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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

Andrew Medina

Senior Travis Piotrowski wrestles a Purdue opponent during the Illinois dual against Purdue at Huff Hall on Feb. 16.

Seven Illini see season end with championships on the horizon

By Andrew Medina, Staff Writer • March 17, 2020
Senior Travis Piotrowski grabs the leg of a Purdue opponent during a meet on Feb. 16 at Huff Hall. Last weekend, Piotrowski qualified for the NCAA Championships after a fifth-place finish at the Big Ten Tournament.

Wrestling finishes 11 in Big Ten

By Andrew Medina, Staff Writer • March 12, 2020
Freshman Justin Cardani looks at his opponent during the meet against Purdue on Feb. 16 at Huff Hall. Cardani has earned the No. 4 seed spot and holds a No. 19 national ranking.

Illini wrestling to attend Big Ten Wrestling Championship

By Andrew Medina, Staff Writer • March 5, 2020
Senior Travis Piotrowski wrestles Michigan opponent Garrett Pepple during Illinois’ dual meet against Michigan at Huff Hall on Jan. 26. Illinois dominated Fresno State, winning 23-9.

Illinois caps season with 23-9 win over Fresno State

By Andrew Medina, Staff Writer • February 24, 2020
Justin Cardani wrestles against a Purdue opponent at Huff Hall on Sunday.

Illini fall to Purdue in close meet

By Andrew Medina, Staff Writer • February 18, 2020
Dylan Duncan takes down Michigan opponent Cole Mattin during the Illinois dual against Michigan at Huff Hall on Jan. 26.

Illinois edges past Northwestern at Huff Hall

By Andrew Medina, Staff Writer • February 4, 2020
Senior Travis Piotrowski takes down Michigan opponent Garrett Pepple during Illinois’ dual meet against Michigan at Huff Hall on Jan. 26. The Illini are 7-3 overall and 4-2 in Big Ten conference play.

Illinois takes down Michigan State 18-12

By Andrew Medina, Staff Writer • February 3, 2020
The Illinois Wrestling team cheer for Justin Cardani before his match during the Illinois vs. Michigan dual on Sunday.

Illini defeat Wolverines at Huff Hall Sunday

By Andrew Medina, Staff Writer • January 28, 2020
Freshman Justin Cardani wrestles against Jack Medley during the Illinois dual against Michigan at Huff Hall on Sunday.

Freshman wrestler succeeds at college level

By Andrew Medina, Staff Writer • January 27, 2020
Freshman Luke Luffman points out to the crowd after defeating Missouri’s Rodrigo Diaz at Francis Howell High School in St. Louis on Nov. 14.

Luffman sets pace for freshman season

By Andrew Medina, Contributing Writer • December 12, 2019
An official holds up redshirt freshman Justin Cardani’s arm following his victory. The team defeated Northern Illinois in its first home meet of the season.

Illinois bests Northern Illinois in first home meet of the season

By Andrew Medina, Contributing Writer • December 9, 2019
Illinois’ Mike Carr wrestles with Iowa’s Max Murin in the 141-pound match at Huff Hall on Jan. 25. The Illini lost 31-8.

Illinois opens season at Michigan State Open with two first-place victories

By Andrew Medina, Contributing writer • November 5, 2019
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