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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
Graduate student Brody Harding smashes the ball towards the fence against Northeastern on April 20.

Illinois leads the Big Ten after series win over Ohio State

By Brendan Recka, Staff Writer • May 6, 2024
Illini Cheer family and friends tailgates prior to kickoff for the first game of the 2023 season where Illinois id set to go against Toledo on Sept. 2.

Making the most out of game day

By Brendan Recka, Staff Writer • May 5, 2024

Illinois hits the road for Big Ten series in Maryland after 8-0 home stretch

By Brendan Recka, Staff Writer • Apr 26, 2024
Outfielder Connor Milton winds up moments before hitting a massive home run for four points with two bases loaded on Sunday.

Illini sweep the Wildcats for seventh straight victory

By Brendan Recka, Staff Writer • Apr 21, 2024
Senior pitcher Jack Crowder throws out a strong pitch to Penn State on March 26.

Illini get back to Big Ten play, host Wildcats for three-game series

By Brendan Recka, Staff Writer • Apr 19, 2024
Redshirt senior catcher Jacob Schroeder fouls off a ball in the bottom of the fourth inning on Friday against Northern Illinois. Schroeder mashed three home runs against the Huskies on Sunday.

Illini dog walk the Huskies, sweep Northern Illinois for fifth-straight series win

By Brendan Recka, Staff Writer • Apr 15, 2024
Junior infielder Vytas Valincius and assistant coach Curt Courtwright chat after Vytas run to first base.

Illini slug past Redbirds to begin nine-game homestand

By Brendan Recka, Staff Writer • Apr 9, 2024
Graduate pitcher Cooper Omans pitches for the Illini on March 27 in their first game of the double header.

Illinois baseball hosts Illinois State for midweek matchup

By Brendan Recka, Staff Writer • Apr 9, 2024
Illini baseball celebrates a Drake Wescott home run on March 27 against Penn State.

Illinois baseball picks up series win at Minnesota

By Brendan Recka, Staff Writer • Apr 8, 2024
The Illini celebrate a Drake Wescott home run on Feb. 28 vs. Eastern Illinois.

Illinois baseball sweeps Penn State, reaches five-game win streak

By Brendan Recka, Staff Writer • Apr 1, 2024
Customers line up to recieve their orders from the Mo’s Burritos food truck parked at Fifth and Green Streets at night on March 2.

Best of CU | Best Food Truck: Mo’s Burritos

By Brendan Recka, Staff Writer • Mar 28, 2024

Illinois baseball prepares for Braggin’ Rights against Mizzou

By Brendan Recka, Staff Writer • Mar 25, 2024

Illinois baseball takes on Bradley at Illinois Field

By Brendan Recka, Staff Writer • Mar 19, 2024
Graduate student Jacob Schroeder scores his second home run and celebrates with redshirt junior Drake Westcott on Feb. 28.

Illinois baseball finesses 2 wins from Southern Indiana in first home weekend

By Brendan Recka, Staff Writer • Mar 18, 2024
Freshman Cameron Chee-aloy prepares to go up to bat near the dugout during the game with Eastern Illinois on Feb. 28.

No. 8 Tennessee sweeps Illinois baseball in Knoxville

By Brendan Recka, Staff Writer • Mar 12, 2024
Graduate student Cooper Omans throws out the first pitch at the home opening game against Eastern Illinois on Feb. 28.

Illinois baseball takes 2 at First Pitch Invitational

By Brendan Recka, Staff Writer • Mar 4, 2024
The Illinois Men's Baseball team gathers for the National Anthem on Apr.14.

Illinois baseball hosts Eastern Illinois on opening day at Illinois Field

By Brendan Recka, Staff Writer • Feb 27, 2024
Senior outside hitter Raina Terry hits the ball cross court against Indiana on Oct. 25. Terry tallies 539 kills with 4.69 per set as well as strikes 36 aces.

Illinois volleyball gets set for spring season

By Brendan Recka, Staff Writer • Jan 25, 2024
Catcher Jacob Schroeder runs across the field during the second inning of a game against Eastern Illinois on Apr. 18.

Schroeder leads from behind plate as Illini baseball chases Big Ten championship

By Brendan Recka, Staff Writer • Jan 24, 2024

Illinois volleyball gets set for Huff Hall match against Michigan

By Brendan Recka, Staff Writer • Nov 18, 2023
Graduate middle blocker Kennedy Collins digs an Ohio State serve in the second set on Wednesday.

Illini volleyball batters Buckeyes in 5-set home victory

By Brendan Recka, Staff Writer • Nov 16, 2023
Fifth year outside hitter Jessica Nunge prepares to serve the ball against Indiana on Oct. 25.

Illinois volleyball prepares for major test against No. 1 ranked Nebraska

By Brendan Recka, Staff Writer • Nov 12, 2023
Graduate student middle blocker Kennedy Colins leads the Fighting Illini out of the locker room before the game against the Wildcats on Wednesday.

Illinois volleyball rebounds with straight set win over Iowa

By Brendan Recka, Staff Writer • Nov 12, 2023
Senior outside hitter Raina Terry serves the ball during second set on Wednesday against the Northwestern Wildcats. Terry led the Illini with 22 kills.

Terry leads Illinois volleyball in sweep of Northwestern for sixth straight win

By Brendan Recka, Staff Writer • Nov 2, 2023
Sophomore setter Brooke Mosher sets the ball for a spike in the third set against the Purdue Boilermakers on Saturday at Huff Hall. The Illini beat the no. 16 ranked Boilermakers in four sets.

Illinois volleyball upsets No. 16 Purdue for fifth straight victory

By Brendan Recka, Staff Writer • Oct 29, 2023
Graduate middle blocker Kennedy Collins in the fourth set against Rutgers on Oct. 15. Collins' delivered five aces in Illinois' victory against Indiana on Thursday.

Illini volleyball horrifies Hoosiers in 5-set home victory

By Brendan Recka, Staff Writer • Oct 26, 2023
Outside Hitter Jessica Nunge prepares to serve during the fourth set against Rutgers on Oct. 15.

Illini volleyball triumphs over Terrapins in 5-set thriller

By Brendan Recka, Staff Writer • Oct 21, 2023
Fifth-year outside hitter Jessica Nunge returns the ball in the first set against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Oct. 15 at Huff Hall. Nunge had 12 kills and three aces against Rutgers.

Illinois volleyball conquers Scarlet Knights at home

By Brendan Recka, Staff Writer • Oct 16, 2023
The Illini celebrate at center court after advancing narrowing the deficit to 20-12 in the second set against the Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday at Huff Hall. Illinois will be playing against Ohio on Friday night.

Illini volleyball continues conference competition in upcoming battle against Buckeyes

By Brendan Recka, Contributing Writer • Oct 13, 2023
Senior outside hitter Raina Terry leaps to spike the ball against Wisconsin at Huff Hall on Oct. 7. Terry leads the Illini with 282 kills.

Illinois volleyball battles with No. 1 Wisconsin, falls in straight sets

By Brendan Recka, Contributing Writer • Oct 7, 2023
Graduate middle blocker Kennedy Collins prepares to serve in the second set against the Penn State Nittany Lions. The Illini will face off against Purdue on Wednesday.

Illinois volleyball takes on No. 19 Purdue in Big Ten road matchup

By Brendan Recka, Contributing Writer • Oct 4, 2023