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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
Angelle Cortes

Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor

Women's basketball head coach Nancy Fahey watches the team during the game against Northwestern on Feb. 21. Fahey announces her retirements after 36 years coaching and leaving with a record of 779-232.

Illinois women’s basketball head coach Nancy Fahey retires after 36 years

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 4, 2022
Guard, Aaliyha Nye, receives a pass against Florida State on December 2nd. Nye goes on to play a prominent role shooting three's against the Badgers on Wednesday resulting in a win.

Illinois women’s basketball starters shine against Wisconsin in Big Ten tournament

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 3, 2022
Forward Kendall Bostic hugs forward Geovanna Lopes during the senior ceremony after the game against Rutgers on Sunday. The Illini will be up against Wisconsin for the Big Ten Tournament on Wednesday.

14-seed Illinois women’s basketball opens Big Ten tournament with matchup against 11-seed Wisconsin

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 2, 2022
Guard, Sara Anastasieska, drives through the court during the game against Florida State on Dec. 2. Anastasiek will be honored alongside senior teammates, Eva Rubin and Geovanna Lopes during the upcoming home game against Rutgers.

Illinois women’s basketball to play Rutgers in final game of regular season

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Feb 27, 2022
Guard, Aaliyah Nye, makes a play during the game against Northwestern on Sunday. The Illini were not able to secure the win against Northwestern losing 59-82.

Illinois women’s basketball travels to Minnesota for last away game of season

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Feb 24, 2022
Freshman Adalia McKenzie attempts a free throw during Illinois' 89-67 loss to Purdue on Jan. 20 at State Farm Center. McKenzie and the Illini will look to snap an eight-game losing streak against the Northwestern Wildcats on Sunday afternoon.

Illinois women’s basketball to host in-state rival Northwestern

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Feb 20, 2022
Guard Adalia McKenzie dribbles down the court during the game against Purdue on Thursday. McKenzie was the top scorer for the team, but the Illini lose against the Boilermakers 70-54.

Illinois women’s basketball falls to Purdue in West Lafayette 70-54

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Feb 17, 2022
Guard Aaliyah Nye shoots for a three pointer during the game against Ohio State on Monday. The Illini lose against Ohio state 86-67.

Aaliyah Nye tallys another season high in loss against No. 18 Ohio State 86-67

By Angelle Cortes, Assitant Sports Editor • Feb 14, 2022
Guard Jayla Oden dribbles the ball during the game against Indiana on Wednesday. The Illini will be going up against Nebraska on Saturday hoping to break their five game losing streak.

Illinois women’s basketball looks to snap losing streak against Nebraska in Champaign

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Feb 12, 2022
Guard Adalia McKenzie looks for someone open during the game against Indiana on Wednesday. McKenzie aided the team in scoring 14 points.

Freshmen Adalia McKenzie, Jayla Oden lead Illinois women’s basketball in 93-61 loss to No. 7 Indiana

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Feb 9, 2022
Guard Jayla Oden dribbles the ball during the game against Iowa City on Jan. 24. The Illini lose to the Hawkeyes 82-56.

Illinois women’s basketball struggles offensively against No. 25 Iowa, falls 82-56

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Jan 23, 2022
Illinois Women's Basketball head coach, Nancy Fahey, watches from the sideline during the game against Purdue on Jan. 20. The Illini fall 89-67.

Illinois women’s basketball falls to Purdue 89-67, Nancy Fahey coaches in her 1000th game

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Jan 20, 2022
Guard De'Myla Brown dribbles towards the hoop during the game against Wisconsin on Jan. 9. The Illini fell to Penn state 72-90.

Illinois women’s basketball second half surge fails to top Penn State

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Jan 16, 2022
Guard Aaliyah Nye dribbles past an opponent during the game against Wisconsin on Jan. 9. The Illini won against the Badgers 68-47.

Illinois women’s basketball earns first conference win against Wisconsin 68-47

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Jan 9, 2022
Illinois guard De’Myla Brown dribbles down the court at State Farm Center during the game against Florida State on Dec. 2. Brown led the team with 13 points against Ohio State today, but the Illini lost 90-69 in their first game of 2022.

Illinois women’s basketball falls in first game of 2022 against Ohio State 90-69

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Jan 6, 2022
Guard De'Myla Brown attempts to pass an Eastern Kentucky player on Dec. 5. The Illini fall against the Tigers 84-65.

Illinois women’s basketball falls in Braggin’ Rights game to Mizzou

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Dec 22, 2021
Guard Jada Peebles dribbles the ball during a game against Florida on Dec. 2. The Illini fall against SIU 66-51.

Illinois women’s basketball falls to in-state foe Southern Illinois 66-51

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Dec 19, 2021
Midfielder Hope Breslin runs onto the field during the game against Wisconsin on Oct. 8. Breslin was selected by Angel City FC in the third round of the NWSL Draft.

Breslin selected by Angel City FC in third round of 2022 NWSL College Draft

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Dec 18, 2021
Guard Adalia McKenzie prepares to shoot a free-throw during the game against Florida State on Dec. 2. The Illini win against Butler 78-66 and are 5-5 overall.

De’Myla Brown, Adalia McKenzie lead second half performance in 78-66 win over Butler

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Dec 12, 2021
Illinois' Kendall Bostic dribbles during the team's game at Michigan State at Breslin Center on Thursday. The Illini fell, 75-60, to the Spartans.

Illinois women’s basketball falls on the road at Michigan State, 75-60

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Dec 9, 2021
Guard Aaliyah Nye dribbles past her opponent during the game against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Nov. 18. Nye and Kendall Bostic dominate Eastern Kentucky in a 71-57 win on Sunday.

Aaliyah Nye, Kendall Bostic dominate Eastern Kentucky in 71-57 win

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Dec 5, 2021
Jacob Grandison guards Caleb McConnell during the game against Rutgers tonight. The Illini won against Rutgers in the Big Ten opener.

Illinois men’s basketball dominates in Big Ten opener against Rutgers

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Dec 3, 2021
Guard Jada Peebles dribbles the ball by 3-point line during the game against Florida State on Dec. 2. The Illini lose to the Seminoles 58-67.

Illinois women’s basketball suffers defeat to No. 25 Florida State for third straight loss

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Dec 2, 2021
Junior guard Jada Peebles dribbles during the game against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville at State Farm Center on Nov. 18. The Illini fell to Middle Tennessee State today and leave Florida without a win.

Illinois women’s basketball falls to Middle Tennessee by double digits, leaves Florida winless

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Nov 27, 2021
Junior guard De’Myla Brown looks for an open teammate to pass the ball to during the game against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Nov. 18. The Illini lost their first away game of the season against Dayton at the Daytona Beach Invitational on Friday.

Illinois women’s basketball falls to Dayton in first game at Daytona Beach Invitational

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Nov 26, 2021
Guard Jada Peebles high fives teammates during lineup introductions for the SIUE game on Nov. 18. The Illini make a comeback winning against Riverside, 86-82.

Illinois women’s basketball bounces back, gets 86-82 win over UC Riverside

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Nov 21, 2021
Guard Aaliyah Nye strategizes her moves during the game against SIUE on Nov. 18. The Illini obtain their first lost of the season, 71-62.

Late push from Illinois women’s basketball not enough in 71-62 loss to SIUE

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Nov 18, 2021
Guard Sara Anastasieska attempts to shoot the ball during the game against Miami RedHawks on Nov. 14. The Illini won 72-65.

Illinois women’s basketball beats Miami RedHawks 72-65, moves to 2-0 in season

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Nov 14, 2021

Illinois women’s basketball wins 73-56 against North Carolina Central, Bostic nails double-double in debut

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Nov 9, 2021
Midfielder Hope Breslin runs onto the field during the game against Wisconsin on Oct. 8. Breslin was selected by Angel City FC in the third round of the NWSL Draft.

Illinois soccer season recap: Illini struggle in Big Ten play despite strong start to nonconference action

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Nov 1, 2021
Defender Aleah Treiterer guards Rutgers player Oct. 23. The Illini fell 3-0 to the undefeated team for their final game of the season.

Illinois soccer falls to Rutgers in final match of season

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Oct 23, 2021
Forward Makena Silber charges toward the ball during the game against Wisconsin Oct. 8. The Illini fell to Nebraska 3-1 Thursday night.

Illinois soccer falls to Nebraska 3-1

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Oct 21, 2021
Illinois soccer head coach Janet Rayfield speaks to her team during the game against Maryland Oct. 3. The team looks past their recent losses in hopes of performing better during their last two games of the season.

Illinois soccer looks past recent losses, prepares for last two games of season

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Oct 21, 2021
Redshirt Junior Ashley Cathro defends the all during the game against Wisconsin Oct. 8. The Illini fell to Iowa 3-2 on Sunday afternoon.

Illinois soccer falls short of comeback, loses 3-2 at Iowa

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Oct 17, 2021
Forward Makena Silber handles the ball during the game against Wisconsin Oct. 8. The Illini look to perform well in their game against Iowa on Sunday.

Illinois soccer looks to return to form against Iowa

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Oct 17, 2021
The Illinois soccer team stand on the sidelines for the national anthem during the game against Wisconsin on Oct. 8. The Illini fell 5-0 against Minnesota tonight to their strong leading attack.

Minnesota leads with strong attack, Illinois soccer falls 5-0

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Oct 14, 2021
The soccer team celebrates on the field after their tie against Wisconsin on Oct. 8. The soccer team looks to beat Minnesota today in Minneapolis.

Illinois soccer looks to continue strong performance on the road at Minnesota

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Edtior • Oct 14, 2021
Senior Makena Silber kicks the soccer ball during their game against Wisconsin on Saturday. The teams tie after going into two different overtimes.

Illinois soccer dominate Wisconsin, nearly seal match with golden goal

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Oct 8, 2021
Junior Kendra Pasquale takes control over the soccer ball against Maryland on Oct. 3. The team plays against the Wisconsin Badgers on Friday in hopes of beating them and achieving their second win in a row.

Illini soccer looks to beat Badgers, receive second win in a row

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Oct 8, 2021
At Big Ten Media Days on October 7, Illinois women's basketball head coach Nancy Fahey speaks to media about the team and upcoming season.

Illinois women’s basketball gain much needed chemistry during offseason

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Oct 7, 2021
Coach Janet Rayfield stands with her team as they cheer before their game against Xavier on Sept. 2. Coach Rayfield just achieved the 100 Big Ten win with the soccer team.

Illinois fight for first Big Ten win, Rayfield earns 100th Big Ten victory

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Oct 3, 2021
Defender Kendra Pasquale sprints to the ball at the game against Butler Aug. 29. Maryland is eager to win against the Illini in Champaign on Sunday to comeback from past losses.

Illinois soccer, Maryland seek first win in conference play in Champaign

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Oct 3, 2021
Head Coach Nancy Fahey looks from the sidelines at the gameplay as the team plays in the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament on March 10. Fahey looks for the team to improve offensively.

Illinois women’s basketball undergoes offseason changes, Fahey looks to be better offensively

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Oct 1, 2021
Freshman Naomi Jackson saves a ball from going into the goal against Purdue on Sept. 23. The team is working on getting out of their slump as their game against Northwestern approaches.

Illinois soccer inches closer to first Big Ten win, faces rival Northwestern on road

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Sep 30, 2021
Forward Summer Garrison dribbles the ball during the game against Butler on Aug. 29. The Illini fell 2-1 against Indiana on Sunday.

Indiana comes back from behind, Illinois soccer suffers third straight loss

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Sep 26, 2021
Freshman Sydney Stephens takes control of the ball during the game against Purdue on Sept. 23. The team hopes to have their first Big Ten win against Indiana on Sunday in Bloomington.

Illinois soccer looks for first Big Ten win against Indiana on road

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Sep 25, 2021
Forward Lauren Stibich takes a throw-in during the game against Butler Aug. 29. A late goal was not enough for Illinois soccer to propel past Purdue this past Thursday.

Late goal not enough for Illinois soccer to propel past Purdue

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Sep 23, 2021
Junior Kendra Pasquale maintains control over the soccer ball against Xavier on Sept. 2. The team is set to play Purdue on Sept. 23. in Champaign.

Illinois soccer looks to rewrite home record against Purdue

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Sep 23, 2021
Sophomore Julia Cili kicks the soccer ball during a game against Xavier on Sept. 2. The team played against the Michigan Wolverines this weekend and had a close game losing 2-1.

Illinois fails to keep early lead against Michigan

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Sep 17, 2021
Makena Silber waits for the ball during the game against Butler on Aug. 29 at Demirjian Park. The Illini open their Big Ten schedule with a road trip to Ann Arbor to take on the No. 21 Michigan Wolverines.

Illinois to begin conference slate with No. 21 Michigan

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Sep 17, 2021
Sydney Stephens dribbles the ball and looks for teammates during the game against Xavier on Sept. 2. After transferring from Georgia, Stephens has already settled into her new home in Champaign, bagging five assists through seven games.

Georgia transfer Stephens settles quickly in Champaign

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Sep 14, 2021
Midfielder Sydney Stephens runs along side her Butler opponent in an attempt to steal the ball during their game on Aug. 29. Stephens scored the winning goal in the Illinois soccer game against Toledo.

Stephens gets game-winning goal in physical match against Toledo

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Sep 12, 2021
Freshman Maeve Jones kicks the soccer ball during their game against Xavier on Sept. 2. Maeve Jones scored a goal within 15 minutes of the game.

Illinois looks to carry momentum, confidence into Toledo game

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Sep 11, 2021

Illinois sticks to game plan, dominates Bowling Green in 5-1 road win

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Sep 9, 2021
Senior Hope Breslin kicks the soccer ball during the teams game against Xavier on Sept. 2. Hope Breslin is one of three leaders on the team this year.

Illinois hopes to wipe away last three losses with victory in Ohio

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Sep 9, 2021
Forward Lauren Stibich attempts to steal the ball from her opponent during the game against Butler Aug. 29. The Illinois soccer team fell to Xavier University Thursday night 1-2.

Illinois suffer frustrating loss against Xavier

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Sep 2, 2021
Illinois forward Lauren Stibich completes a throw-in during the game against Butler Sunday afternoon. The soccer team will take on unbeaten Xavier University on Thursday evening.

Illinois to take on unbeaten Xavier

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Sep 2, 2021
Midfielder Sydney Stephens sprints to retrieve the ball from her opponent during a game against Butler Sunday afternoon. Illinois lost to the bulldogs today 3-1 at Demirjian Park.

Physical, gritty Butler overpowers Illinois

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Aug 29, 2021
Junior Ashley Cathro kicks the ball against the University of North Carolina on Aug. 26. The team has much motivation for their upcoming game against Butler on Aug. 29.

Illinois looks to bounce back against Butler

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sport Editor • Aug 29, 2021
Senior Makena Silber looks towards the ball during the game against North Carolin on Thursday night. The Illinois soccer team fell to North Carolina 5-1 despite having a strong start.

Illinois fall to North Carolina 5-1 despite strong start

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Aug 26, 2021
Redshirt senior Hope Breslin smiles during a game. Breslin, named Top Drawer Soccer team of the week, is set to make a huge impact during the Illinois soccer teams game against North Carolina on Thursday at Demirjian Park.

Illinois to play home opener against No. 2 North Carolina, hold grand opening of Demirjian Park

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Aug 25, 2021
Senior Makena Silber moves the ball away from her opponent during a game agains Ohio State March 21. The Illinois soccer team won their game against Illinois State 5-1 Sunday evening.

Illinois keep scoring momentum going, Breslin buries hat trick

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Aug 22, 2021
Members of the Illinois soccer team embrace during the game against Mizzou Aug. 19 where they won 4-0. The Illini hope to continue their momentum against Illinois State University on Sunday

Illinois, Illinois State look to ride momentum ahead of in-state showdown

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Aug 21, 2021
The Illinois soccer team huddles up during the game against Ohio State on March 21. The team won 4-0 against Mizzou on Thursday.

Freshmen shine in 4-0 win against Mizzou

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Aug 19, 2021
Illinois soccer player Summer Garrison looks to an open teammate to pass the ball to at the B1G Regional Weekend during a game against Iowa April 8. The team will travel to Mizzou to start off their regular season on Thursday,

Illinois to travel to Mizzou for first regular season game

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Aug 18, 2021
Members of the Illinois soccer team line up with their hands behind their backs during the game against Iowa during the B1G Regional Weekend April 8. Illinois fell to Notre Dame today 0-4 at Demirjian Park.

Illinois falls to Notre Dame 4-0, looks ahead to match against Mizzou

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Aug 14, 2021
Players on the Illinois soccer team huddle during a game against Iowa at the B1G Regional Weekend on April 8. The Illini will finish off their preseason exhibition slate against Notre Dame.

Illinois to finish off exhibition slate against Notre Dame

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Aug 13, 2021
Senior Ellen Murphy maintains control over the soccer ball during the Illinois's game against Iowa on Feb. 25. The soccer team just won their first game against Eastern Illinois on Aug. 8.

Illinois takes home win against Eastern Illinois in first preseason game

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Aug 8, 2021
Illinois celebrates after scoring a goal against Iowa on Feb. 25 at Demirjian Park. The Illini opens their season with an exhibition game against Eastern Illinois on Sunday.

Illinois to open preseason with exhibition match against Eastern Illinois

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Aug 7, 2021
Graduate Makena Silber fights over the possession of the soccer ball against Iowa Feb. 25. With the new season coming in soon, break downs of the games are shown.

Scoreline spree: DI beat writer predicts, breaks down all 19 games for Illinois soccer

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Aug 5, 2021
Vanessa DiBernardo begins to kick a soccer ball during the game against Penn State Sept. 23, 2012. DiBernardo reflects on her time as an Illinois and Chicago Red Stars athlete.

Former Illini soccer star DiBernardo reflects on illustrious career with Illinois, Chicago Red Stars

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Jul 27, 2021
The Illinois starting line-up prepares to face Iowa April 7. Although the pandemic is still around, there will be more opportunities to see the women's soccer team this fall.

Illinois soccer: What matches to look forward to for upcoming season

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Jul 22, 2021
Wide receiver Shawn Miller poses for a photo in Illinois attire. Miller just committed to Illinois for the 2021 fall football season.

Wide receiver Shawn Miller commits to Illinois for class of 2022

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Jul 17, 2021
Part of the Illinois women's soccer team celebrates during the game against Iowa on Feb. 25. The 2021 roster looks promising for a successful season.

The ins, outs: Look at upcoming Illinois soccer roster for 2021

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Jul 15, 2021
Illinois players celebrate after Summer Garrison scored against Iowa on Feb. 25. Take a look at the teams highlights this season.

Goals, golden moments: Look back at 14 goals from Illinois’ unusual season

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Jul 12, 2021
Freshman Kennedy Berschel runs through a tunnel of teammates before the game against Iowa April 8. Illinois soccer released its 2021 fall schedule featuring non-conference and of course conference games reminiscent of seasons played prior to the pandemic.

Illinois soccer releases 2021 schedule featuring non-conference opponents for first time since 2019

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • May 28, 2021
Fighting Illini Athletics Members of the Illinois women’s soccer team huddle up on the sideline during the game against Ohio State March 21. The team finished the regular season with a 6-4-1 record.

Soccer season rewind: Illini hit stride, smash expectations despite early tournament exit

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Apr 19, 2021
Sophomore Kendra Pasquele runs to the soccer ball during their game on Feb. 26 against Iowa. Kendra Pasquale is only one of four who earned honors for the program.

Four Illini earn All-Big Ten honors

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Apr 14, 2021
The Illinois soccer team lines up for the national anthem before the game against Iowa Thursday night. The Illini fell to the Hawkeyes 2-1, knocking them out of the Big Ten Tournament.

Illinois gets knocked out of Big Ten Tournament by Iowa

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Apr 8, 2021
Redshirt sophomore Kendra Pasquale celebrates after scoring against Iowa at Demirjian Park Feb. 25. The Illini face the Hawkeyes in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday.

Illinois heads back to Big Ten Tournament for first time since 2018

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Apr 7, 2021
Redshirt sophomore Kendra Pasquale looks for an opportunity to pass the ball during the game against Ohio State on March 21. Pasquale scored the winning goal against Northwestern today in Evanston, Illinois.

Pasquale scores last minute goal to get 2-1 win over Northwestern

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Apr 3, 2021
Junior Lauren Stibich kicks the ball during a game against Iowa on Feb. 25. The Illini soccer team is set to finish off their regular season at Northwestern today.

Illinois to finish off regular season at Northwestern for in-state rivalry

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Apr 3, 2021
Junior Makena Silber dribbles the ball past an Ohio State defenseman on March 21. Silber scored the winning goal during a game against Michigan State in East Lansing today.

Silber secures game winning goal

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 28, 2021
Sophomore Summer Garrison fights to keep possession of the ball in their game against Iowa on Feb. 26. The Illinois women’s soccer team will play against the Spartans of Michigan State at 4PM CT today.

Illinois needs finishing in front of goal to break streak

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 28, 2021
Ashley Cathro fights over the ball in order to retain possession over Iowa on Feb. 26. The team will continue to fight for a spot in the Big Ten Championship.

Illinois drops second consecutive game

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 25, 2021
Senior Hope Breslin leans in for a hug with head coach Janet Rayfield during Senior Day on Sunday. The Illini women’s soccer seniors reflect on their growth and experience while playing for the team.

Breslin, Hillman, Le reflect on their four years at Illinois

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 25, 2021

Illinois looks to bounce back against Michigan

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 24, 2021
Junior Makena Silber begins to kick at a game against Iowa on Feb. 26. The Illinois women’s soccer team fell short on senior day and lost to Ohio State 2-1 on Sunday.

Illinois fall to Ohio State on senior day 2-1

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 21, 2021
The Fighting Illini women’s soccer team embraced during a game against Iowa on Feb. 26. The team continues to keep their momentum for upcoming games.

Illinois’ offense looks to continue momentum against Ohio State

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 21, 2021
Redshirt sophomore Kendra Pasquale runs past Iowa’s defense on Feb. 26. The Fighting Illini beat the Nebraska Cornhuskers 3-1 this morning at Demirjian Park.

Illinois offense tops Nebraska 3-1

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 19, 2021

Illini offense looks to shine against Cornhuskers

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 18, 2021
Illini women's soccer goalie Sami Sample saves a ball from going into the net during the game against Penn State on Feb. 28. Samples just received the Big Ten goalkeeper of the week award.

Sample earns second honor this week

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 16, 2021
Sami Sample runs through a tunnel of teammates before a game against Penn State on Feb. 28. Sample was recently awarded player of the week by College Soccer News.

Sample receives Player of the Week award

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 15, 2021
Eileen Murphy runs past Iowa's defense on Feb. 25 at Demirjian Park. Murphy ended the Fighting Illini's scoring drought today against the Indiana Hoosiers by scoring the game winning goal.

Murphy goal breaks Illinois scoring drought

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 13, 2021
Junior Makena Silber chases after the ball during the game against Penn State on Feb. 28. Illinois will face Indiana today in Bloomington.

Illinois looks to end scoring drought against Indiana

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 13, 2021
Junior Makena Silber battles for control of the ball during the game against Iowa on Feb. 25. The Illinois soccer team drew against Minnesota on Sunday.

Sample becomes saving grace against Minnesota

By Angelle Cortes, Staff Writer • Mar 7, 2021
Junior Lauren Stibich battles for control of the ball during the game against Iowa on Feb. 25. The Illinois soccer team fell to Wisconsin 1-0 on Thursday.

Illinois gets shutout by Wisconsin in second-straight loss

By Angelle Cortes, Staff Writer • Mar 4, 2021
Junior Lauren Stibich moves the ball forward during the game against Iowa on Friday. The team lost to Penn State 2-0 on Sunday.

Illinois falls to Penn State, snapping two-game winning streak

By Angelle Cortes, Staff Writer • Feb 28, 2021
Senior Maggie Hillman battles for control of the ball during the game against Iowa on Thursday. The Illini won 3-0.

Illinois defeats Iowa in Champaign for first time this year

By Angelle Cortes, Staff Writer • Feb 26, 2021
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