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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' Jason Goldstein (34) reaches out to catch the pitch during the baseball game v. Indiana at Illinois Field on Friday, Apr. 17, 2015. Illinois won 5-1.

Baseball wins weekend series, takes on Indiana State in mid-week game

By Daniel Collins • Mar 27, 2016

Baseball wins weekend series, takes on Indiana State in mid-week game

By Daniel Collins • Mar 26, 2016
Illinois starting pitcher Doug Hayes delivers a pitch during game one of the team's doubleheader against Penn State on Saturday, March 26. Hayes threw the first Illini one-hitter since 2007.

Doug Hayes tosses one-hitter, Illinois baseball takes game one of doubleheader

By Daniel Collins • Mar 26, 2016
Illinois' Cody Sedlock (29) winds up for the pitch during the baseball game v. Indiana at Illinois Field on Friday, Apr. 17, 2015. Illinois won 5-1.

Illini baseball tops Penn State, wins first conference game

By Daniel Collins • Mar 25, 2016
Illinois' Cody Sedlock (29) pitches during the game against Lindenwood University at Illinois Field, on Wednesday, March 18, 2015. The Illini won 7-1.

McMillan goes yard, Bellair gets first start

By Daniel Collins • Mar 15, 2016
Illinois' head coach Dan Hartleb will rely on senior starter Andrew Mamlic in the team's game against Indiana State on Tuesday. 

Mishaps lead to weekend shellacking for Illini baseball

By Daniel Collins • Mar 13, 2016
Illinois' Adam Walton (6) throws a ball to first base during the baseball game v. Purdue at Illinois Field on Saturday, Apr. 11, 2015. Illinois won 10-5.

Illini baseball's lineup fluid under Dan Hartleb

By Daniel Collins • Mar 2, 2016
Illinois' Cody Sedlock (29) winds up for the pitch during the baseball game v. Indiana at Illinois Field on Friday, Apr. 17, 2015. Illinois won 5-1.

Small adjustments equal big results for a pair of Illini hurlers

By Daniel Collins • Feb 26, 2016
Goldstein is one of the seniors who played their final game Saturday

Illini baseball's 2015 understudies strongly contribute to starting roles against Tulane

By Daniel Collins • Feb 22, 2016
Illinois' Jason Goldstein (34) waits to bat during the baseball game v. Purdue at Illinois Field on Saturday, Apr. 11, 2015. Illinois won 10-5.

Illini baseball drops two against Tulane, Drago has good weekend at the plate

By Daniel Collins • Feb 22, 2016

By Daniel Collins • Feb 22, 2016
Alex started her career at the Daily Illini working for news before she transferred to the Opinions section. She's written about various campus topics and events, but one of her best articles focused on interpreting 14th amendment. She was a valuable member of the Daily Illini team and will be missed, but we wish her the best of luck in her future.

Illinois athletes recognized for classroom achievements

By Daniel Collins • Dec 9, 2015

Flaws' final Illini soccer season ends in first round of Big Ten tournament

By Daniel Collins • Dec 9, 2015
Jocelynn Birks spikes the ball during the game against Penn State at Huff Hall on Friday, October 9. Illinois lost 1-3.

Illini outside hitter named to American Volleyball Coaches Association All-Northeast Region team

By Daniel Collins • Dec 8, 2015

Illinois volleyball to begin NCAA Tournament against Southern Illinois

By Daniel Collins • Dec 1, 2015

Illinois volleyball to begin NCAA Tournament against Southern Illinois

By Daniel Collins • Nov 30, 2015

Illinois men's gymnastics announces 2016 schedule

By Daniel Collins • Nov 30, 2015
Illinois' Naya Crittenden (9) spikes the ball during the match against Ohio State at Huff Hall on Saturday, Oct 10, 2015. Illinois lost 1-3.

Daily Illini Sportscast Oct. 30: Volleyball, women's cross-country and swimming

By Daniel Collins • Oct 31, 2015

Illinois Soccer Podcast: September 15th

By Daniel Collins • Sep 16, 2015
Illinois players celebrate after a goal during Friday's win over TCU.

Familiar faces found in Illinois soccer’s win over TCU

By Daniel Collins • Aug 29, 2015
Illinois' Jannelle Flaws (3) scores during Illinois' win over Wisconsin at Illini Track and Soccer Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013.

Robishaw’s work on the flank downs Oakland

By Daniel Collins • Aug 22, 2015
Women’s basketball head coach Matt Bollant looks on as the Illini play a game against Nebraska at Jan. 12, 2014. 

UPDATED: Former Illinois women's basketball players file suit against Matt Bollant, others

By Daniel Collins • Jul 1, 2015
Tyra Perry, head coach of the Illinois softball team, addresses the media at a press conference on Thursday, June 25.

Illinois softball introduces second head coach in program history

By Daniel Collins • Jun 25, 2015

Illinois baseball falls short of College World Series

By Daniel Collins • Jun 9, 2015
Illini first baseman David Kerian and third baseman Ryne Roper celebrate Illinois' victory over Wright State at Illinois Field on June 1.

Illinois baseball to face Vanderbilt at NCAA Champaign Super Regional

By Daniel Collins • Jun 3, 2015
Illini pitcher Tyler Jay during a shutout inning in Illinois' victory over Wright State at Illinois Field on June 1.

Illinois baseball captures first regional championship in program history

By Daniel Collins • Jun 1, 2015

Illinois men's gymnastics fails to place at NCAAs

By Daniel Collins • May 10, 2015

Swimming, diving finish season in lower half of the Big Ten

By Daniel Collins • May 10, 2015
Illinois' Jordan Valdez performs a routine on the parallel bars during the meet against Stanford at Huff Hall on Friday, March 6.The Illini lost 21-9.

Illinois men’s gymnastics drop last meet of season.

By Daniel Collins • Mar 16, 2015

Illinois men’s gymnastics heads to Michigan for regular season finale

By Daniel Collins • Mar 13, 2015
Sonny An The Daily Illini Illinois' C.J. Maestas encourages his team after a strong performance on the floor during the meet against Stanford at Huff Hall on Friday, March 6, 2015.

Illinois men’s gymnastics Maestas looking for one last hurrah

By Daniel Collins • Mar 12, 2015
Illinois’ C.J. Maestas performs a routine on the pommel horse during the meet against Stanford at Huff Hall on Friday. The Illini lost 21-9 but won against Nebraska on Sunday.

Illini men’s gymnastics splits weekend meets against Stanford and Nebraska

By Daniel Collins • Mar 9, 2015
C.J. Maestas performs the rings routine at Huff Hall on Sunday, Jan. 26. Maestas will compete in his final home meet Sunday against Nebraska. 

Illinois men’s gymnastics team adjusts to injuries

By Daniel Collins • Mar 6, 2015
Illinois' Fred Hartville competes his floor exercise routine during the Orange and Blue Exhibition at Huff Hall on Dec. 9, 2012.

Illinois men’s gymnastic’s Hartville finally feels sense of relief

By Daniel Collins • Mar 5, 2015

Illinois men’s gymnastics receives first loss and learning lesson

By Daniel Collins • Mar 2, 2015
Illinois' Bobby Baker performs his routine during the floor exercise event at the gymnastics match v. Penn State at Huff Hall on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. Illinois won 441.300-434.500.

The Illinois men’s gymnastics team face its toughest challenge of the season

By Daniel Collins • Feb 26, 2015

Five members Illini men’s gymnasts compete at Winter Cup

By Daniel Collins • Feb 23, 2015

Illinois swimming and diving finish up Big Ten Championship

By Daniel Collins • Feb 23, 2015
Illinois’ Alison Meng swims the 100 yard backstroke event during the meet against Nebraska at the ARC on Jan. 24. This will be the final Big Ten championship event for the senior.

Illini swimming to compete in Big Ten Championships

By Daniel Collins • Feb 18, 2015
Illinois' Bobby Baker performs a routine on the pommel horse during the match against Minnesota at Huff Hall on Saturday.

Illini of the Week Feb. 18: Bobby Baker continues to make the changes necessary to succeed

By Daniel Collins • Feb 18, 2015
Illinois’ Bobby Baker performs on the pommel horse on Saturday. He won the all-around title with his score of 89.550, which is the third-highest in team history.

Illini men’s gymnastics topples No. 2 Penn State

By Daniel Collins • Feb 16, 2015

Maestas questionable for Illini gymnastics against Nittany Lions

By Daniel Collins • Feb 12, 2015
Illinois’ Jordan Valdez performs a routine on the high bar against Iowa at Huff Hall on Saturday. The Illini won 440.150-424.500.

Illini top Iowa in record-breaking performance

By Daniel Collins • Feb 9, 2015
Illinois’ C.J. Maestas sticks his landing during the rings event at the gymnastics match vs. Minnesota at Huff Hall on Saturday. Illinois won 435.200-419.800.

Illini men’s gymnastics looks to finish strong against Iowa

By Daniel Collins • Feb 5, 2015
Illinois’ Matt Foster performs on the pommel horse during the gymnastics match vs. Minnesota at Huff Hall on Saturday. The pommel horse event was a turning point for the Illini as they went on to win.

Illinois men's gymnastics tops Minnesota in head-to-head

By Daniel Collins • Feb 2, 2015
Illinois' Amelia Shilling swims the 200 yard freestyle event during the meet against Nebraska at the ARC on Jan. 24. The Illini finished the regular season on a high note and are looking forward to competing in the Big Ten Championships in February.

Illini end regular season strong

By Daniel Collins • Feb 2, 2015

Illinois swimming will recognize eight seniors at final meet

By Daniel Collins • Jan 30, 2015

New event format to be used in Illinois, Minnesota meet

By Daniel Collins • Jan 29, 2015
Illinois’ Callan McDermott swims during the Annual Orange and Blue Meet at the ARC on Oct. 3. Callan, a senior, is enjoying her last season swimming with her younger sister, Sloane.

McDermott sisters enjoy last season together

By Daniel Collins • Jan 27, 2015
Illinois’ Samantha Stratford swims the 100-yard butterfly event during the meet against Nebraska at the ARC on Saturday. The Illini won 171-129.

Illinois swimming tops Nebraska at seventh annual splash bash

By Daniel Collins • Jan 26, 2015

Illinois men’s gymnastics edges Buckeyes despite weakened lineup

By Daniel Collins • Jan 26, 2015

Freshman gymnasts to perform this weekend

By Daniel Collins • Jan 23, 2015
C.J. Maestas, junior gymnast clinches 3 individual titles as Illini earn top spot at Windy City Invitational over two-time defending national champ Michigan.

Illini of the Week Jan. 21: C.J. Maestas

By Daniel Collins • Jan 21, 2015
Illinois’ Samantha Stratford swims during the Orange and Blue Exhibition meet at the ARC, on Oct. 3. Stratford won four individual events this weekend.

Illinois swimming and diving splits back-to-back dual meets

By Daniel Collins • Jan 20, 2015
C.J. Maestas performs the rings routine at the Orange and Blue Exhibition at Huff Hall on Dec. 7.

Gymnastics wins in Windy City

By Daniel Collins • Jan 20, 2015

Illinois swimming and diving keep an optimistic outlook

By Daniel Collins • Dec 16, 2014

Swimming and Diving rearranges the record books at Missouri

By Daniel Collins • Nov 25, 2014
Illinois’ top swimmer, Alison Meng, will be an important part of the Missouri Invitational. Meng enjoyed the team’s day of rest on Monday in preparation for the three-day meet.

Illinois swimming and diving earns a day off

By Daniel Collins • Nov 20, 2014

Illinois swimming and diving fall short in second straight meet

By Daniel Collins • Nov 17, 2014
Illinois' Emily Fung dives from the 3 meter board during the Orange and Blue Exhibition meet on Oct. 3. The diving team, which has three first-place finishes on the year, has provided the swimmers extra energy when they need it the most.

Illinois swimming and diving to leave it all out at Notre Dame

By Daniel Collins • Nov 13, 2014

Illinois swimming and diving comes up short against Jayhawks

By Daniel Collins • Nov 10, 2014
Illinois' Raquel Corniuk dives from the 3 meter board during the Orange and Blue Exhibition on Oct. 3. Corniuk, a freshman, is one of the team's highest scoring divers.

Illini swimming and diving remains focused heading to Kansas

By Daniel Collins • Nov 6, 2014

Illinois swimming bags its 1st two victories of season

By Daniel Collins • Nov 3, 2014