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

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

The red-hot, No. 15 Illinois men’s tennis team extended its...

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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

After four straight matches at home, the No. 15...

Illinois Aleks Vukic returns the ball during his singles match agaisnt Wisconsins 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

Sunday afternoon, No. 15 Illinois men’s tennis played...

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

[email protected] earned a third straight shut out over...

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

Tweet: [email protected] looks to avenge last season’s...

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

On Sunday afternoon fans gathered outside the Atkins...

Portrait of Isaiah Martinez.

Illinois wrestling's Martinez won round three in budding rivalry

Isaiah Martinez ran out of the New York's Madison...

Martinez profile

Illinois Isaiah Martinez looks for an opportunity against Kent States 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

Tweet: [email protected] and [email protected] look to add final...

Illinois Isaiah Martinez takes a hold of Penn States 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

The Daily Illini wrestling reporter Alex Wallner joins...

Portrait of Isaiah Martinez.

Illini of the Week March 10: Isaiah Martinez

Editor’s note: The Daily Illini sports desk sits...

Illinois Isaiah Martinez defeated Penn States 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

On January 23, then-No. 1 Isaiah Martinez went into...

Illinois Isaiah Martinez starting off strong against Penn States 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

Tweet: #TheRematch between No. 2 Martinez and No. 1...

Illinois Isaiah Martinez grapples against Minnesotas Brandon Kingsley in Huff Hall on Feb. 12 2016.

Illini grapplers open up Big Ten Championships on Saturday

Brackets were released on Friday for the Big Ten Wrestling...

Illinois Isaiah Martinez takes a hold of Penn States 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

The Big Ten Wrestling Championships begin Saturday,...

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Illini wrestler Richards looks to cap off dominating season

#Illini wrestler Zane Richards has won many accolades,...

Big Ten wrestling power rankings

Big Ten wrestling power rankings

Big Ten regular season wrestling is nearing the end.Most...

Big Ten wrestling power rankings

Big Ten regular season wrestling is nearing the end. Most...

Illinois Isaiah Martinez grapples against Minnesotas Brandon Kingsley in Huff Hall on Feb. 12 2016. The Illini won 19-16.

Illini wrestling look to postseason after Minnesota win

Tweet: [email protected] look forward to postseason...

Senior Jeff Koepke wins Minnesota dual for Illini wrestling

The Illinois wrestling team was tied at 16 with Minnesota going...

Illinois Steven Rodrigues takes ahold Penn States 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

Friday marks the Illinois wrestling team’s final...

Illinois Steven Rodrigues takes ahold Penn States 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

Tweet: [email protected] dominates down the stretch...

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

Tweet: “He told me that if it came down to me, I...

Huskers dominate Illini wrestling in Lincoln

Tweet: [email protected] lose to Huskers 30-10 in LincolnThe...

Illinois Isaiah Martinez starting off strong against Penn States 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

Sunday’s win for Illinois wrestling featured a bounce-back...

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

Tweet: “Nebraska has beaten us the last three years...

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

Tweet: [email protected] finishes strong in a tight...

Illinois Mousa Jodeh knocking down Penn States 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

Coming off a sour defeat to the top-ranked Penn State...

Illinois Brooks Black pushes onto Penn States 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

With four duals remaining before the Big Ten Championships,...

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

At 19-0 on the season and 54-0 dating back to last...

Illinois Isaiah Martinez attempts to press Kent States 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

Illinois wrestling’s Saturday matchup will feature...

Winter break proved costly for Illinois wrestling team

The No. 13-ranked Illinois wrestling team had a rigorous...

Illini wrestling ends skid against Michigan State in East Lansing

Coming off a loss in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Friday...

Illinois Zac Brunson wrestles Michigans 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

After dropping the first two duals of its Big Ten season,...

Illinois wrestling falls to undefeated Hawkeyes

llinois wrestling fell to the No.2 Iowa Hawkeyes...

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

Coming off of a loss against No. 6-ranked Ohio State...

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

The No. 11-ranked Illinois wrestling team (14-1, 0-1)...

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

The No. 11-ranked Illinois wrestling team will take...

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

The No. 11-ranked Illinois wrestling team will compete...

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

Tweet: [email protected] is looking to continue winning...

Illinois Caleb Ervin wrestles Michigans Eric Grajales at Huff Hall on Friday, Jan. 18, 2014.

Ervin cousins establishing family presence for Illinois wrestling

Growing up in Morganfield, Kentucky, Brock and Caleb...

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

By Alex WallnerStaff WriterThe No. 12-ranked Illinois...

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

After a week off from competition, the No. 12-ranked...

Redshirts shine on a Sunday afternoon for Illinois wrestling

Tweet: [email protected] earned a lot of production...

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

The No. 11-ranked Illinois wrestling team hosted...

No. 10 Illini wrestling prepare for a competitive Sunday afternoon

Tweet: [email protected] will host [email protected] and...

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

Tweet: [email protected] new rules receive negative reactions...

THIS IS FAKE. During Sunday’s...

Illini wrestling sweeps competition at Eastern Michigan Duals

The No. 11 ranked Illinois wrestling team opened its...

Illini wrestling sweeps competition at Eastern Michigan Duals

By Alex WallnerStaff writerThe No. 11 ranked Illinois...

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

The Illinois women’s track and field team competes...

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

With the Big Ten Outdoor Championships just one month...

Illinois Colette Falsey (485) runs in the 1 Mile Run event at the Orange & Blue meet at the Armory on Saturday, Feb. 21. Illinois womens team won 1st place out of 5.

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

After competing just a few miles away last weekend,...

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

The Illinois women’s track and field team traveled...

Illinois Jennifer DeBellis attempts to vault over the pole during the Orange & Blue meet at the Armory on Saturday, Feb. 21. Illinois womens team won 1st place out of 5.

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

The Illinois women’s track and field team will compete...

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 womens team won 1st place out of 5.

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

The Illinois women’s track and field team wrapped...

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

The Illinois women’s track and field team will compete...

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

Editor’s Note: The Daily Illini sports desk sits...

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

Stephanie Richartz accomplished yet another feat in...

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

With the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships...

Richartz, Choquette lead Illini women’s track in scoring

Despite the 10th place finish at the Big Ten Indoor...

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 womens 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

With Friday’s Indoor Big Ten Championships looming,...

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

Illinois women’s track and field senior Stephanie...

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

It wasn’t the most competitive field, but the Illinois...

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

The Illinois women’s track and field team returns...

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

Despite a competitive field at the Iowa State Classic...

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

With only three weeks until the Big Ten Indoor Championships,...

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

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

Editor’s Note: The Daily Illini sports desk sits...

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

The Illinois women’s track and field team’s trip...

Illini women’s track prepares for Notre Dame Meyo Invitational

Coming off a week-long layoff, the Illinois women’s...

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

The Illinois women’s track and field team is preparing...

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

The Illinois women’s track and field team started...

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

The Illinois women’s cross-country season was marked...

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

Illinois women’s cross-country senior Chloe Schmidt...

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

The Illinois women’s cross-country season ended with...

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

The Illinois women’s cross-country team is preparing...

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

Growing up in Arlington Heights, Illinois, Hanna Winter...

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

IOWA CITY, IOWA — The Illinois women’s cross-country...

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

Alyssa Schneider is the Illinois women’s cross-country...

The Illinois womens cross country team starts strong at the Illini Open 2014 at the Arborteum on Oct. 25.

Illini win seven-team Illini Open

Another meet in the books and another win were just...

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