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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
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
Fifth-year guard Genesis Bryant waits for her offense to get set up in a big win over No. 23 Iowa at State Farm Center on Jan. 9.

Illinois, Indiana meet in Big Ten border battle

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • January 16, 2025
Head coach Shauna Green being interviewed on Feb. 8, 2024.

Illinois womenʼs basketball season outlook: Upcoming ranked competitors

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • January 13, 2025
Junior guard Adalia McKenzie takes a jumper from the wing against Maryland on Feb. 12, 2024.

Illinois topples No. 23 Iowa for second ranked win

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • January 10, 2025
Senior guard Adalia McKenzie gets set to box out after a free throw attempt during a game against Stony Brook on March 24, 2024.

Player grades, notes from Illinois’ week of Big Ten competition

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • January 7, 2025
Senior guard Adalia McKenzie and fifth-year guard Genesis Bryant watch the ballhandler on defense against Missouri State in the WBIT on March 21, 2024.

Illinois heads to Minnesota to face the Golden Gophers

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • January 4, 2025
Senior guard Adalia McKenzie pats fifth-year forward Kendall Bostic after Bostic commits a foul against Northwestern on Feb. 8.

Illini hang on in conference opener against Ducks

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • December 29, 2024
Illinois shows off its floor spacing with two bigs behind the three point line against Ohio State on Jan. 25.

Illini close nonconference schedule against Jaguars

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • December 20, 2024
Senior guard Adalia McKenzie and senior forward Brynn Shoup-Hill cheer on the sidelines during Illinois' game against Nebraska on March 3.

Season-highs for Bostic, Shoup-Hill, Wallace help secure win against Southern Indiana

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • December 15, 2024
Fifth-year guard Genesis Bryant high fives sophomore guard Cori Allen before Illinois' game against Morehead State on Nov. 7, 2023.

Illinois returns home with matchup against Bradley Braves

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • December 12, 2024
Fifth-year guard Genesis Bryant jogs to the sidelines by head coach Shauna Green in the matchup against Ohio State on Jan. 25.

Player grades, notes for Illinois after Week 5

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • December 11, 2024
Fifth-year guard Makira Cook jumps on defense against Ohio State on Jan. 24 in State Farm Center.

No. 21 Illinois takes 2nd ranked loss against No. 12 Ohio State

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • December 8, 2024
Fifth-year forward Kendall Bostic uses the glass down low after a feed from fifth-year guard Makira Cook on Feb. 8.

No. 21 Illinois hands it to Shauna Green’s alma mater, 68-55

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • December 2, 2024
Senior wide receiver Pat Bryant runs out of the tunnel to a big applause at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 12.

Thanksgiving Illini special: Athletes who feasted this season

By Ben Fader, Laura Mendes, Eric Brewer and Brie Dirl • November 28, 2024
Sophomore guard Gretchan Dolan curls around a screen for a wide open shot on Nov. 3.

No. 19 Illinois blows by UMES to open Music City Classic

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • November 27, 2024
Fifth-year guard Makira Cook uses a screen to drive to the basket for a layup against No. 19 Florida State on Nov. 3.

No. 22 Illinois seeks 5-0 start in final game of homestand against Oregon State

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • November 22, 2024
Shay Bollin smiles with Cori Allen after an and-one attempt against Saint Peter's on Nov. 16, 2023.

11,000 elementary students expected to cheer on No. 23 Illinois against Le Moyne

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • November 18, 2024
Senior guard Adalia McKenzie gets her hand in the face of a Missouri State opponent on March 21.

Can the newly-ranked Illini handle the heat against EIU?

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • November 14, 2024
Fifth-year guard Makira Cook stands at the free throw line preparing to take a shot on Feb. 8 in the State Farm Center.

Illinois triumphs over Marquette: Things to keep, improve upon

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • November 10, 2024
Illinois sings Alma Mater to the crowd following a win over Minnesota on Jan. 28.

Illinois women’s basketball hosts No. 19 Florida State for season opener

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • November 7, 2024
Illinois soccer huddles following a goal on Oct. 10 vs. USC

Reflecting on Illinois soccer’s 2024 season

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • November 2, 2024
Janet Rayfield watches her team from the sideline on Sep. 29.

Rayfield retires from coaching after 23 years with Illini soccer

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024
Illinois takes the field, ready to kick off the first half against Northwestern at Demirjian Park on Oct. 27.

Illini spook the Wildcats 4-1 in season finale

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • October 29, 2024
Sarah Foley dribbles the ball while avoiding opponents during a soccer match against USC on Oct. 10 in Champaign.

Foley scores tenth goal, Illinois still falls to Rutgers

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • October 22, 2024
Sarah Foley fighting for ball posession to attempt to score against UCLA on Oct. 13.

Illinois soccer travels to New Jersey to take on Rutgers

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • October 20, 2024

Close competition: Illinois soccer heads east to take on Indiana

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • October 17, 2024
Emma Yee attempting to pass during a game against UCLA on Oct. 13 in Champaign.

Unable to get a foot on the game, Illinois soccer falls to UCLA

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • October 13, 2024
Sophomore defender Mya Archibald makes a strong effort to push the ball up field but must first navigate past a USC opponent standing in her way.

The good and bad from Illinois’ narrow loss to No. 19 USC

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • October 12, 2024
Abby Lynch dribbling toward to pass to her teammate for the opportunity to shoot against Maryland on Sept. 29.

Areas of focus, Illinois soccer’s test against USC

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • October 10, 2024
Sarah Hiestand and Lia Howard discuss tactics during a match against Maryland on Sept. 29.

Howard, Berschel give Illinois a win against Purdue

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • October 7, 2024
Sarah Foley dribbling the forward while fighting for posession after her teammate passed the ball to her.

Foley finds net, secures Illinois’ first conference win

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • September 29, 2024

Soccer continues slump; Winless streak extends to 4

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • September 26, 2024

Illinois soccer seeks conference win against Nebraska

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • September 26, 2024

Illinois still winless in conference play, tie Wisconsin

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • September 20, 2024
Goalkeeper Julia Cili, senior, runs onto the field before the soccer game versus Wisconsin on Oct. 12, 2023.

Illinois soccer travels to Wisconsin for second Big Ten match

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • September 19, 2024
Senior defender Angie Galo chases after the ball to stop Minnesota's attack.

Illinois loses first conference game to Minnesota, 1-0

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • September 15, 2024
Both teams scramble as the Illini shot on goal nearly goes in. Wisconsin junior goalie Drew Stover blocks the shot as Illinois junior Sarah Foley attempts to header the ball in.

Illinois soccer begins Big Ten play at home against Minnesota

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • September 12, 2024
Graduate student Bel Rolley kicks the ball towards the opposing goal during a corner kick in the second half of a match against Wisconsin on Oct. 12, 2023.

Illinois soccer returns to the win column, beats Mercer 3-2

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • September 9, 2024
Fifth-year midfielder Sydney Stephens attempting to stop the ball in a match against Michigan on Sept. 24, 2023.

Illinois soccer dogged by defeat, Georgia Bulldogs win by 2

By Brie Dirl and Brendan Gallian • September 6, 2024
Fifth-year midfielder Sydney Stephens attempting to stop the ball in a match against Michigan on Sept. 24, 2023.

Illinois travels to Georgia for first away game of 2024 season

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • September 5, 2024
Junior forward Sarah Foley runs in as a starter against Wisconsin in 2023. Foley scored the lone Illinois goal in the loss to Kentucky.

Illinois soccer unable to equalize, bested by Kentucky 2-1

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • August 31, 2024
Illini Junior Sydney Stevens battles against Wisconsin senior Gabby Green for possession of the ball in the first half of a soccer match on Oct. 12, 2023.

Illinois soccer looks to continue unbeaten season this weekend

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • August 30, 2024

Freshmen steal spotlight at Fighting Illini Tune-Up, Kontonikola crushes javelin record

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • May 6, 2024
Illinois Distance Runner Jack Roberts competes in a relay during the Illini Challenge at the Illinois Armory on Jan. 26.

Illini ready to take on four-day Mt. SAC Relays

By Brendan Gallian and Brie Dirl • April 17, 2024
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