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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

Allende Miglietta, Photographer

Illinois softball players celebrate Jaelyn Vickery during the game against Ohio State May 8. The team reflects on a successful season with multiple accolades amidst the pandemic.

Softball season rewind: Illinois makes strides, earns accolades in unusual season

By Allende Miglietta, Staff Writer • May 30, 2021
Sophomore Kelly Ryono prepares to bat during a game. Ryono hit her first career home run in a game against Ohio State on May 8.

Ryono gains confidence after hitting first career home run

By Allende Miglietta, Staff Writer • May 24, 2021
The Illini softball team huddles around after their game against Purdue on April 16. The team's regular season has now come to an end.

Illinois ends regular season in Iowa, finish with 24-20 record

By Allende Miglietta, Staff Writer • May 16, 2021
The Illinois softball team meets on the mound to discuss pitching strategies against Indiana April 23. This upcoming weekend, the Illini will face Iowa in its last four-game series of the regular season.

Illinois wraps up regular-season campaign with showdown at Iowa

By Allende Miglietta, Staff Writer • May 14, 2021
Senior Katie Wingerter prepares to bat at a game against Minnesota March 26. The Illinois softball team Illinois solely won game three of the four-game series against Ohio State this weekend.

Illini close out home campaign, honor seniors

By Allende Miglietta, Staff Writer • May 9, 2021
The Illinois softball team heads off the field after a game against Minnesota March 28. The Illini will face Ohio State at Eichelberger Field for their last home series of the season this weekend.

Illinois sets up for last home series of season against Ohio State  

By Allende Miglietta, Staff Writer • May 7, 2021
Sophomore Gabi Robles runs to first base after a hit against Purdue on April 16. Robles tries to use obstacles she faces as motivation on the field during her games.

Robles uses personal obstacles as on-field motivation

By Allende Miglietta, Staff Writer • May 5, 2021
Junior Sydney Sickels throws a pitch during the game against Purdue on April 17. Illinois split the series against Northwestern 2-2 this past weekend.

Illinois splits four-game series with Northwestern despite timely hitting, solid pitching

By Allende Miglietta, Staff Writer • May 2, 2021
Sophomore Miranda Gallardo slides into third base during a game against Purdue April 16. The Illinois softball team is in Evanston, Illinois this weekend hoping to overtake Northwestern in their four-game series.

Illinois looks to bring high energy to series with Northwestern

By Allende Miglietta, Staff Writer • April 29, 2021
Sophomore Delaney Rummell gets ready to hit the softball April 16 against Purdue. Though Delaney has had many challenges, she has not let anything stop her from overcoming them.

Rummell uses injuries in middle school to motivate college performance

By Allende Miglietta, Staff Writer • April 26, 2021
Sophomore Kelly Ryono bats at the softball game against Purdue on April 16. Although the team did not win, they gave it their best shot.

Illini splits weekend series with Hoosiers despite strong pitching performances

By Allende Miglietta, Staff Writer • April 25, 2021
The Fighting Illini softball team huddles up during a game against Purdue on April 16. The team will be playing at Eichelberger Field this weekend against Indiana.

Illinois plays at Eichelberger Field for second straight weekend against Indiana

By Allende Miglietta, Staff Writer • April 23, 2021
Sophomore Kelly Ryono scans the sky for a ball at a game against Purdue on Friday at Eichelberger Field. The Illinois softball team defeated Purdue in their series this weekend in Urbana, Illinois.

Illinois bounces back in series win against Purdue

By Allende Miglietta, Staff Writer • April 19, 2021
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Illinois looks to make statement in series against Purdue

By Allende Miglietta, Staff Writer • April 15, 2021
Junior Avrey Stiener catches the ball during their game against Minnesota on March 28. The team may have placed fourth, but they continue to improve their skills individually.

Illinois remains fourth in Big Ten despite rough weekend in Lincoln

By Allende Miglietta, Staff Writer • April 11, 2021
Sophomore Delaney Rummell is in position at third base during the game against Minnesota on March 26. The Illinois softball team will travel to Lincoln, Nebraska for a four-game series against the Cornhuskers on Thursday.

Illini travel to Lincoln to ‘shuck the Huskers’

By Allende Miglietta, Staff Writer • April 9, 2021
Junior Kailee Powell swings at the ball during their game against Minnesota March 28. Powell has a diverse tool set, as she has played almost every position at some point in her softball career.

Powell transitions from infield to outfield, powers Illini offense

By Allende Miglietta, Staff Writer • April 7, 2021
Redshirt freshman Jaelyn Vickery prepares to bat against a pitcher from Minnesota on March 27.

[Photo] Spring sports update: Men’s tennis on 10-match winning streak, soccer enters playoffs with momentum

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • April 6, 2021
Junior Sydney Sickels pitched during a game against Minnesota on March 28. The Illinois softball team just returned from Madison, Wisconsin with a 3-1 series win against the Badgers.

[Photo] Illinois’ first true Big Ten road series ends with successful weekend

By Allende Miglietta, Staff Writer • April 5, 2021
Sophomore Kelly Ryono prepares to bat in a game against Minnesota on Friday. The Illinois softball team is preparing to face Wisconsin this weekend with the same mindset they had to previously beat Minnesota in their final series game.

Illinois prepares to face Wisconsin

By Allende Miglietta, Staff Writer • April 1, 2021
The Illinois women's softball team huddles up during a game against Minnesota on friday. The team lost their first three games against minnesota, but powered through and won 8-0 on Sunday.

Illinois ends tough four-game series with impressive win over Minnesota

By Allende Miglietta, Staff Writer • March 28, 2021

Illinois returns to Urbana, looks to extend winning streak against Minnesota

By Allende Miglietta, Staff Writer • March 26, 2021
Junior Sydney Sickels pitches during competition. Sickels has been an essential asset to the softball team this year.

Sickels brings calmness, confidence, courage to softball diamond

By Allende Miglietta, Contributing Writer • March 22, 2021
Junior Sydney Sickels pitches in the Orange & Blue World Series at Eichelberger Field on Oct. 25. The Illini had a successful weekend playing against Michigan State and Penn State at the Sleepy Hollow Sports Complex in Leesburg, FL.

Illinois softball have strong last weekend in Florida

By Allende Miglietta, Contributing Writer • March 15, 2021
Members of Illinois Softball’s Team Orange pose for a photo during the 2020 Orange & Blue World Series on Oct. 25. The Illini are currently in Florida set to play a series against Michigan State and Penn State over the upcoming weekend.

Illinois set for weekend series with Michigan State, Penn State

By Allende Miglietta, Contributing Writer • March 11, 2021