It actually makes you want to come out and play and not stand in the field miserable because you’re so cold.” The Illini got...
Illinois takes doubleheader against Penn State
By Miles Powers-Huang, Assistant sports editor
April 30, 2018
Filed under Softball, Sports, Top Stories, Women's Sports
While it was an unusual 48 hours for the Illinois softball team, the Illini weathered the storm to sweep a Saturday doubleheader at Penn State. The Illini played an inning-and-a-half Friday night, giving up three early runs to the Nittany-Lions. However, thunderstorms in the area would postpone the...
Even the Illini have rigid game day superstitions
April 26, 2018
Filed under Softball, Sports, Women's Sports
Athletes are known for having superstitions, and the Illinois softball team is no exception. For outfielders Mattie Doane and Kiana Sherlund, stepping up the plate with special gear could be the difference between a good and bad game. Doane needs to have the right attire on — or off — when b...
Walkoff helps grab series win against Iowa
By Meghan Rest, Assistant Sports Editor
April 23, 2018
Filed under Showcase, Softball, Sports, Top Stories, Women's Sports
After easing its way to a 7-1 win Friday night against Iowa, Illinois found itself clawing back in a nail-biting battle on Saturday. The Illini are now 2-0 in its Big Ten series with the Hawkeyes and 8-6 in conference play, 29-15 overall. According to head coach Tyra Perry, both games displayed Illi...
Illinois kicks off home stand looking for consistency
By Brian Binz, Staff Writer
April 19, 2018
Filed under Softball, Sports, Women's Sports
Not much has been consistent for the Illinois softball team so far this year — not even the weather. Illinois head coach Tyra Perry hopes they can count on things feeling more spring-like in the coming weeks. “I hate it,” Perry said. “I know I’m not supposed to say that, but it’s tough....
Illinois’ positive vibes infectious
By Brian Binz, Staff Writer
April 19, 2018
Filed under Softball, Sports, Women's Sports
At the start of the bottom of the fifth inning on March 28, the Illinois softball team was down 8-0. It was cold and only the first game of a doubleheader. But, every time a player was at the plate, the Illinois dugout was up and loud. Each batter had their own cheer, and every time a pitcher fell beh...
Spring volleyball update
By Meghan Rest, Assistant Sports Editor
April 16, 2018
Filed under Softball, Sports, Volleyball, Women's Sports
Spring volleyball isn’t anything new for the Illini, but some of the teams they play are. Illinois has faced Kentucky several times in previous fall seasons; however, local teams like Bradley and Illinois State represent uncharted territory for Illinois. So far during the spring season, Illinois has twice o...
Once enemies, Illinois teammates now together
By Brian Binz, Staff Writer
April 12, 2018
Filed under Softball, Sports, Women's Sports
On March 13, 2016, Syracuse and North Carolina played each other in softball. Syracuse sophomore Maddi Doane went 1-for-3, and North Carolina freshman Kiana Sherlund pinch ran for a run in a 2-1 win for the Tar Heels. On April 8, 2018, Doane and Sherlund combined for 11 RBIs, but this time, their effort...
