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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
Illinois offensive lineman Nick Allegretti gets ready to make a block during the game against Minnesota at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 3. The Illini won 55-31.

[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
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