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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
Illinois' Ruan Roelofse, a freshman, and Billy Heiser, a junior, take a break between sets after talking with Head Coach Brad Dancer during doubles play at the Illini's meet against Wisconsin on Saturday, Mar. 7, 2009 at Atkins Tennis Center in Urbana.

Men’s tennis coach says team needs to play with confidence

By Bret Greenberg • March 31, 2009

Deja Vu for Illini women’s basketball after day one win against Penn State

By Bret Greenberg • March 6, 2009
Ned Mulka

Illini of the Week: Jenna Smith

By Bret Greenberg • March 4, 2009
Former Illini basketball player Deon Thomas waves to the crowd after his jersey number is displayed at the Illinois home game against Michigan State at Assembly Hall on Sunday. Brad Meyer

Four seniors say goodbye to Assembly Hall

By Bret Greenberg • March 3, 2009
Ned Mulka The Daily Illini Illinois' Chelsea Gordon (33) acknowledges fans during Senior Day festivities at Assembly Hall, February 22, 2009. Chelsea is the only senior on the team but has been unable to play due to a torn ACL suffered last month.

Gordon takes final steps on court for ‘Pink Zone’

By Bret Greenberg • February 26, 2009
Ned Mulka

Penn State’s balanced offense too much for Illini on Senior Day

By Bret Greenberg • February 23, 2009
Purdue's FahKara Malone, front, steals the ball from Illinois' Lydia McCully during an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue beat Illinois 68-50. (AP Photo/Journal & Courier, John Terhune)

Boilermakers tower over Illini women in 68-50 win

By Bret Greenberg • February 16, 2009

Hoosiers again no match for Simpson, Illini women

By Bret Greenberg • February 9, 2009
Women's basketball drops home game to Spartans

Women’s basketball drops home game to Spartans

By Bret Greenberg • February 6, 2009
Simpson leads Illini to first Big Ten win

Simpson leads Illini to first Big Ten win

By Bret Greenberg • January 28, 2009
Bittersweet game for Illini women's basketball coach

Bittersweet game for Illini women’s basketball coach

By Bret Greenberg • January 27, 2009

Illini improve offense, but fall to Buckeyes

By Bret Greenberg • January 23, 2009
Struggling Illini make changes, keep spirits high

Struggling Illini make changes, keep spirits high

By Bret Greenberg • January 22, 2009

Big rebounding night still leads to loss for Illini women

By Bret Greenberg • January 16, 2009

Losing skid hits six for Illini women in loss to Wolverines

By Bret Greenberg • December 12, 2008

Illini dictate first half tempo in loss to No. 2 Tar Heels

By Bret Greenberg • December 12, 2008
Jenna Smith sets up a pick against a Bradley player at the basketball game that was held in The United Center on Saturday. Erica Magda

Illini pulls out nail-biter against UW-Milwaukee

By Bret Greenberg • December 11, 2008
Erica Magda

Illini come up short in 63-39 loss to Virginia

By Bret Greenberg • December 5, 2008
 

Illini women’s basketball faces Virginia, endures growing pains

By Bret Greenberg • December 4, 2008

Illini women’s basketball stopped by tough Temple defense

By Bret Greenberg • November 21, 2008
 

Illini learn to push past tough defense

By Bret Greenberg • November 21, 2008
Chelsea Gordon gets a break away at the home game against Eastern Illinois on Sunday. Erica Magda

After 2 wins, Illinois faces Missouri in Big 12 game

By Bret Greenberg • November 19, 2008

Women’s basketball picks it up in second half to defeat Eastern Illinois

By Bret Greenberg • November 14, 2008

Illini women’s basketball claims its Destiny

By Bret Greenberg • November 14, 2008
Junior Lacey Simpson shoots at the home game against Eastern Illinois University on Sunday Nov. 16. Simpson helped the Illini beat EIU 49-44. Erica Magda

Women’s basketball tames Mastodons

By Bret Greenberg • November 14, 2008
Coach Jolette Law shouts instructions Sunday at Assembly Hall during an exhibition game against SIUE. Erica Magda

Women’s basketball adds depth, talent for 2009

By Bret Greenberg • November 13, 2008

Lineup breakdown: Who’s who on Orange and Blue basketball

By Bret Greenberg • November 11, 2008
 

Women’s basketball team finds identity in exhibition

By Bret Greenberg • November 10, 2008

Women’s tennis sees unexpected winners on first day of tournament

By Bret Greenberg • November 7, 2008

Illinois women’s tennis to test freshman, doubles play

By Bret Greenberg • November 7, 2008

Illini women’s tennis heats up in singles against Denver

By Bret Greenberg • November 7, 2008

Illinois women’s basketball seeing double

By Bret Greenberg • November 4, 2008

Women’s tennis to prove worth at ITA Championships

By Bret Greenberg • October 23, 2008
 

Team turnover for women’s basketball brings fresh faces

By Bret Greenberg • October 17, 2008

Wisconsin marching band banned for rowdy road trip

By Bret Greenberg • October 10, 2008

Illini tennis swings into early matches

By Bret Greenberg • October 3, 2008

Q&A;: Women’s tennis’ young guns

By Bret Greenberg • September 17, 2008
 

Illini Women’s Tennis adds serious firepower

By Bret Greenberg • September 17, 2008
Past and present Illinois tennis players high-five after doubles match at the Alumni Reunion, Friday at Atkins Tennis Center. Erica Magda

Former Illinois tennis players reunite

By Bret Greenberg • September 8, 2008
 

Official workouts begin for women’s basketball

By Bret Greenberg • September 3, 2008
 

Conditioning now, success later for Illini women’s tennis

By Bret Greenberg • August 28, 2008

COLUMN: Illini players beat season odds

By Bret Greenberg • May 4, 2008
Junior Shivani Dave plays against Iowa on April 20. The Illini will face Tennessee in the NCAA Regionals. Erica Magda

Women make NCAA tournament

By Bret Greenberg • May 2, 2008
Sophomore Megan Fudge volleys against Iowa on April 20. Erica Magda

Women’s tennis falls short against Wildcats in semis

By Bret Greenberg • April 28, 2008
 

NCAA bid hinges on Buckeye match

By Bret Greenberg • April 25, 2008
 

Senior aces standout on court, in classes

By Bret Greenberg • April 24, 2008
Sophomore Kristina Minor lunges toward a low ball during a doubles match against Iowa on Sunday in Urbana. Erica Magda

Illini celebrate seniors, defeat Hawkeyes 6-1

By Bret Greenberg • April 21, 2008

Women prepare for Big Ten duals, Senior Day

By Bret Greenberg • April 18, 2008

Women’s tennis captures doubles, defeats Ohio St.

By Bret Greenberg • April 14, 2008

Upset eludes Illini women against Indiana

By Bret Greenberg • April 11, 2008
 

NCAA berth in women’s reach

By Bret Greenberg • April 11, 2008
 

Weekend yields a win, a loss for women’s tennis

By Bret Greenberg • April 7, 2008

Weekend duals await women’s tennis team

By Bret Greenberg • April 4, 2008

Women’s tennis team falls to tough Michigan squad

By Bret Greenberg • April 4, 2008
 

Strong effort, mixed results for Illini tennis

By Bret Greenberg • March 31, 2008
 

Illini women’s tennis hopes for loud crowd this weekend

By Bret Greenberg • March 28, 2008

Women’s tennis earns Big Ten win against Wisconsin

By Bret Greenberg • March 28, 2008
 

Women’s tennis team bounces back from Puerto Rico slump to defeat MSU

By Bret Greenberg • March 26, 2008
 

Puerto Rico won’t be all fun in sun for tennis team

By Bret Greenberg • March 14, 2008

Women’s tennis falls to No. 23 Irish

By Bret Greenberg • March 13, 2008
 

Illini to take on Fighting Irish

By Bret Greenberg • March 12, 2008

Success in singles leads women’s tennis against Purdue

By Bret Greenberg • March 11, 2008

Tennis on its toes for Big Ten schedule

By Bret Greenberg • March 7, 2008

Women’s tennis loses to Huskies, struggles with doubles matches

By Bret Greenberg • February 19, 2008

Newly ranked tennis heads to Washington

By Bret Greenberg • February 15, 2008