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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' Malcolm Hill (21) drives to the basket during the game against Northwestern at State Farm Center on Tuesday, Feb. 21.

Gallery | Illini basketball vs. Northwestern

By Austin Yattoni, Staff photographer • February 21, 2017
Illinois' Leron Black (12) shoots a three during the game against Northwestern at State Farm Center on Tuesday, February 21.

[Photo] Updated rapid recap: Illinois men's basketball beats Northwestern 66-50

February 21, 2017
Illinois' Malcolm Hill (21) drives to the basket during the game against Northwestern at State Farm Center on Tuesday, February 21.

[Photo] Interim head coach Jamall Walker stresses continuity, motivation ahead of NIT

March 14, 2017
Illinois' Alex Wittinger shoots a jumper over Indiana's Amanda Cahill during the game against Indiana at the State Farm Center on Feb. 10. The Illini lost 70-68.

[Photo] Illinois women's basketball finish regular season winless on the road

February 22, 2017
Fans hold up the flash lights on their phones for a light show before the game against Minnesota at State Farm Center on Saturday, February 4. The Illini lost 68-59.

[Photo] State Farm Center increasing security protocols

February 22, 2017
Illinois running back Kendrick Foster runs for a touchdown against Michigan State on Nov. 5. Foster, along with other seniors, is excited about leadership opportunities.

[Photo] Illinois football seniors excited to mentor in spring ball

February 22, 2017
Illinois' Alex Wittinger (35) shoots a jumper against Wake Forest at State Farm Center on Wednesday, Nov. 30.

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball road woes continue

By Jacob Diaz, Staff writer • February 20, 2017
Illinois head coach Lovie Smith talks to his team during a timeout in the game against Michigan State at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, November 5. The Illini won 31-27.

[Photo] Illinois football’s Smith and Chance The Rapper have unlikely bond

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • February 20, 2017
Illinois' Chris Lozinak (14) carries the puck up the ice during the game against Robert Morris at the Ice Arena on Saturday, Feb. 18.

[Photo] Illinois hockey splits final home series of season against Robert Morris

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • February 20, 2017
Illinois head coach Tyra Perry talks to her team during game one of the doubleheader against Nebraska at Eichelberger Field on Saturday, March 26. The Illini won game one 8-3 and game two 10-2.

[Photo] Illinois softball ends rainy California weekend with 1-2 record

By Tatiania Perry, Staff writer • February 20, 2017
Illinois' Louise Kwong gets ready to return the ball during the match against Middle Tennessee at the Atkins Tennis Center on Friday, February 10.

[Photo] Illinois women’s tennis looks for first win against Northwestern since 2004

By Christian Evans, Staff writer • February 16, 2017
Illinois' Aleks Vukic returns the ball during the match against Indiana at Atkins Tennis Center on Friday, February 10.

[Photo] Illinois men’s tennis splits Tuesday’s doubleheader

By Meghan Rest, Staff writer • February 16, 2017
Jeff George Jr. participates in spring practice in 2016.

[Photo] Illinois football comfortable early on in spring practice

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • February 16, 2017
Illinois' Michael Finke (43) goes up for a hook shot during the game against Wisconsin at State Farm Center on Tuesday, January 31. The Illini lost 57-43.

[Photo] Illinois basketball’s Finke isn’t headed to the barber any time soon

By Matt Gertsmeier, Columnist • February 16, 2017
Illinois starting pitcher Doug Hayes delivers the pitch during game two of the series against St. Louis University at Illinois Field on Saturday, April 16. The Illini won 3-1.

[Photo] Youth to lead Illinois baseball in opening weekend

By Mike Gasick, Assistant sports editor • February 16, 2017
Illinois' Tracy Abrams (13) gets blocked by Iowa's Dom Uhl (25) during the game against Iowa at State Farm Center on Wednesday, January 25. The Illini won 76-64.

[Photo] Battle of the bye week for Illinois basketball

By Matt Gertsmeier, Illini hoops columnist • February 15, 2017
Illinois right fielder Jack Yalowitz gets ready to catch a fly ball during game two of the series against St. Louis University at Illinois Field on Saturday, April 16. The Illini won 3-1.

[Photo] Age is just a number to Hartleb and the Illini baseball team

February 15, 2017
Illinois' Kipper Nichols (2) goes up for a layup during the game against Minnesota at State Farm Center on Saturday, February 4. The Illini lost 68-59.

[Photo] Illinois on the cusp of back-to-back losing seasons in Big Ten

By Lucas Wright, Staff writer • February 14, 2017
Illinois head coach John Groce claps for his team during the game against Penn State at State Farm Center on Saturday, February 11. The Illini lost 83-70.

[Photo] Complain all you want, Groce is still the guy for now

By Matt Gertsmeier, Illini hoops columnist • February 14, 2017
Illinois' Julian Childers celebrates after winning a game in his match against Indiana's Matthew McCoy at Atkins Tennis Center on Friday, February 10. Childers defeated McCoy and the Illini won 5-2.

[Photo] Illinois men’s tennis earns first Big Ten win against Indiana

By Meghan Rest, Staff writer • February 12, 2017
Illinois' Alexis Casati gets ready to return the ball during her singles match against Middle Tennessee during the match at Atkin's Tennis Center on Friday. The Illini closed the weekend with a win.

[Photo] Illini go 2-1 on weekend, beat Middle Tennessee, Eastern Illinois

By Christian Evans, Staff writer • February 13, 2017
Illinois head coach Lovie Smith walks down the sideline at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, October 8. Smith will start spring practices almost two months earlier this year.

[Photo] Five things to look for as Smith starts spring ball Tuesday

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • February 13, 2017
Illinois' Zac Brunson wrestles with Michigan's Myles Amine in the 174 pound weight class during the match at Huff Hall on Friday, Jan. 20. Brunson celebrated his 100th win against Indiana from his final home match Sunday. The Illini ended the regular season 9-3, 6-3.

[Photo] Brunson gets win No. 100 in Illinois wrestling senior night victory

February 13, 2017
Illinois’ Nicole Evans hits a solo home run to center field at Eichelberger Field on April 2. She opened the tournament this past weekend by hitting another home run. The Illini came home from Puerto Rico with a 4-1 record.

[Photo] Illinois season off to a hot start after a 4-1 opening weekend in Puerto Rico

February 13, 2017
Illinois' Maverick Morgan (22) loses the ball under the basket during the game against Penn State at State Farm Center on Saturday, February 11. The Illini lost 83-70.

Photo Gallery: Illini Basketball vs Penn State

By Austin Yattoni • February 11, 2017
Illinois' Malcolm Hill (21) looks to pass the ball during the game against Penn State at State Farm Center on Saturday, February 11.

[Photo] Keys to an Illinois basketball win today against Northwestern

February 21, 2017
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