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Illinois pitcher Joey Gerber (35) delivers the pitch during the game against Rutgers at Illinois Field on Friday, April 13, 2018

[Photo] Former Illini Joey Gerber makes MLB debut

August 6, 2020
Illinois closing pitcher Garrett Acton (26) gets a mound visit from assistant coach Drew Dickinson during the game against Michigan in the Big Ten Tournament at TD Ameritrade Park on Thursday, May 23, 2019. The Illini lost 5-4.

[Photo] Illini optimistic after offseason progress

September 12, 2019
Illinois celebrates after winning the game against Indiana at the Illinois Soccer Stadium on Oct. 14. Illinois hopes to improve their current record of 7-1 when facing off against Iowa and Nebraska this week.

[Photo] Carrier reflects on career

September 9, 2019
The Illini celebrate after winning the game against Indiana at the Illinois Soccer Stadium on Oct. 14, 2018. The Illini won 1-0 in double overtime.

[Photo] Illinois defeats Dayton, honors seniors

August 27, 2019
Illinois outside hitter Jacqueline Quade (7) points to setter Jordyn Poulter (1) after scoring a kill during the match against Nebraska in the Final Four of the NCAA tournament at the Target Center on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. Nebraska defeated Illinois 3-2.

[Photo] Illini prepare for fall campaign after Final Four loss in NCAA tournament

August 26, 2019
The Block I student section holds up a banner with the Illinois shield logo during the game against Minnesota at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. The Illini won 55-31.

[Photo] Closing Out Offseason 2019: Game Notebook

August 26, 2019
Members of the Illinois infield look to the bullpen for the next pitcher during the game against Maryland in the Big Ten Tournament at TD Ameritrade Park on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. The Illini lost 6-2. Austin Yattoni of The Daily Illini.

[Photo] Illinois falls to Maryland despite top-notch defense

May 24, 2019
Illinois' Alex Diab performs on the still rings during the meet against Iowa at Huff Hall on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019.

[Photo] Diab to represent US in Italy

May 2, 2019
Catcher Jacob Campbell (right) celebrates with third baseman Grant Van Scoy (left) after hitting a homerun during game one of the doubleheader against Maryland at Illinois Field on April 6. The Illini won 5-1.

[Photo] Men’s baseball make a comeback

May 2, 2019
Illinois' Emilee Duong celebrates during the match against Rutgers at Atkins Tennis Center on Friday, March 29, 2019. The Illini won 6-1.

[Photo] Students satisfied with manually-generated finals schedules

May 2, 2019
Senior outfielder Jack Yalowitz swings at a pitch during Illinois' game against Milwaukee at Illinois Field on Wednesday March 14, 2018.

[Photo] Yalowitz enters the field despite losing equipment

April 29, 2019
Illinois’ Vuk Budic celebrates after winning his singles match against Penn State at Atkins Tennis Center on April 12. The Illini won 4-3.

[Photo] Men’s tennis advances to tournament finals

April 29, 2019
Former Illinois offensive lineman Nick Allegretti gets ready to make a block during the game against Minnesota at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 3, 2018. Allegretti is the most recent draft pick out of Illinois, though a few former players are expecting to hear their names called at the 2021 NFL Draft this weekend.

[Photo] Allegretti selected by Kansas City Chiefs in NFL Draft

April 29, 2019
Illinois' Daniela Pedraza Novak returns the ball during the match against Notre Dame at Atkins Tennis Center on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019. The Illini won 4-3.

[Photo] Admissions firewall aims to provide transparency

April 25, 2019
Designated hitter Michael Massey stretches during a break in game two of the doubleheader against Maryland at Illinois Field on April 6. The Illini lost 8-4.

[Photo] Illini sweep Nittany Lions in weekend series

April 22, 2019
Senior Alex Diab performs on the still rings during the meet against Iowa was at Huff Hall on Jan. 26. He collected his second straight national title in the event on Saturday.

[Photo] Illini finish in NCAA top five

April 22, 2019
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) dribbles around a defender during the game against Northwestern in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center on Wednesday, March 13, 2019.

[Photo] Dosunmu ‘returns home’ next year

April 22, 2019
Illinois pinch hitter Veronica Ruelius (00) hits the ball during the game against Eastern Illinois at Eichelberger Field on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. The Illini won 8-7 in 8 innings.

[Photo] Illini run-rule Sulkis during mid-week matchup

April 19, 2019
Illinois starting pitcher Aidan Maldonado (41) delivers the pitch during the game against Coastal Carolina at Illinois Field on April 2, 2019. The Illini won 4-2.

[Photo] Spanish department faces faculty and facility shortages

April 18, 2019
Illinois shortstop Ben Troike waits for the pitch during game one of the doubleheader against Maryland at Illinois Field on April 6. The Illini won 5-1.

[Photo] Home of the Braves: Illinois falls to Bradley, 8-12

April 18, 2019
Illinois starting pitcher Ty Weber (7) delivers the pitch during game one of the doubleheader against Maryland at Illinois Field on Saturday, April 6, 2019. The Illini won 5-1.

[Photo] Illinois set tone for road series win over Minnesota

April 16, 2019
Illinois' Asuka Kawai celebrates during the match against Rutgers at Atkins Tennis Center on Friday, March 29, 2019. The Illini won 6-1.

[Photo] Illini take care of business against Badgers, Golden Gophers in weekend matchups

April 16, 2019
Illinois outfielder Jack Yalowitz runs to first. He played against Milwaukee at the Illinois Field on March 14.

[Photo] Yalowitz makes a comeback

April 15, 2019
Illinois catcher Jacob Campbell (9) celebrates with third baseman Grant Van Scoy (27) after hitting a homerun during game one of the doubleheader against Maryland at Illinois Field on Saturday, April 6, 2019. The Illini won 5-1.

[Photo] Police Training Institute begins 10-week course for citizens

April 11, 2019
Illinois' Asuka Kawai celebrates during the match against Notre Dame at Atkins Tennis Center on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019. The Illini won 4-3.

[Photo] Illini defeat Spartans, fall to Wolverines in weekend matchups

April 9, 2019
Illionois head coach Chris Tamas talks to his team during the match against Michigan at Huff Hall on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018. The Illini won 3-2.

[Photo] Illinois faces Purdue again in spring campaign

April 9, 2019
Illinois’ Michael Fletcher sticks the landing on vault during the meet against Iowa at Huff Hall on Jan. 26. The Illini won 410.450-398.800.

[Photo] Illini come in second at championship

April 8, 2019
Illinois starting pitcher Ty Weber delivers the pitch during game one of the doubleheader against Maryland at Illinois Field on Saturday. The Illini won 5-1.

[Photo] Loya swings at goals, scores success

April 8, 2019
Illinois second baseman Branden Comia (left) celebrates with shortstop Ben Troike (right) after hitting a two-run home run during the game against Coastal Carolina at Illinois Field on Tuesday. The Illini won 4-2.

[Photo] Illinois sweeps No. 19 Coastal Carolina in two-game midweek series

April 4, 2019
Illinois' Aleks Kovacevic swings at the ball during the match against Duke at Atkins Tennis Center on Feb. 1, 2019. Kovacevic was one of the 73 Illinois student-athletes to be named to the spring Big Ten Academic All-Conference team.

[Photo] Kovacevic aces academics, athletics

April 4, 2019
Illinois' Jaclyn Switkes gets ready to return the ball during the match against Rutgers at Atkins Tennis Center on Friday, March 29, 2019. The Illini won 6-1.

[Photo] Illini push past losing streak to sweep Terrapins, Scarlet Knights

April 3, 2019
Illinois' Jaclyn Switkes gets ready to return the ball during the match against Rutgers at Atkins Tennis Center on Friday, March 29, 2019. The Illini won 6-1.

[Photo] Illinois breaks losing streak against Coastal Carolina

April 4, 2019
Illinois midfielder Katie Murray passes the ball during the game against Northern Illinois at the Illinois Soccer Stadium on Aug. 26. The Illini won 8-0.

[Photo] Illini, Redbirds finish even in spring opening

April 1, 2019
Illinois outside hitter Jacqueline Quade (center) points to setter Jordyn Poulter (left) after scoring a kill during the match against Nebraska in the Final Four of the NCAA tournament at the Target Center on Dec. 13. Nebraska defeated Illinois 3-2.

[Photo] Illinois volleyball set to play spring schedule

March 29, 2019
Senior Annie Fleming swings at a pitch during Illinois’ three-game home series against Wisconsin last weekend at Eichelberger Field. The Illini are on a three-game win streak after beating Eastern Illinois University at home Tuesday night, 8-7.

[Photo] Illini pull out win against Panthers

March 28, 2019
Illinois head coach Chris Tamas smiles during a timeout in the match against Nebraska in the Final Four of the NCAA tournament at the Target Center on Dec. 13. Nebraska defeated Illinois 3-2. Several players on the team will be going abroad to join the U.S. national team.

[Photo] Volleyball players earn spots abroad on national team

March 28, 2019
Illinois' Jaclyn Switkes gets ready to return the ball during the match against Notre Dame at Atkins Tennis Center on Feb. 8, 2019. The Illini won 4-3.

[Photo] Team anticipates first home match after month-long road trip

March 28, 2019
Illinois outfielder Carly Thomas (25) hits a home run during the game against Northwestern at Eichelberger Field on Wednesday, Mar. 28, 2018.

[Photo] Team returns to Champaign for home opener after 21 games on road

March 25, 2019
Illinois' Sasha Belaya returns the ball during the match against Notre Dame at Atkins Tennis Center on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019. The Illini won 4-3.

[Photo] Team uses losing streak to prepare for Big Ten play

March 25, 2019
Illinois outfielder Carly Thomas (25) celebrates with her team at home plate after hitting a homerun during the game against Iowa at Eichelberger Field on April 21, 2018. The Illini won 6-5.

[Photo] Softball returns to Champaign after 4-1 weekend in California

March 20, 2019
Illinois guard Trent Frazier (1) talks to guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) during the game against Iowa in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center on Thursday, March 14. The Illini lost 83-62.

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March 20, 2019
Illinois forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (left) puts an arm around guard Trent Frazier (right) after the game against Iowa in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center on Thursday. The Illini lost 83-62, bringing their season to an end with a 12-21 (7-13 Big Ten) record.

[Photo] Illinois' season comes to a close after blowout loss to Iowa

March 15, 2019
Illinois guard Tevian Jones (5) takes a look at the scoreboard during the game against Iowa in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center on Thursday, March 14. The Illini lost 83-62.

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March 15, 2019
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) looks down the rest of the bench during the game against Iowa in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center on Thursday, March 14. The Illini lost 83-62.

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March 15, 2019
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) watches from the bench during the game against Iowa in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center on Thursday, March 14. The Illini lost 83-62.

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March 15, 2019
Illinois guard Trent Frazier (1) goes up for a layup during the game against Iowa in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center on Thursday, March 14. The Illini lost 83-62.

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March 15, 2019
Illinois guard Tevian Jones (5) puts up a layup during the game against Iowa in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center on Thursday, March 14. The Illini lost 83-62.

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March 15, 2019
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) walks back to the bench during the game against Iowa in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center on Thursday, March 14. The Illini lost 83-62.

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March 15, 2019
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) puts up a layup during the game against Iowa in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center on Thursday, March 14. The Illini lost 83-62.

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March 15, 2019
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood shouts at his team from the sideline during the game against Iowa in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center on Thursday, March 14. The Illini lost 83-62.

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March 15, 2019
Illinois guard Trent Frazier (1) gets a look from Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) after turning over the basketball during the game against Iowa in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center on Thursday, March 14. The Illini lost 83-62.

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March 15, 2019
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) calls out a play during the game against Iowa in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center on Thursday, March 14. The Illini lost 83-62.

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March 15, 2019
Illinois guard Tevian Jones (5) shoots a three during the game against Iowa in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center on Thursday, March 14. The Illini lost 83-62.

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March 15, 2019
Illinois guard Aaron Jordan (23), forward Kipper Nichols (2), guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) and guard Trent Frazier (1) watch forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) shoot two free throws after a technical foul during the game against Iowa in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center on Thursday, March 14. The Illini lost 83-62.

[Photo] Illinois ends season on a low note, looks toward program's future

March 15, 2019
Illinois forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) gets fouled on a layup during the game against Iowa in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center on Thursday, March 14. The Illini lost 83-62.

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March 15, 2019
Illinois guard Andres Feliz (10) dribbles during the game against Iowa in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center on Thursday, March 14. The Illini lost 83-62.

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March 15, 2019
Illinois forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) goes up for a layup during the game against Iowa in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center on Thursday, March 14. The Illini lost 83-62.

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March 15, 2019
Illinois guard Tevian Jones (5) shoots a three during the game against Iowa in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center on Thursday, March 14. The Illini lost 83-62.

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March 15, 2019
Illinois forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) shoots during the game against Iowa in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center on Thursday, March 14. The Illini lost 83-62.

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March 15, 2019
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) plays defense during the game against Iowa in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center on Thursday, March 14. The Illini lost 83-62.

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March 15, 2019
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood shouts at his team during the game against Northwestern in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center on Wednesday, March 13, 2019.

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March 15, 2019
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood draws up a play during a timeout in the game against Northwestern in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center on Wednesday.

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March 15, 2019
Illinois forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (center) celebrates during the game against Northwestern in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center on Wednesday.

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March 15, 2019
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu (center) celebrates with guard Andres Feliz (right) during the game against Northwestern in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center on Wednesday.

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March 15, 2019
Illinois forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (left) celebrates with guard Andres Feliz (right) during the game against Northwestern in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center on Wednesday. The Illini won 74-69, keeping them in the tournament.

[Photo] Illini avoid early exit with OT win over Wildcats in first round of Big Ten Tournament

March 14, 2019
Illinois guard Andres Feliz goes up for a layup during the game against Northwestern in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center on Wednesday.

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March 14, 2019
Illinois guard Trent Frazier (1) shoots a three during the game against Northwestern in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center on Wednesday, March 13, 2019.

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March 14, 2019
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu goes up for a layup during the game against Northwestern in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center on Wednesday.

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March 14, 2019
Illinois guard Trent Frazier (1) puts up a floater during the game against Northwestern in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center on Wednesday, March 13, 2019.

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March 14, 2019
Illinois guard Andres Feliz drives to the basket during the game against Northwestern in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center on Wednesday.

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March 14, 2019
Illinois guard Aaron Jordan goes up for a layup during the game against Northwestern in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center on Wednesday.

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March 14, 2019
Illinois guard Aaron Jordan (23) shoots a three during the game against Northwestern in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center on Wednesday, March 13, 2019.

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March 14, 2019
Illinois forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) puts up a hook shot during the game against Northwestern in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center on Wednesday, March 13, 2019.

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March 14, 2019
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu dribbles around a defender during the game against Northwestern in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center on Wednesday.

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March 14, 2019
Illinois forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili dribbles to the basket during the game against Northwestern in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center on Wednesday.

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March 14, 2019
Illinois quarterback AJ Bush (1) passes the ball during the game against Iowa at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018.

[Photo] 2018 starters compete for a spot in NFL

March 14, 2019
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu waits to throw the ball in during the game against Michigan State at the State Farm Center on Feb. 5. The Illini won 79-74.

[Photo] Dosunmu makes Big Ten All-Freshman team

March 14, 2019
Illinois outfielder Carly Thomas hits the ball during the game against Iowa at Eichelberger Field on April 21. The Illini won 6-5.

[Photo] Thomas outhits doubles record

March 14, 2019
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) drives to the basket during the game against Indiana at State Farm Center on Thursday, March 7, 2019. The Illini lost 92-74.

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March 14, 2019
Illinois forward Alex Wittinger high-fives her teammates as she is announced for the starting lineup before the game against Penn State at the State Farm Center on Feb. 24. The Illini lost 76-65.

[Photo] Illinois’ defeat wraps up season

March 11, 2019
Illinois senior Aaron Jordan waves to the crowd as he is recognized before the game against Indiana at the State Farm Center on Thursday. The Illini lost 92-74.

[Photo] Loyalty defines Jordan’s legacy

March 11, 2019
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu drives to the basket during the game against Indiana at the State Farm Center on Thursday. The Illini lost 92-74.

[Photo] Notes: Disappearing defense led to disappointing sendoff for seniors in home finale loss

March 8, 2019
Illinois guard Andres Feliz (10) dribbles down the baseline during the game against Indiana at State Farm Center on Thursday, March 7, 2019. The Illini lost 92-74.

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March 8, 2019
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) brings the ball up the court during the game against Indiana at State Farm Center on Thursday, March 7, 2019. The Illini lost 92-74.

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March 8, 2019
Illinois guard Aaron Jordan shoots a three during the game against Indiana at the State Farm Center on Thursday. The Illini lost 92-74.

[Photo] Illini close out Big Ten slate with fourth loss in last five games

March 11, 2019
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