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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
Illinois' Brian Page swings for the ball during the match against Wisconsin at the Atkin's Tennis Center on Sunday, April 3. The Illini won 4-0.

Illinois men's tennis extends winning streak with wins over Iowa and Nebraska

By Alex Wallner • Apr 10, 2016

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By Alex Wallner • Apr 10, 2016
Illinois' Aron Hiltzik attempts to return the ball during the meet against Ball State at Atkins Tennis Center on April 3, 2016. The Illini won 4-0.

Illini men’s tennis look to continue winning ways against struggling Hawkeyes

By Alex Wallner, Staff writer • Apr 6, 2016
Illinois' Aleks Vukic returns the ball during his singles match agaisnt Wisconsin's Josef Dodridge. Vukic won his singles match 6-2, 6-1 and the team defeated the Badgers 4-0.

Illini men's tennis earn fifth straight sweep

By Alex Wallner • Apr 3, 2016

Illini men's tennis cruises to victory over Minnesota on Friday

By Alex Wallner • Apr 2, 2016
Illinois' Julian Childers celebrates after scoring a point in his doubles match against Notre Dame at the Atkins Tennis Center on Friday, January 22, 2016. Illinois won 4-0.

Illini men’s tennis look for revenge against Minnesota

By Alex Wallner • Mar 30, 2016
Illinois' Aleks Vukic returns the ball in the match against TCU at the Atkins Tennis Center on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016

Illini men’s tennis win second straight Big Ten match Sunday

By Alex Wallner • Mar 27, 2016
Portrait of Isaiah Martinez.

Illinois wrestling's Martinez won round three in budding rivalry

By Alex Wallner • Mar 24, 2016

Martinez profile

By Alex Wallner • Mar 23, 2016
Illinois' Isaiah Martinez looks for an opportunity against Kent State's Ian Miller during the match at Huff Hall on Sunday, February 15, 2015.The Illini won 38-0.

Martinez and Richards seek glory at National Championships

By Alex Wallner • Mar 15, 2016
Illinois' Isaiah Martinez takes a hold of Penn State's Jason Nolf during the wrestling match vs. Penn State at Huff Hall on Saturday January 23, 2016. The Illini lost 19-1.

Alex Wallner on NCAA wrestling tourney

By Alex Wallner • Mar 14, 2016
Portrait of Isaiah Martinez.

Illini of the Week March 10: Isaiah Martinez

By Alex Wallner • Mar 9, 2016
Illinois' Isaiah Martinez defeated Penn State's Jason Nolf on Sunday to win his second-straight Big Ten title. Nolf handed Martinez his only career loss earlier this season.

Martinez defeats Nolf to win second straight Big Ten title

By Alex Wallner • Mar 7, 2016
Illinois' Isaiah Martinez starting off strong against Penn State's Jason Nolf during the wrestling match vs. Penn State at Huff Hall on Saturday January 23, 2016. The Illini lost 19-1.

Isaiah Martinez looks for second straight Big Ten title on Sunday

By Alex Wallner • Mar 6, 2016
Illinois' Isaiah Martinez grapples against Minnesota's Brandon Kingsley in Huff Hall on Feb. 12 2016.

Illini grapplers open up Big Ten Championships on Saturday

By Alex Wallner • Mar 5, 2016
Illinois' Isaiah Martinez takes a hold of Penn State's Jason Nolf during the wrestling match vs. Penn State at Huff Hall on Saturday January 23, 2016. The Illini lost 19-1.

Big Ten Championships loom for Illini wrestling

By Alex Wallner • Mar 2, 2016
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Illini wrestler Richards looks to cap off dominating season

By Alex Wallner • Feb 24, 2016
Big Ten wrestling power rankings

Big Ten wrestling power rankings

By Alex Wallner • Feb 18, 2016

Big Ten wrestling power rankings

By Alex Wallner • Feb 18, 2016
Illinois' Isaiah Martinez grapples against Minnesota's Brandon Kingsley in Huff Hall on Feb. 12 2016. The Illini won 19-16.

Illini wrestling look to postseason after Minnesota win

By Alex Wallner • Feb 16, 2016

Senior Jeff Koepke wins Minnesota dual for Illini wrestling

By Alex Wallner • Feb 14, 2016
Illinois' Steven Rodrigues takes ahold Penn State's Shakur Rasheed during the wrestling match vs. Penn State at Huff Hall on Saturday January 23, 2016. The Illini lost 15-30.

Illini wrestling hosts Minnesota on senior night

By Alex Wallner • Feb 11, 2016
Illinois' Steven Rodrigues takes ahold Penn State's Shakur Rasheed during the wrestling match vs. Penn State at Huff Hall on Saturday January 23, 2016. The Illini lost 15-30.

Illini wrestling use strong finish to beat Northwestern

By Alex Wallner • Feb 10, 2016

Illini wrestling’s Brooks Black pins Jennings for an Illinois win

By Alex Wallner • Feb 7, 2016

Huskers dominate Illini wrestling in Lincoln

By Alex Wallner • Feb 6, 2016
Illinois' Isaiah Martinez starting off strong against Penn State's Jason Nolf during the wrestling match vs. Penn State at Huff Hall on Saturday January 23, 2016. The Illini lost 19-1.

Illini wrestling finish strong to earn second conference win of the season

By Alex Wallner • Feb 3, 2016

Illini wrestling finish strong to earn second conference win of the season

By Alex Wallner • Feb 3, 2016

Illini wrestling finish strong to earn second conference win of the season

By Alex Wallner • Feb 3, 2016
Illinois' Mousa Jodeh knocking down Penn State's James Gulibon during the wrestling match vs. Penn State at Huff Hall on Saturday January 23, 2016. The Illini lost 19-1.

Illini wrestling bounces back with win over Wisconsin

By Alex Wallner • Feb 1, 2016
Illinois' Brooks Black pushes onto Penn State's Jan Johnson during the match at Huff Hall on Saturday, January 23, 2016.The Illini lost 30-15.

Illini wrestling look to rebound at Wisconsin on Sunday

By Alex Wallner • Jan 28, 2016
Isaiah Martinez suffers first career loss, Illini fall to Penn State, 30-15

Isaiah Martinez suffers first career loss, Illini fall to Penn State, 30-15

By Alex Wallner • Jan 24, 2016
Illinois' Isaiah Martinez attempts to press Kent State's Ian Miller to the ground during the match at Huff Hall on Sunday, February 15, 2015.The Illini won 38-0.

Illini wrestling to face No. 1 Penn State for first time in two seasons

By Alex Wallner • Jan 20, 2016

Winter break proved costly for Illinois wrestling team

By Alex Wallner • Jan 19, 2016

Illini wrestling ends skid against Michigan State in East Lansing

By Alex Wallner • Jan 18, 2016
Illinois' Zac Brunson wrestles Michigan's Brian Murphy at Huff Hall on Jan. 18, 2014, the last time the Wolverines and the Illini met on the mat. Brunson, now a senior, will not wrestle against Michigan on Friday night in Ann Arbor, and several freshmen have been called upon to take his place.

No. 13 Illinois wrestling look to bounce back in conference play at Michigan

By Alex Wallner • Jan 15, 2016

Illinois wrestling falls to undefeated Hawkeyes

By Alex Wallner • Jan 9, 2016

No. 11-ranked Illini wrestling set for Friday night showdown with second-ranked Hawkeyes

By Alex Wallner • Jan 8, 2016

Illini wrestling falls short at home against Buckeyes in Big Ten opener

By Alex Wallner • Jan 4, 2016

Illini wrestling takes on defending national champion Ohio State on Sunday at Huff

By Alex Wallner • Jan 3, 2016

Illini wrestling hopes to gain more momentum going into the Big Ten season at Midlands

By Alex Wallner • Dec 29, 2015

Illini wrestling take No. 11 ranking out West to the Reno Tournament of Champions

By Alex Wallner • Dec 20, 2015
Illinois' Caleb Ervin wrestles Michigan's Eric Grajales at Huff Hall on Friday, Jan. 18, 2014.

Ervin cousins establishing family presence for Illinois wrestling

By Alex Wallner • Dec 9, 2015

Martinez, Richards, Rodrigues shine as No. 12 Illini wrestling sweeps Sunday afternoon.

By Alex Wallner • Nov 30, 2015
Kevin Vongnaphone The Daily Illini Illinois' head coach Jim Heffernan makes a call out to the mat during the wrestling match vs. Nebraska at Huff Hall on Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. The Illini lost 22-9

No. 12-ranked Illini wrestling travel to NYC for three Sunday matches

By Alex Wallner • Nov 28, 2015

Redshirts shine on a Sunday afternoon for Illinois wrestling

By Alex Wallner • Nov 17, 2015

Illini wrestling sweeps second dual meet of the season at Illini Duals

By Alex Wallner • Nov 16, 2015

No. 10 Illini wrestling prepare for a competitive Sunday afternoon

By Alex Wallner • Nov 11, 2015

Illini coaches and wrestlers have different reaction to new NCAA wrestling rules

By Alex Wallner • Nov 10, 2015

By Alex Wallner • Nov 10, 2015

Illini wrestling sweeps competition at Eastern Michigan Duals

By Alex Wallner • Nov 9, 2015

Illini wrestling sweeps competition at Eastern Michigan Duals

By Alex Wallner • Nov 8, 2015
Illinois’ Kandie Bloch-Jones prepares to warm-up at the Orange & Blue meet at the Armory on Feb. 21. At last year’s Twilight meet, Bloch-Jones took first place in the high jump.

Illini women’s track looks to bounce back at home meet

By Alex Wallner • Apr 16, 2015
Illinois' Kandie Bloch-Jones hits the bar in the high jump event during the Illinois Twilight Track and Field meet at Illinois Soccer and Track Stadium, on Saturday, April 12, 2014.

Illini women’s track and field finishes last at Jim Click Shootout

By Alex Wallner • Apr 13, 2015
Illinois' Colette Falsey (485) runs in the 1 Mile Run event at the Orange & Blue meet at the Armory on Saturday, Feb. 21. Illinois' women's team won 1st place out of 5.

Illini women’s track and field aim for more individual bests this weekend

By Alex Wallner • Apr 9, 2015
Illinois' Britten Petrey runs the 3000 meter Steeplechase during the Illinois Twilight Track and Field meet at Illinois Soccer and Track Stadium, on Saturday, April 12, 2014.

Illini women’s track and field finishes strong Saturday

By Alex Wallner • Apr 6, 2015
Illinois' Jennifer DeBellis attempts to vault over the pole during the Orange & Blue meet at the Armory on Saturday, Feb. 21. Illinois' women's team won 1st place out of 5.

Illini women’s track and field look for strong showing at EIU Big Blue Classic

By Alex Wallner • Apr 1, 2015
Illinois' Hanna Winter (503) runs for the finish line during the 1 Mile Run event at the Orange & Blue meet at the Armory on Saturday, Feb. 21. Illinois' women's team won 1st place out of 5.

28 top-10 finishes for Illinois track and field at Vanderbilt invite

By Alex Wallner • Mar 30, 2015

Illini women’s track and field opens outdoor season at Baldy Castillo Invitational

By Alex Wallner • Mar 19, 2015
Senior Stephanie Richartz started as a walk on to the team freshman year and was recently named to the first team All-American for the second time in her career.

Illini of the week Mar. 18: Stephanie Richartz

By Alex Wallner • Mar 18, 2015

Illini women’s pole vaulter Richartz earns 3rd at NCAA Indoor Championships

By Alex Wallner • Mar 16, 2015
Illinois' Stephanie Richartz releases the pole as she lifts past the bar to break her previous record with a height of 4.38 meters.

Illinois pole vaulter Richartz set for national championships

By Alex Wallner • Mar 12, 2015

Richartz, Choquette lead Illini women’s track in scoring

By Alex Wallner • Mar 2, 2015
Illinois' Janile Rogers attempts to go the distance on the long jump event during the Orange & Blue meet at the Armory on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015. Illinois' women's team won 1st place out of 5.

Illini women’s track and field look to build off of last Saturday’s win at Big Tens

By Alex Wallner • Feb 26, 2015
Illinois' Stephanie Richartz smiles as she acknowledges her record-breaking pole vault height of 4.38 meters at the Armory on Saturday, February 21, 2015. The Illini came in first with 216 points, followed by Northern Illinois with 122.

Richartz has become an unexpected leader for Illinois women’s track and field

By Alex Wallner • Feb 25, 2015
Stephanie Richartz releases the pole as she lifts past the bar to break her previous record with a height of 4.38 meters.

Illini women’s track wins convincingly at Orange and Blue Open

By Alex Wallner • Feb 23, 2015

Illini women’s track and field returns home for Orange and Blue Open

By Alex Wallner • Feb 19, 2015

Usual contributors come up big for Illini women’s track and field

By Alex Wallner • Feb 16, 2015

Illini women’s track and field braces for Iowa State Classic

By Alex Wallner • Feb 12, 2015
Illini of the Week Feb. 11: Men’s track’s Davis Fraker

Illini of the Week Feb. 11: Men’s track’s Davis Fraker

By Alex Wallner • Feb 11, 2015

Illinois women’s track have strong performance in Notre Dame Meyo Invite

By Alex Wallner • Feb 9, 2015

Illini women’s track prepares for Notre Dame Meyo Invitational

By Alex Wallner • Feb 5, 2015

Illinois women’s track prepare for the Rod McCravy Memorial Meet

By Alex Wallner • Jan 22, 2015

Illini women’s track cruises to a win at Illini Open

By Alex Wallner • Jan 20, 2015
Illinois' Hanna Winter (148), sophomore, and Britten Petrey (145), junior, pace themselves at the Illini Open 2014 at the Arborteum on Oct. 25th, 2014.

Illinois women’s cross-country hopes to take next step in 2015

By Alex Wallner • Dec 16, 2014

Illinois cross-coutry’s Schmidt leaves with more than track success

By Alex Wallner • Dec 10, 2014
Illinois' Colette Falsey, junior, earns first place at the Illini Open 2014 at the Arborteum on Oct. 25. The Illini did not qualify for the NCAA Championships. 

Illinois women’s cross-country finish 10th at Midwest Regional

By Alex Wallner • Nov 17, 2014
Illinois’ Colette Falsey sprints towards the finish line at the Illini Open 2014 at the Arborteum on October 25.

Illinois women’s cross-country ready for Midwest Regionals

By Alex Wallner • Nov 13, 2014
Illinois' Hanna Winter, sophomore, earns fourth place at the Illini Open 2014 at the Arboretum on October 25th.

Winter improving for Illinois women’s cross-country

By Alex Wallner • Nov 11, 2014
Illinois women’s cross-country placed ninth at the Big Ten Championships in Iowa City, Iowa, this weekend. Michigan State finished first and Wisconsin finished second.

Illini women’s cross-country finishes 9th at Big Tens

By Alex Wallner • Nov 3, 2014
The Illinois men’s cross-country team starts off strong at the Illini Open 2014 at the Arborteum on Saturday. The team will compete for the Big Ten Championship on Sunday.

Schneider leads women’s cross-country into Big Tens

By Alex Wallner • Oct 30, 2014
The Illinois women's cross country team starts strong at the Illini Open 2014 at the Arborteum on Oct. 25.

Illini win seven-team Illini Open

By Alex Wallner • Oct 27, 2014