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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

Austin Yattoni

Illinois wide receiver Mike Dudek (18) leaps up to make a catch during the game against Kent State at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018.

[Photo] Mike Dudek out for season

September 3, 2018
Illinois head coach Lovie Smith talks with linebacker Dele Harding (9) before the spring scrimmage at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, April 7, 2018.

[Photo] Illinois gears up for a new beginning

By Tatiania Perry, Staff writer • August 30, 2018
Illinois head coach Chris Tamas watches his team from the sideline during the match against Stanford at Huff Hall on Friday, September 8. The Illini lost 3-0.

[Photo] Tamas unifies team through social media pushes

By Brian Binz, Sports Reporter • August 30, 2018
Illinois forward Makena Silber (20) shoots the ball during the game against Northern Illinois at the Illinois Soccer Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. The Illini won 8-0.

[Photo] Off-field bonding fosters team growth

By Miles Powers-Huang, Assistant Sports Editor • August 30, 2018
Students in Block I cheer during a football game against Purdue at Memorial Stadium in 2016.

[Photo] New students can look forward to Illini wins in all sports

By Eli Schuster, Sports Editor • July 17, 2018
Illinois infielder Bren Spillane (9) hit his 22nd home run of the season in the bottom of the seventh to make it 11-8 on Saturday, May 19.

[Photo] Illini of the Year: Illinois baseball’s Bren Spillane

By Gavin Good • May 7, 2018
Illinois outfielder Maddi Doane (14) gets ready for her at bat during the game against Northwestern at Eichelberger Field on Wednesday, Mar. 28, 2018.

[Photo] Even the Illini have rigid game day superstitions

April 26, 2018
Illinois starting pitcher Emily Oestreich (8) delivers the pitch during the game against Iowa at Eichelberger Field on Saturday, April 21, 2018. The Illini won 6-5.

[Photo] Walkoff helps grab series win against Iowa

By Meghan Rest, Assistant Sports Editor • April 23, 2018
Illinois infielder Michael Massey (6) hits a double to left center field during the game against Grand Canyon at Illinois Field on Saturday, April 21, 2018. The Illini won 3-2.

[Photo] Illini drop tough weekend series

April 23, 2018
Illinois catcher Jeff Korte (32) hits an RBI single to right giving the Illini the lead in the game against Rutgers at Illinois Field on Friday, April 13, 2018.

[Photo] Illinois takes down Rutgers to secure series sweep

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • April 16, 2018
Illinois infielder Ben Troike hits the ball during the game against Rutgers at Illinois Field on Friday. The Illini won 13-12.

[Photo] Illinois drops midweek contest to Valparaiso

April 18, 2018
The Illini softball team celebrates at home plate after outfielder Carly Thomas (25) hit a home run during the game against Northwestern at Eichelberger Field on Wednesday, Mar. 28, 2018.

[Photo] Illinois’ positive vibes infectious

April 19, 2018
Illinois head coach Chris Tamas smiles at this team during the match against Michigan at Huff Hall on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2017. The Illini won 3-2.

[Photo] Tamas looks forward to coaching on global stage

By Eli Schuster • April 19, 2018
The Illini softball team celebrates at home plate after outfielder Carly Thomas (25) hit a home run during the game against Northwestern at Eichelberger Field on Wednesday, Mar. 28, 2018.

[Photo] Illinois’ positive vibes infectious

By Brian Binz, Staff Writer • April 19, 2018
Illinois catcher Jeff Korte (32) swings and misses during the game against Milwaukee at the Illinois Field on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.

[Photo] Korte settling into starting catcher role

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • April 19, 2018
Illinois defensive specialist Morgan O’Brien passes the ball during the match against Stanford at Huff Hall on Sept. 8. The Illini lost 3-0.

[Photo] Morgan O'Brien makes US national team

April 16, 2018
Illinois head coach Chris Tamas talks to his team during a timeout in the match against Michigan at Huff Hall on Nov. 5. The Illini won 3-2.

[Photo] Spring volleyball update

April 16, 2018
Senior Dana Gattone takes a swing of her Callaway club. The Illini golfers carry their clubs and so much more onto the course.

[Photo] A look inside the Illini's golf bag

April 16, 2018
Illinois right fielder Maddi Doane catches a fly ball during the game against Minnesota at Eichelberger Field on April 1. The Illini won 4-3.

[Photo] Softball drops doubleheader to Badgers

April 16, 2018
Illinois catcher Jeff Korte (32) throws to second during the game against Rutgers at Illinois Field on Friday, April 13, 2018.

[Photo] Illini top Rutgers in high scoring game

By Tatiania Perry, Staff writer • April 14, 2018
Illinois outfielder Jack Yalowitz swings at the pitch during the game against Milwaukee at Illinois Field on March 14, 2018. Yalowitz was recently named the Big Ten player of the week.

[Photo] Homeless shelters close for warmer months

By Cori Lippert, Staff Writer • April 12, 2018
lllinois’ Taylor Edwards delivers a pitch during a game against Eastern Illinois at Eichelberger Field on May 2, 2017. The Ilini lost 4-3.

[Photo] Edwards’ return boosting Illini

By Eli Schuster • April 5, 2018
Illinois’ Aleks Vukic returns the ball during the match against California at the Atkins Tennis Center on Feb. 9. The Illini won 4-0.

[Photo] Men's and women's tennis have strong weekend

April 2, 2018
Illinois infielder Bren Spillane hits a home run during the game against Iowa at Illinois Field on Friday. The Illini lost 8-5

[Photo] Spillane stays hot in win as Illini avoid Iowa comeback

By Eli Schuster, Sports Editor • April 2, 2018
Illinois' Leigh Farina (23) hits the ball during the game against Northwestern at Eichelberger Field on Wednesday, Mar. 28, 2018.

[Photo] Illinois softball looks to extend hot stretch into Big Ten play

By Brian Binz, Staff Writer • March 29, 2018
Illinois outfielder Jack Yalowitz waits for the pitch during the game against Milwaukee at the Illinois Field on Wednesday, March 14.

[Photo] Illinois sweeps its first week of Big Ten competition

By Tatiania Perry, Staff writer • March 27, 2018
Illinois’ Isaiah Martinez wrestles with Maryland’s Brendan Burnham in the 165-pound weight class during the meet at Huff Hall on Jan. 28. The Illini won 25-18.

[Photo] Martinez and fellow Illini finish strong at NCAA tournament

By Jared Farmer, Staff Writer • March 24, 2018
Illinois infielder Bren Spillane (9) runs to first during the game against Indiana State at Illinois Field on Saturday, September 24.

[Photo] Illini squeeze past Northwestern in extras

March 25, 2018
Illinois relief pitcher Taylor Edwards delivers the pitch during game two of the series against Nebraska at Eichelberger Field on April 2. The Illini lost 10-5.

[Photo] Oestreich no-hitter highlights weekend for Illinois softball

By Meghan Rest, Staff Writer • March 12, 2018
Illinois infielder Bren Spillane hits the ball during the game against Indiana State at Illinois Field on Sept. 24. Spillane has helped carry the Illini through a five-game winning streak.

[Photo] Spillane leads Illini to hot start

By Gavin Good, Assistant sports editor • March 8, 2018
Illinois infielder Grant Van Scoy swings at the pitch during the game against Indiana State at Illinois Field on Sept. 24.

[Photo] Baseball extends winning streak to five-games in weekend sweep

By Tatiania Perry, Assistant sports editor • March 5, 2018
Illinois' Isaiah Martinez wrestles with Maryland's Brendan Burnham in the 165 pound weight class during the meet at Huff Hall on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018. The Illini won 25-18.

[Photo] An overview of the GEO strike

By Jessica Berbey, Assistant Daytime News Editor • March 5, 2018
Illinois guard Trent Frazier celebrates after hitting a three during the game against Purdue at the State Farm Center on Thursday, Feb. 22. The Illini lost 93-86.

[Photo] Frazier, Black earn Big Ten honors

By Gavin Good, Assistant sports editor • February 26, 2018
Illinois' Jaclyn Switkes gets ready to return the ball during the match against Texas at Atkins Tennis Center on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. The Illini won 4-2.

[Photo] Illinois wins Blue Gray National Tennis Classic

February 26, 2018
Illinois forward Greg Eboigbodin (11) puts up a layup during the game against Purdue at the State Farm Center on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. The Illini lost 93-86.

[Photo] Illinois’ Eboigbodin is still finding his way

By James Boyd, Staff writer • February 26, 2018
Protesters of Chief Illiniwek gather outside the west entrance of the State Farm Center before the basketball game against Purdue on Thursday.

[Photo] Protesters gather at State Farm Center to protest Chief Illiniwek use before Purdue game

By Kenyon Edmond • February 22, 2018
Illinois forward Leron Black (12) rises up for a shot during the game against Purdue at the State Farm Center on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018.

[Photo] Illini’s best not enough for No. 9 Boilermakers

By Thomas Polcyn, Illini hoops columnist • February 22, 2018
Illinois forward Michael Finke (43) dribbles to the basket during the game against Purdue at the State Farm Center on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018.

[Photo] ICYMI: Finke and Lucas transferring, Illini add one

March 28, 2018
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood claps as he walks back to the bench during the game against Purdue at the State Farm Center on Feb. 22. Underwood has recruited Oak Hill Academy center Kofi Cockburn for the class of 2019.

[Photo] Illinois basketball lands four-star center, Kofi Cockburn

January 7, 2019
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