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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
Eric Cruickshank stickhandles up the ices during the game against Indiana at the Ice Arena on Friday, Nov. 6. Illinois won 5-3.

Illinois hockey gets back on track against Indiana

By Cole Henke • November 9, 2015

Illinois hockey gets back on track against Indiana

By Cole Henke • November 8, 2015
James Mcging shoots the puck during the game against Ohio University at the Ice Arena on Saturday, Oct. 24. Illinois lost 2-3 in a shootout.

McGing happy with being the assist man

By Cole Henke • November 3, 2015
Tadayoshi Shibata stretches to block a shot during the game against Ohio University at the Ice Arena on Friday, Oct. 23. Illinois won 2-0.

Friday night smackdown: Illini hockey gets rough

By Cole Henke • November 2, 2015

Illinois hockey embarrassed by Illinois State

By Cole Henke • November 1, 2015

Illinois Hockey hopes to avoid slip up against Illinois State

By Cole Henke • October 28, 2015
Left winger Jack Soneson takes a shot on goal during Illinois' 5-3 victory over Robert Morris at the Ice Arena on Saturday night.

Illinois hockey tries to recover from the loss of Olen

By Cole Henke • October 19, 2015

Illinois hockey bounces back for big win against Robert Morris

By Cole Henke • October 18, 2015
Illinois' James Mcging (13) looks for an open pass during the game against Michigan State at the Ice Arena on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2015. Illinois won 4-2.

Illinois hockey begins conference play against Robert Morris

By Cole Henke • October 14, 2015

By any other name: Illinois hockey nicknames

By Cole Henke • October 7, 2015
Illinois' Nick Fabbrini walks back to the bench after the Ohio hockey game at the Ice Arena on Friday, October 24, 2014. The Illini won 2-1.

Hockey loses two key players over the weekend

By Cole Henke • September 29, 2015
Illinois' John Olen (16) manuevers the puck down the rink during the hockey game vs. Robert Morris at the Ice Arena on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015. The Illini lost 4-3.

Illinois Hockey swept by Oklahoma in first road games

By Cole Henke • September 27, 2015
Illinois' Joe Olen (31) looks for somebody to pass the puck to during the Ohio hockey game at the Ice Arena on Friday, October 24, 2014. The Illini won 2-1.

Illinois hockey prepares to face off against Oklahoma

By Cole Henke • September 23, 2015
Eric Cruickshank

Illini of the Week September 23: Eric Cruickshank

By Cole Henke • September 22, 2015
Illinois' Joe Olen (31) attempts to block a shot during the hockey game vs. Robert Morris at the Ice Arena on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015. The Illini lost 4-3.

Illinois hockey off to a rough start

By Cole Henke • September 14, 2015
Kevin Vongnaphone The Daily Illini Illinois' Eric Cruickshank (15) makes a short pass during the CSCHL Playoffs semi-finals v. Ohio University at the Ice Arena on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015. Illinois lost 3-5.

Cruickshank looks to build off strong freshman year

By Cole Henke • August 31, 2015

Illinois hockey picking up where it left off

By Cole Henke • August 17, 2015
Illinois’ Carly Thomas throws a ball from the outfield during the softball game against Wisconsin at Eichelberger Field on April 17.

Illinois softball begins Big Ten Tournament

By Cole Henke • May 11, 2015
Illinois’ Breanna Wonderly pitches the ball during the softball game vs. Purdue at Eichelberger Field on April 26.

Illinois softball ends regular season fifth in the Big Ten

By Cole Henke • May 4, 2015
Illinois' Allie Bauch (21) attempts to hit the ball during the softball game vs. Purdue at Eichelberger Field on Sunday. Purdue won 8-7.

Illinois to face Western Illinois in last midweek game

By Cole Henke • April 28, 2015
Illinois' Allie Bauch (21) attempts to hit the ball during the softball game vs. Purdue at Eichelberger Field on Sunday. Purdue won 8-7.

Illinois softball wins rubber match in walk-off fashion

By Cole Henke • April 27, 2015
Illinois' Jade Vecvanags (7) pitches the ball during the softball game vs. Wisconsin at Eichelberger Field on April 18. Illinois won 5-3.

Illinois softball gives fans a show at World’s Largest Softball Tailgate

By Cole Henke • April 21, 2015
Illinois' Jade Vecvanags (7) throws a pitch during the softball game vs. Wisconsin at Eichelberger Field on Friday, April 17. Illinois lost 11-7.

Illinois softball gets both wins in doubleheader against Wisconsin

By Cole Henke • April 20, 2015
Illinois’ Jade Veccanags pitches the ball during the softball game vs. Indiana State at Eichelberger Field on April 8. She has become the Illini’s go-to pitcher. 

Illinois softball to face DePaul in one-game series

By Cole Henke • April 15, 2015
Illinois' Allie Bauch (21) hits a home run during the softball game vs. Indiana State at Eichelberger Field on Wednesday. Illinois won 5-3.

Illinois softball tops Indiana State in grand-slam fashion

By Cole Henke • April 8, 2015
Illinois' Kylie Johnson (1) sprints for first base after hitting the ball during the softball game v. Illinois State at Eichelberger Field on Tuesday, Mar. 31, 2015. Illinois won 5-4.

Illinois softball takes on Indiana State in one-game series

By Cole Henke • April 8, 2015
Illinois' Head Coach Terri Sullivan argues with an umpire during the game against Northwestern at Eichelberger Field on Saturday, April 30, 2011.

Sullivan leads Illini softball with DiBiase at her side

By Cole Henke • April 7, 2015

Illinois softball underclassmen carry team to series victory against Iowa

By Cole Henke • April 6, 2015
Illini of the Week April 1: Carly Thomas

Illini of the Week April 1: Carly Thomas

By Cole Henke • April 1, 2015
Illinois' Kylie Johnson swings for the ball during its 3-0 loss against North Dakota State at Eichelberger Field on March 17. 

Illinois softball to take on in-state rival Illinois State

By Cole Henke • March 31, 2015
Illinois’ Carly Thomas swings at the ball during the softball game against Indiana at Eichelberger Field on Sunday.  Thomas contributed to the Illini’s 22-12 victory.

Illinois softball sweeps Indiana with 22-run effort

By Cole Henke • March 30, 2015
Illinois' Allie Bauch (21) swings for the ball during the softball game v. North Dakota State at Eichelberger Field on Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2015. Illinois lost 3-0.

Illinois softball shut out in home opener vs. North Dakota State

By Cole Henke • March 18, 2015
Illinois' Kylie Johnson attempts to hit the ball during the game against Michigan at Eichelberger Field on April 26. The Illini lost 6-5.

Illinois softball opens at home with impromptu double header

By Cole Henke • March 17, 2015

Defensive errors have plagued Illinois softball early in season

By Cole Henke • March 10, 2015

Illinois softball falls victim to big innings in Los Angeles

By Cole Henke • March 9, 2015
Illinois' Jade Vecvanags pitches during the game against Northwestern on April 22, 2014. Vecvanags’ best outing of the season was cut short due to a travel curfew.

Illinois softball pitchers let defense do the talking

By Cole Henke • March 3, 2015
Illinois' Allie Bauch (21) hits a foul ball during the second game against Michigan at Eichelberger Field on Saturday April 26. The Illini lost 6-5.

Offense explodes as Illinois softball finishes weekend 2-1

By Cole Henke • March 2, 2015

Illinois softball drops three of five in Houston

By Cole Henke • February 23, 2015
Illinois’ Shelese Arnold (12) pitches during the game against Nebraska on April 6. The Illini lost 12-3 in five innings.

Illinois softball looks to turn its season around in Houston

By Cole Henke • February 19, 2015

Illinois softball’s Breanna Wonderly jumping right in

By Cole Henke • February 18, 2015

Illinois women’s tennis ends weekend on a high note

By Cole Henke • February 16, 2015

Illinois softball looks to keep up intensity through the weekend

By Cole Henke • February 12, 2015
Illinois' Melissa Kopinski attempts to return the ball during the meet against UIUC at Atkins Tennis Center on Jan. 25, 2015. The Illini won 7-0.

Illinois women’s tennis faces off against Coach Dasso’s alma mater

By Cole Henke • February 12, 2015

Illini softball endures tough start to new year

By Cole Henke • February 10, 2015

Freshman step up and Illini women’s tennis squeaks past San Jose State

By Cole Henke • February 9, 2015

Illini softball drop four of first five to start the season

By Cole Henke • February 9, 2015

Illinois women’s tennis unable to win pressure points

By Cole Henke • February 4, 2015
Illinois’ Melissa Kopinski prepares to return the ball during the meet against Illinois State at Atkins Tennis Center on Sunday. The Illini won 7-0.

Illinois women’s tennis’ Baillon impresses against former team

By Cole Henke • January 26, 2015

Illinois women’s tennis to face ISU and UIC Sunday

By Cole Henke • January 22, 2015
Illinois’ Madie Baillon hits the ball back during the Midwest Tennis Regionals at Atkins Tennis Center on Oct. 17.

Illinois women’s tennis moves past fall struggles

By Cole Henke • December 16, 2014
Michelle Dasso and Terry Brown

Wooden racquet, memory of friend fuels tennis coach Dasso

By Cole Henke • December 3, 2014

Illini women’s tennis finish fall season with mixed results

By Cole Henke • November 4, 2014
The Chicago Cubs name Joe Maddon the Cubs' 54th manager in franchise history on Monday, Nov. 3 at The Cubby Bear sports bar in Chicago.

Even after signing Maddon, Cubs still a year away

By Cole Henke • November 4, 2014
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