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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
Conor Blount

Conor Blount, Senior Sports Reporter

My name is Conor Blount. I’m a junior in aerospace engineering with a minor in computer science. I joined The Daily Illini in the summer of 2022 as a beat writer for the sports section and am now one of three assistant sports editors. My first beat was women’s tennis before I moved to women’s basketball in the spring. I also had the pleasure of covering several former Illini at the 2023 NFL draft and NBA summer league. If you have any questions, I can be reached at the email below.

Sixers Kyle Lowry appeals to an official during the Detroit Pistons vs. Philadelphia 76ers NBA game at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. (Elizabeth Robertson)

Illini Decide: Stay or throw away? NBA L2M report

By Sahil Mittal, Ben Fader, Tess Eken and Conor Blount • November 21, 2024
Junior Kenta Miyoshi celebrates a point during a 5-2 Illinois win over No. 8 Duke on Feb. 2.

Miyoshi to close fall season at NCAA Singles Championships

By Conor Blount, Senior Sports Reporter • November 19, 2024
Alabama and Georgia football fans hit SEC FanFare near Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta for ESPN "College GameDay," "SEC Nation" and more ahead of the SEC Championship Game Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)

Illini Decide: Stay or throw away? AP rankings

By Conor Blount, Ben Fader, Sahil Mittal and Tess Eken • November 14, 2024
The Las Vegas Aces pose with their trophy after winning Game 4 of a WNBA basketball final series against the New York Liberty to take the championship at Barclays Center on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, in Brooklyn, NY. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal/TNS)

Illini Decide: Stay or throw away? Playoff series length

By Tess Eken, Ben Fader, Conor Blount and Sahil Mittal • November 7, 2024
The Illini cheer on their teammates on April 12 at the Atkins Tennis Center.

Illinois tennis gears up for final round of qualifying tournaments

By Conor Blount, Senior Sports Reporter • November 7, 2024

Bowers, Zhang to represent Illinois at Notre Dame Mini Duals

By Conor Blount, Senior Sports Reporter • November 1, 2024

Illinois women’s tennis heads to TCU with Sectionals, Masters on horizon

By Conor Blount, Senior Sports Reporter • November 1, 2024
Teammates show concern as Dodgers dh Shohei Ohtani heads to the clubhouse after injuring his shoulder in Game two of the World Series at Dodger Stadium. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Illini Decide: Stay or throw away? MLB’s lack of payroll regulation

By Ben Fader, Tess Eken, Conor Blount and Sahil Mittal • October 31, 2024

A nightmare on Green Street, the spookiest Illini

By Ben Fader, Conor Blount and Tess Eken • October 31, 2024

Illini Decide: Stay or throw away? Mandatory Guardian Caps in the NFL

By Sahil Mittal, Ben Fader, Tess Eken and Conor Blount • October 24, 2024
Junior Kenta Miyoshi serves in a match against Duke, winning 2 sets to 1 on Feb. 2.

Miyoshi qualifies, Illinois tennis places highly at Midwest Regional Championships

By Conor Blount, Senior Sports Reporter • October 18, 2024

Illini decide: Stay or throw away? NCAA eliminates national letter of intent

By Conor Blount, Ben Fader, Tess Eken and Sahil Mittal • October 17, 2024
Junior Mathis Debru returning a hit from Junior Will Cooksey and Freshman Alex Cairo. Debru and Sophomore Kenta Miyoshi defeated Cooksey and Cairo 6-1 in doubles.

ITA Midwest Regional sends Illinois tennis to Columbus, East Lansing

By Conor Blount, Senior Sports Reporter • October 10, 2024
Quarterback Luke Altmyer prepares to hand the ball off during Illinois upset win over Kansas on Sept. 7.

Illini Decide: Stay or throw away? Professional eligibility

By Tess Eken, Ben Fader, Conor Blount and Sahil Mittal • October 10, 2024
Junior McKenna Schaefbauer celebrates winning a game against Brown University on Feb. 17.

Schaefbauer picks up ranked singles win at Notre Dame Invite

By Conor Blount, Senior Sports Reporter • October 10, 2024
McKenna Schaefbauer celebrates after winning a point against Kasia Treiber.

Notre Dame Invite reunites Illinois after split weekend

By Conor Blount, Senior Sports Writer • October 4, 2024
Cleveland pitcher Matthew Boyd stands on the mound after walking Tigers Matt Vierling in the third inning. Detroit Tigers vs Cleveland Guardians in MLB ALDS Game 2 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio on October 7, 2024.

Illini Decide: Stay or throw away? MLB late-season waiver wire

By Ben Fader, Tess Eken, Conor Blount and Sahil Mittal • October 3, 2024
Redshirt freshman Zach Vilala hits while at the Atkins Tennis Center in Champaign.

Zach Viiala continues hot start to collegiate career

By Conor Blount, Senior Sports Reporter • September 27, 2024
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic reacts after being called for a foul during the first half in Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics on Friday, June 14, 2024, in Dallas.

Illini Decide: Stay or throw away? Future NBA expansion

By Sahil Mittal, Tess Eken, Conor Blount and Ben Fader • September 26, 2024
Nic Meister takes on the University of Central Florida in a tennis match at home on Friday, Feb. 10.

Stops in Cambridge, Tulsa up next for Illinois men’s tennis

By Conor Blount, Senior Sports Reporter • September 20, 2024
Violeta Martinez takes on the Illinois State University Redbirds at Atkins Tennis Center on Sunday, Feb. 12.

2024-25 season opener directs Illinois women’s tennis to Texas, North Carolina

By Conor Blount, Senior Sports Reporter • September 20, 2024

Miyoshi, Guzauskas stand out in Illinois men’s tennis’ return to action

By Conor Blount, Senior Sports Reporter • September 19, 2024
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (93) dives safely into third base as Seattle Mariners after hitting a triple as Seattle mariners third base Josh Rojas (4) receives the ball inside the baseline in the sixth inning at Dodgers Stadium on Aug. 21, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Illini decide: Stay or throw it away? MLB 3-team wild-card format

By Conor Blount, Ben Fader, Tess Eken and Sahil Mittal • September 19, 2024
A basketball lays on a ball cart as Illinois practices before the game against Marquette on Nov. 14.

Illini Decide: Stay or throw it away? Current All-Star game format

By Tess Eken, Ben Fader, Sahil Mittal and Conor Blount • September 12, 2024
Senior Karlis Ozolins pumps his fist after winning a point against Duke in a match on Feb. 2.

Split trip sends Illinois men’s tennis to San Francisco, Louisville to kick off fall slate

By Conor Blount, Senior Sports Reporter • September 12, 2024
Quarterback Luke Altmyer waits for a snap on Sept. 2, 2023.

Illini Decide: Stay or throw away? Helmet communication for NCAA

By Ben Fader, Tess Eken, Conor Blount and Sahil Mittal • September 3, 2024
On Feb. 18, Illini fans cheer during a women's gymnastics match at Huff Hall.

Season tickets: Where to support the Illini this school year

By Conor Blount, Senior Sports Reporter • May 16, 2024
Junior Kida Ferrari celebrates winning a point against Indiana on Friday, April 12 in Atkins Tennis Center.

Second straight NCAA tournament bid for No. 39 Illinois women’s tennis begins in Austin

By Conor Blount, Senior Sports Reporter • May 4, 2024

Big Ten tournament run ends in quarterfinals for No. 38 Illinois women’s tennis

By Conor Blount, Senior Sports Reporter • April 28, 2024

Fifth-year Illini Isaiah Williams signed by Detroit Lions as undrafted free agent

By Conor Blount, Senior Sports Reporter • April 27, 2024
#88 Keith Randolph Jr. celebrates a dropped pass during a football game against Penn State on Sept. 16.

Chicago Bears sign former Illini Keith Randolph Jr. as undrafted free agent

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Reporter • April 27, 2024
Wide receiver Casey Washington lines up during the first quarter of an Illinois football game against Wisconsin on Nov 11. Washington had 5 receptions for 99 yards.

Casey Washington heads to Atlanta in sixth round of 2024 NFL Draft

By Conor Blount, Senior Sports Reporter • April 27, 2024
Junior Kida Ferrari exclaims in celebration after winning a point during the Illinois vs. Indiana match on Friday, April 12 in the Atkins Tennis Center on South Goodwin Avenue.

Matches at Penn State, No. 15 Ohio State close regular season for No. 35 Illinois women’s tennis

By Conor Blount, Senior Sports Reporter • April 19, 2024
Fifth-year Josie Frazier prepares to serve during her first double match of the Illinois v. Indiana match on Friday, April 12, in the Atkins Tennis Center on South Goodwin Avenue.

Frazier clinches on Senior Day, lifts No. 35 Illinois women’s tennis to 2-0 weekend

By Conor Blount, Senior Sports Reporter • April 17, 2024
Doubles team Megan Heuser and Alice Xu celebrate winning a point against Northwestern on March 30.

Weekend split sees No. 32 Illinois women’s tennis host Minnesota and travel to No. 30 Wisconsin

By Conor Blount, Senior Sports Writer • April 5, 2024
Sophomore McKenna Schaefbauer prepares to return the ball during the match against Northwestern on March 30.

Windy afternoon match with Northwestern ends in 5-1 victory for Illinois women’s tennis

By Conor Blount, Senior Sports Writer • April 5, 2024
#0 Fifth-year senior guard Terrence Shannon Jr. plays against Nebraska at the State Farm Center on Feb. 4.

The dance continues: No. 3 Illinois men’s basketball advances to Elite 8

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • March 28, 2024
Students from the Champaign-Urbana community celebrate the 2024 Unofficial St. Patricks Day at KAMS, which was decorated like an Irish pub, on March 2.

Best of CU | Best Bar for Your Mom: KAMS

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • March 28, 2024
An aerial shot of the intersection of Green and Wright streets on March 1.

Best of CU | Best Intersection: Green and Wright streets

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • March 28, 2024
Sophomore McKenna Schaefbauer celebrates winning a game against Brown University on Saturday.

Conference schedule continues for No. 34 Illinois women’s tennis with two match road trip

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • March 22, 2024
Graduate student Marcus Domask attempts to get a shot through Purdue on Mar. 5.

Career night from Dainja lifts No. 3 Illinois men’s basketball to second round

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • March 21, 2024
Junior Megan Heuser celebrates winning a set against Brown University on Feb. 17.

2-0 start to conference play sets Illinois women’s tennis back on track

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • March 21, 2024
Marcus Domask, fifth year guard and Terrence Shannon Jr., fifth year guard celebrate a timeout called by Rutgers on Jan. 21.

Hot night from Shannon, Domask raises No. 2 Illinois to Big Ten tournament championship

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • March 17, 2024
Graduate Student Marcus Domask defenses during the game against Purdue on Mar. 5.

No. 13 Illinois men’s basketball kicks off Big Ten tournament against Ohio State

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • March 15, 2024
Freshman Alice Xu and junior Megan Heuser high five between games in a doubles match against Mississippi. Xu and Heuser won 6-3.

Illinois women’s tennis looks to break 3-match skid in conference debut weekend

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • March 15, 2024
Redshirt junior forward/center Dain Dainja goes for a lay up during the second half of a game against Iowa at the State Farm Center on Feb. 24.

Notes, player grades from No. 12 Illinois’ regular season finale win over Iowa

By James Kim and Conor Blount • March 12, 2024
Fifth year guard Quincy Guerrier and sophomore guard Ty Rodgers match each other's energy during the game against Purdue on Tuesday.

No. 12 Illinois men’s basketball closes regular season with 12-point win over Iowa

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • March 10, 2024
Sophomore Violeta Martinez returns the ball in her match against Brown University on Feb. 17.

Illinois women’s tennis falls to No. 25 Washington despite impressive showing in doubles

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • March 7, 2024
Fifth year guard Terrence Shannon Jr. pumps up to start his senior night against Purdue on Tuesday.

Notes, player grades from No. 12 Illinois men’s basketball’s narrow loss to No. 3 Purdue

By Conor Blount and James Kim • March 6, 2024
Fifth year guard Marcus Domask runs a quick play as instructed by head coach Underwood during the game against Indiana on Jan. 27.

Hot offense lifts No. 13 Illinois men’s basketball to road victory over Wisconsin

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • March 2, 2024
Junior Kasia Treiber returns a hit against Mississippi on Feb. 11. Treiber defeats her opponent Briana Crowley in 3 games.

No. 44 Illinois prepares for conference-realignment preview against No. 29 Washington

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • March 1, 2024
Senior Forward Coleman Hawkins jubilates in front of the Iowa defense toward the end of the game.

No. 13 Illinois men’s basketball set to host Minnesota in second-to-last home game

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • February 28, 2024
Senior forward Coleman Hawkins takes a jump shot against Iowa during the second half of Saturday afternoon's game at the State Farm Center. The Illini defeated the Hawkeyes 95-85.

Narrow win over Iowa sets No. 12 Illinois men’s basketball back on track

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • February 24, 2024
Sophomore guard Ty Rodgers surges past Michigan's defense in the second half on Feb. 13.

Notes, player grades from Illinois men’s basketball’s last-second loss at Penn State

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • February 23, 2024
Junior Megan Heuser returns a hit during the meet against Ole Miss on Feb. 11. Heuser defeats her opponent in 2 games.

No. 24 Illinois women’s tennis heads to Alabama for Blue Gray Tennis Classic

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • February 23, 2024
Guard Terrence Shannon Jr. weaves through the Michigan defense before making an assist in the second half on Feb 13.

No. 12 Illinois men’s basketball looks for season’s 20th win on trip to Penn State

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • February 21, 2024
Guard Terrance Shannon Jr. celebrates during the first half against Michigan on Tuesday.

No. 14 Illinois men’s basketball gets road win over Maryland in 40-minute battle

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • February 18, 2024
Junior Kasia Treiber shakes hands with Brown opponent after winning her match on Saturday.

Illinois women’s tennis continues homestand with back-to-back weekends

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • February 17, 2024
Senior Forward Coleman Hawkins takes the court in the starting lineup against Michigan on Tuesday.

Notes, player grades from No. 14 Illinois men’s basketball’s 29-point win over Michigan

By Conor Blount and James Kim • February 14, 2024
Redshirt junior Dain Dainja dunks against Michigan today.

No. 14 Illinois men’s basketball looks to bounce back against Michigan

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • February 13, 2024
Freshman Alice Xu and Junior Megan Heuser high five between games in a doubles match against Old Miss on Sunday. Xu and Megan wins 6-3.

Illinois women’s tennis rallies for 4-0 victory over Ole Miss

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • February 12, 2024
Fifth year guard Terrence Shannon Jr. taunts the Rutgers defense after making a layup on Jan. 21.

No. 10 Illinois men’s basketball falls short at Michigan State

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • February 10, 2024
Graduate student forward Marcus Domask challenges the Nebraska defense in the first half on Sunday.

Notes, player grades from No. 14 Illinois’ overtime victory over Nebraska

By Conor Blount and James Kim • February 6, 2024
No. 14 Illinois men’s basketball hosts red-hot Nebraska

No. 14 Illinois men’s basketball hosts red-hot Nebraska

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • February 4, 2024
Fifth Year Terrence Shannon Jr. makes a drive against Rutgers on Jan. 21.

Notes, player grades from No. 14 Illinois’ 87-75 away victory over Ohio State

By James Kim and Conor Blount • January 31, 2024
Guard Sophomore Ty Rodgers completes a dunk in the first half against Rutgers on Jan. 21.

No. 14 Illinois men’s basketball picks up 12-point road win at Ohio State

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • January 30, 2024
Fifth year guard Justin Harmon celebrates a successful 3-pointer for Illinois against Indiana on Saturday.

Notes, player grades from No. 10 Illinois’ 8-point victory over Indiana

By Conor Blount and James Kim • January 28, 2024
Fifth Year Guard Quincy Guerrier works past defender to score during the game against Indiana today.

No. 10 Illinois men’s basketball hosts Indiana, looks to gain win

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • January 27, 2024
Graduate Student Forward Marcus Domask looking to make a pass during the second half against Maryland on Jan. 14.

Notes, player grades from No. 10 Illinois’ overtime loss away at Northwestern

By James Kim and Conor Blount • January 26, 2024
Senior forward Coleman Hawkins reviews the scoreboard during the match against Northwestern on Jan. 2.

No. 10 Illinois men’s basketball falls in overtime at Northwestern

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • January 24, 2024
McKenna Schaefbauer serves the ball in her match against Kasia Treiber on Nov. 7.

Schaefbauer, Clark detail unique path behind Illinois women’s tennis’ first transfer student

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • January 24, 2024

Bench’s impact for No. 14 Illinois men’s basketball in 2023-24

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • January 23, 2024
Guard/forward Marcus Domask daps up his teammates as he makes his introduction to the court on Nov. 7.

Impact of No. 14 Illinois men’s basketball’s starters in 2023-24

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • January 23, 2024
Fifth-Year Guard Terrence Shannon Jr. and Graduate Student Quincy Guerrier celebrate a defensive rebound in the exhibition against Kansas on Oct. 29.

Shannon returns for No. 14 Illinois men’s basketball’s meeting with Rutgers

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • January 21, 2024
Senior forward Coleman Hawkins delivers a bounce pass to fifth-year guard Justin Harmon to quickly score on the Terrapins on Sunday.

No.14 Illinois men’s basketball gets back on track with big win at Michigan

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • January 18, 2024
Sophomore guard Ty Rodgers looks to pass the ball around the court as the defense picks up heavily on Jan. 14.

Big Ten schedule continues for No. 10 Illinois men’s basketball against Maryland

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • January 14, 2024
Sophomore Ty Rodgers completes a dunk in the first half against Michigan State on Thursday. Rodgers contributed a total of 15 points during the encounter.

No. 10 Illinois men’s basketball gets back into win column with narrow victory over Michigan State

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • January 11, 2024
Forward Quincy Guerrier makes a huge 3 pointer in the last few minutes of the game against University of Missouri on Dec. 22.

Notes, player grades from No. 9 Illinois men’s basketball’s narrow loss to No. 1 Purdue

By Conor Blount and James Kim • January 6, 2024
Former Illini Marcus Domask drills a jump shot in the second half against Northwestern on Jan. 2. Domask has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Chicago Bulls.

Domask, Hawkins lead No. 9 Illinois men’s basketball to blowout victory over Northwestern

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • January 2, 2024

Braggin’ Rights in sight of No. 13 Illinois men’s basketball

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • December 22, 2023
Senior Forward Coleman Hawkins prepares for a jump shot shortly after entering the game against Colgate on Sunday.

Balanced effort leads No. 16 Illinois men’s basketball to victory over Colgate 

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • December 17, 2023
Senior forward Coleman Hawkins fakes a pass to his teammates in the first half of the game against Marquette on Nov. 14.

Notes, player grades from Illinois’ 86-79 road defeat to No. 17 Tennessee

By James Kim and Conor Blount • December 10, 2023
Forward Quincy Guerrier during the first half Illinois exhibition match against Ottawa on Oct. 20, 2023. The first half of the game ended in a score of 59 for Illinois and 9 for Ottawa.

No. 20 Illinois men’s basketball falls at hands of No. 17 Tennessee

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • December 9, 2023
Guard Justin Harmon keeps the ball away from Eastern Illinois on Nov. 6.

Notes, player grades from No. 20 Illinois men’s basketball’s upset victory over No. 11 Florida Atlantic

By Conor Blount and James Kim • December 6, 2023
Guard Terrence Shannon Jr. holds position of the ball as Eastern Illinois guard Isaiah Griffin follows to defend on Nov. 6.

Notes, player grades from No. 24 Illinois’ Big Ten-opening victory over Rutgers

By James Kim and Conor Blount • December 3, 2023
Guard/forward Quincy Guerrier hangs from the hoop after going for a dunk against Eastern Illinois on Nov. 6.

No. 24 Illinois men’s basketball gets first conference win in double-digit victory over Rutgers

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • December 2, 2023
Redshirt Freshman Guard Niccolo Moretti during the first half Illinois exhibition match against Ottawa on Oct. 20. The first half of the game ended in a score of 59 for Illinois and 30 for Ottawa.

End-of-November duel with Western Illinois awaits Illinois men’s basketball

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • November 23, 2023
Guard Terrence Shannon Jr. powers through two Southern players in the second half on Sunday. Despite an early foul limiting his first-half playing time, Shannon emerged as the top scorer of the night, tallying 24 points.

No. 23 Illinois men’s basketball grabs fourth win in 88-60 night against Southern

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • November 19, 2023
Sophomore guard Ty Rodgers drives up the court against Southern on Sunday.

Notes, player grades from No. 23 Illinois men’s basketball’s come from behind win over Valparaiso

By Conor Blount and James Kim • November 19, 2023

Bounceback opportunity against Valparaiso awaits No. 23 Illinois men’s basketball

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • November 17, 2023
Guard/forward Marcus Domask looks for a way through Marquette's defense to get to the hoop during the second half of Monday night's game. The Golden Eagles defeated the Illini at the State Farm Center 71-64.

Notes, player grades from Illinois men’s basketball’s 71-64 defeat by No. 4 Marquette

By James Kim and Conor Blount • November 15, 2023
Guard/forward Marcus Domask looks for a way through Marquette's defense to get to the hoop during the second half of Monday night's game. The Golden Eagles defeated the Illini at the State Farm Center 71-64.

No. 23 Illinois men’s basketball suffers first loss at hands of No. 4 Marquette

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • November 14, 2023
Former Illini Quincy Guerrier attempts a dunk against the Oakland defense during the first half on Friday. Guerrier has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Toronto Raptors.

Notes, player grades from No. 25 Illinois men’s basketball’s hard-fought win over Oakland

By Conor Blount and James Kim • November 12, 2023
Guard/forward Marcus Domask jumps to the net during Monday's game against Eastern Illinois.

Battle-tested Oakland next up for No. 25 Illinois men’s basketball

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • November 10, 2023

From theory to application: UI professor details unique path to CU

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • November 8, 2023
Forward Dain Dainja during the first half Illinois exhibition match against Ottawa on Oct. 20, 2023. The first half of the game ended in a score of 59 for Illinois and 9 for Ottawa.

Notes, player grades from Illinois’ season-opening 28-point victory over Eastern Illinois

By James Kim and Conor Blount • November 7, 2023
Guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn dunks the ball during the first half of Illinois game against Eastern Illinois on Monday night. The Illini's first official game of the season resulted in a 80-52 victory against the Panthers.

No. 25 Illinois menʼs basketball begins 2023-24 season with emphatic win over Eastern Illinois

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • November 6, 2023
Forward Coleman Hawkins during the first half rushes to get through Kansas center Hunter Dickinson's defense during Sunday's exhibition match.

Notes, player grades from Illinoisʼ 82-75 exhibition upset over No. 1 Kansas

By Conor Blount and James Kim • October 30, 2023
Guard Terrence Shannon Jr. shoots the ball during the first half Illinois exhibition match against Ottawa on Oct. 20. Shannon Jr. scores 18 points in 16 minutes.

Illinois men’s basketball to meet Kansas in Maui Strong Relief Matchup

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • October 28, 2023
Josie Frazier dives to return a volley in the game against Georgia Tech on Feb. 3.

Illinois women’s tennis wraps up fall team competition at TCU Invite, ITA National Championships

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • October 27, 2023
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