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

Claire OBrien

Claire O'Brien, Sports Video Editor

Column | Illinois underpays women’s coaches

Column | Illinois underpays women’s coaches

By Claire O'Brien, Sports Digital Content Editor November 24, 2021
Column | Women’s sports are still not adequately supported

Column | Women’s sports are still not adequately supported

By Claire O'Brien, Sports Digital Content Editor November 4, 2021
Junior Ashley Yeah readies herself for a forehand swing during the ITA Regional meet at Atkins Tennis Center on Sept. 24. Multiple players will advance to the ITA Super Regionals held at Ohio State from Oct. 22-26

Illinois women’s tennis competes at ITA Midwest Regional

By Claire O'Brien, Sports Digital Content Editor September 27, 2021
The Illinois Wrestling Team released their schedule for the upcoming season. The team will have dual with teams that are nonconference meets.

Illinois releases 2021-2022 wrestling schedule

By Claire O'Brien, Sports Digital Content Editor September 15, 2021
The Illinois volleyball team huddles together during the Bluejay Invitational this weekend. The Illini beat Omaha and Southern Methodist on Friday before falling to host No. 19 Creighton on Saturday.

Illinois wins two of three matches at Bluejay Invitational in Omaha

By Claire O'Brien, Sports Digital Content Editor September 11, 2021
Former Illinois assistant basketball coach Chin Coleman instructs players at the game against Nebraska Feb. 25. Coleman and former assistant coach Orlando Antigua have been hired by Kentucky.

Antigua, Coleman officially hired by Kentucky

By Claire O'Brien, Sports Video Editor May 6, 2021
Junior J-Naya Ephraim goes for a layup during the game against Indiana on Sunday. The Illinois womens basketball team will face Maryland tonight.

Illinois prepares for first-place Maryland

By Claire O'Brien, Staff Writer February 17, 2021
Freshman Addy Jarvis raises her arm as she walks off the field during the match  between Youngstown State and Kent State on March 20, 2019.

Jarvis finds home with Illini

By Claire O'Brien, Staff Writer April 14, 2020
Head coach Tyra Perry holds her thumb up during an Illinois softball practice at Eichelberger Field/

Illini softball adjust to COVID-19

By Claire O'Brien, Staff Writer March 20, 2020
Redshirt-junior guard Petra Holešínská plants her feet during the game against Wisconsin on Sunday. The Illini lost the match 73-64. Illinois extended its losing streak to six games following its loss to Ohio State at home Feb. 13. Illinois fell to Michigan on the road, 70-56, Wednesday night.

Second-half skid leads to Illini loss

By Claire O'Brien, Staff Writer February 20, 2020
Ali Andrews shoots a three-point during the Illinois game against Maryland at State Farm Center on Thursday.

Illinois falls to No. 20 Maryland at home

By Claire O'Brien, Staff Writer January 25, 2020
Illini reveal their pregame rituals

Illini reveal their pregame rituals

By Claire O'Brien, Staff Writer October 28, 2019
Illini fall to Big Ten competitors

Illini fall to Big Ten competitors

By Claire O'Brien, Staff Writer October 1, 2019
Illinois midfielder Hope Breslin shoots the ball, scoring the game-winning goal against Indiana at the Illinois Soccer Stadium on Oct. 14. The Illini won 1-0 in double overtime.

Breslin exemplifies leadership on, off field

By Claire O'Brien, Staff Writer September 26, 2019

Illinois beats Butler 2-1

By Claire O'Brien, Staff Writer September 22, 2019
Sophomore forward Makena Silber shoots the ball during Illinois’ game against Indiana at the Illinois Soccer Stadium on Oct. 14, 2018. Silber began playing soccer at age 4 and comes from an athletic background.

Silber reflects on soccer roots

By Claire O'Brien, Staff Writer September 19, 2019
Seniors Carolina Ratz (8) and Hope Breslin (10) high-five to celebrate a goal against Northern Illinois on Aug. 26. The Illini won 8-0.

Illini meet match against Butler

By Claire O'Brien, Staff Writer September 11, 2019
ILLordle: Play now