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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

Junior Makena Silber kicks the ball during a previous season's game against Loyola. The Illinois women's soccer team will face Iowa tomorrow.

Illinois looks to continue winning streak against Iowa

By Angelle Cortes, Staff Writer • February 25, 2021
Junior Makena Silber kicks the ball during a previous season's game against Loyola. Silber secured a goal late in the game against Purdue to win 1-0 on Thursday.

Silber scores late goal to seal win for Illini

By Angelle Cortes, Staff Writer • February 18, 2021
Illinois head soccer coach Janet Rayfield instructs her team during a recent practice. The team will play their first game today against Purdue.

Illinois opens long-awaited season against Purdue

By Angelle Cortes, Staff Writer • February 18, 2021
Senior forward Katie Le (6) celebrates with her teammates after a goal is scored during competition. Le talks about persevering through COVID-19 as a student athlete.

Illini continue strong mentality, focus with announced season

By Angelle Cortes, Staff Writer • February 8, 2021
The Illini Soccer team gathered together on Sep. 20 on the soccer field vs Northwestern.

Illinois soccer releases 2021 schedule

By Angelle Cortes, Staff Writer • January 22, 2021
Mackenzie Schuler kicks the ball in Peoria Notre Dames game against Normal Community. Schuler recently joined the Illinois soccer team as a walk-on.

Schuler earns spot on roster as walk-on

By Angelle Cortes, Staff Writer • January 18, 2021
Redshirt sophomore Peyton Willie poses for a headshot. Willie is looking forward to competing after a long recovery from injury.

Peyton Willie prepares for season after setbacks

By Angelle Cortes, Staff Writer • December 22, 2020
Freshman Julia Eichenbaum advances with the ball during a Friday Night Lights game on Wednesday. Team White defeated Team Blue 3-2.

Friday Night Lights: Team White scores late goal to win series

By Angelle Cortes, Staff Writer • November 2, 2020
Junior Makena Silber battles for control of the ball during the game against Northwestern on Sept. 20, 2019. Illinois won the game 3-1.

Graduation of Maday creates competition for starting forward position

By Angelle Cortes, Staff Writer • October 26, 2020
The Illinois soccer team stands together in a line during the opening of the Demirjian Park on Sept. 15, 2019. The team’s usual fall season was postponed to spring 2021.

Freshmen class adapt to college, fall season without competition

By Angelle Cortes, Staff Writer • October 12, 2020
Illinois head coach Janet Rayfield shouts directions at her team from the sideline during the game against Indiana at the Illinois Soccer Stadium on Oct. 14, 2018. The Illini won 1-0 in double overtime.

Rayfield’s rich soccer history helps Illinois succeed

By Angelle Cortes, Staff Writer • October 1, 2020
Women’s swimming head coach Sue Novitsky hugs senior swimmer Gabriele Serniute during Senior Day on Jan. 26, 2019. Novitsky felt shocked upon hearing about Iowa’s program cuts.

Swim and dive coach reacts to Iowa’s program cuts

By Angelle Cortes, Staff Writer • September 17, 2020
Former Illini Arianna Veland passes the ball during the game against Michigan State on Oct. 13. The Illini won the game 2-1.

Illinois alum Veland signs first professional contract

By Angelle Cortes, Staff Writer • September 10, 2020
Junior goalie Sami Sample (0) stands with her arms around her teammates. The team continues to practice every day despite their season being delayed due to COVID-19.

Goalkeepers use season cancellation for growth

By Angelle Cortes, Staff Writer • September 8, 2020
A graphic renders what Demirjian Park will look like post-construction. The facility will be shared by the Illinois soccer team and the men’s and women’s track and field teams.

Demirjian Park set to be finished middle to late November

By Angelle Cortes, Staff Writer • August 31, 2020
Students in the fan section high five senior Samson Oladimeji at the basketball match against Iowa on March 8.

Illini Pride makes big changes for upcoming year

By Angelle Cortes, Staff Writer • July 28, 2020
Sophomore Forward Makena Silber passes the ball during the match against Michigan State on Oct. 13, 2019.

Illini soccer make their way back to Champaign

By Angelle Cortes, Staff Writer • July 15, 2020
Junior Vanessa DiBernardo fights for control of the ball in a match during the 2012 season.

All-time starting 11 shows off star Illini soccer players

By Angelle Cortes, Staff Writer • June 5, 2020
Senior Midfielder Jackie Guerra battles for control of the ball during the match against Colorado on Sept. 7, 2011.

Team of the century: 2011 Illini soccer deliver most successful season in history

By Angelle Cortes, Staff Writer • May 10, 2020
Former Illinois diver Ling Kuhn readies herself before an attempt during the match against Indiana State on Oct. 13, 2017.

Alumni catch-up: Kuhn looks back at historic career

By Angelle Cortes, Staff Writer • May 4, 2020
Sophomore Kaylee Heimes readies herself on the starting block during a swim meet.

Heimes finds success in, out of pool

By Angelle Cortes, Staff Writer • April 17, 2020
Freshman Jeanri Buys competes in a breaststroke event at the Big Ten Championships on Feb. 19.

Travel advisories affects international student-athlete

By Angelle Cortes, Staff Writer • April 2, 2020
Freshman Athena Salafatinos waits on the block to start a backstroke race at The Swim and Dive Big Ten Championship on Feb. 26.

Illini of the season: Shegos, Salafatinos lead Illini next year

By Angelle Cortes, Staff Writer • March 29, 2020
Junior Jimena Martinez swims at the University of Iowa Natatorium on Jan. 11.

Coronavirus cancels last meet of season

By Angelle Cortes, Staff Writer • March 17, 2020
The Illini put their hands together during the Big Ten Championships in Iowa City, Iowa, over the weekend. The team came in 13th at the Big Ten Championships.

Illinois finishes 13th at Big Ten Championships

By Angelle Cortes, Staff Writer • February 24, 2020

Freshman quickly acclimates to college swim

By Angelle Cortes, Staff Writer • February 8, 2020
Freshman Erin Young dives at the Rutgers Invitational at the Rutgers Aquatic Center over the weekend.

Illini take on Toyota U.S. Open, Rutgers Diving Invitational

By Angelle Cortes, Staff Writer • December 9, 2019
Abigal Cabush performs a butterfly stroke at the ARC pool on Oct. 17. Cabush was named Big Ten swimmer of the week on Oct. 23.

Illinois swim and dive team begins road swing in Miami Friday

By Angelle Cortes, Staff Writer • October 31, 2019
Taylor Shegos dives in a meet against Indiana State at the ARC on Friday. Shegos broke Illinois’ record on the one-meter dive with a score of 299.47.

Shegos prepares for Big Ten Championships and Zones competition

By Angelle Cortes, Staff Writer • October 17, 2019
Senior diver Ling Kuhn and the Illinois women’s swimming and diving team compete on the final day of the 2019 Big Ten Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships. The championships took place in Bloomington, Indiana, on Feb. 22.

Illinois anticipates another momentous season

By Angelle Cortes, Contributing Writer • September 30, 2019
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