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

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

Angelle Cortes

Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor

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 October 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 October 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 October 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 October 17, 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 September 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 September 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 September 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 September 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 September 14, 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 September 11, 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 September 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 September 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 August 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 August 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 August 27, 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 August 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 April 14, 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 March 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 March 25, 2021

Illinois looks to bounce back against Michigan

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor March 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 March 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 March 19, 2021

Illini offense looks to shine against Cornhuskers

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor March 18, 2021
Illini womens 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 March 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 March 15, 2021
Eileen Murphy runs past Iowas defense on Feb. 25 at Demirjian Park. Murphy ended the Fighting Illinis 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 March 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 March 13, 2021
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