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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' Alexis Viliunas bodying Northwestern's Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah during the game against Illinois at the State Farm Center on February 4. The Illini lost 69-59.

Former volleyball player Viliunas brings energy to women’s hoops

By Daniel Dexter • February 29, 2016
Illinois head coach Matt Bollant shouts instructions at his team during the game against Indiana at the State Farm Center on Feb. 10. The Illini lost 80-68.

Illinois makes a comeback but falls short in last regular season game

By Daniel Dexter • February 28, 2016
Illinois' Chatrice White shoots a hook shot during the game against Indiana at the State Farm Center on Feb. 10. The Illini lost 70-68.

Ohio State’s 3-pointers bury the Illini

By Daniel Dexter • February 22, 2016
Illinois head coach Matt Bollant shouts instructions at his team during the game against Indiana at the State Farm Center on Feb. 10. The Illini lost 80-68.

Illinois women’s basketball gives up 117 points in loss to Ohio State

By Daniel Dexter, Staff writer • February 21, 2016
Illinois' Alex Wittinger shoots a jumper over Indiana's Lyndsay Leikem during the game against Indiana at the State Farm Center on Feb. 10. The Illini lost 70-68.

Wittinger inconsistent after injury, Illini struggle to get to the line

By Daniel Dexter • February 15, 2016

Illinois falls on senior night to Rutgers

By Daniel Dexter • February 15, 2016

White scores career-high in losing effort against Michigan

By Daniel Dexter • February 7, 2016

Chatrice White puts up dominant performance in Illini basketball loss to Ohio State

By Daniel Dexter, Staff writer • February 2, 2016

Illinois women’s basketball almost hangs on with No. 7 Ohio State

By Daniel Dexter, Staff writer • February 2, 2016
Illinois' Chatrice White goes up for a layup during the game against Penn State at the State Farm Center on January 23. The Illini lost 65-56.

Illinois looks for revenge at Minnesota

By Daniel Dexter • January 25, 2016
Penn State's Teniya Page shoots a 3-pointer over Illinois' Alex Wittinger. Teniya scored 17 points in the second half to help the Nittany Lions defeat the Illini 65-56 on Saturday, Jan. 23 at State Farm Center.

Illinois women’s basketball falls to Penn State after fourth quarter struggles

By Daniel Dexter, Staff writer • January 24, 2016

Illinois swept by Minnesota in Sweet 16

By Daniel Dexter • December 12, 2015
Katie Stadick spikes the ball during the game against Iowa at Huff Hall on Friday, Oct. 16. Illinois won 3-0.

Illinois advances to Sweet Sixteen for third straight year

By Daniel Dexter • December 7, 2015
Illinois' Jocelynn Birks (7) attempts to dink the ball during the game versus Louisville at Huff Hall on Friday, August 28, 2015.The Illini won 3-0.

Illinois moves onto the Sweet Sixteen after four-set victory over Louisville

By Daniel Dexter • December 6, 2015
Illinois' Jordyn Poulter sets the ball during the match against Northwestern at Huff Hall on Nov. 7, 2015. Poulter is this week's Illini of the Week.

Illinois looks to turn season around in NCAA tournament

By Daniel Dexter • December 2, 2015
Illinois' Ali Bastianelli (5) attempts to spike the ball during the match against Northwestern at Huff Hall on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. Illinois won 3-1.

Illinois volleyball decimates Rutgers in three sets.

By Daniel Dexter • November 15, 2015
Jordyn Poulter sets the ball during a game against Iowa at Huff Hall. Poulter is this week's Illini of the Week.

Poulter regains starting setter position

By Daniel Dexter • November 9, 2015
Illinois' Jocelynn Birks (7) attempts to spike the ball during the game versus Louisville at Huff Hall on Friday, August 28, 2015.The Illini won 3-0.

Illinois’ defense shuts down Northwestern on Birks' special night

By Daniel Dexter • November 8, 2015
(left) Naya Crittenden and (right) Ali Bastianelli jump to block and attack during the game against Michigan State at Huff Hall on Friday, Oct. 30. Illinois won 3-1.

Viliunas earns starting setter role for Illini volleyball

By Daniel Dexter • November 2, 2015
Michelle Strizak spikes the ball during the game against Michigan State at Huff Hall on Friday, Oct. 30. Illinois won 3-1.

Illinois goes 2-0 over the weekend against Michigan’s Big Ten teams

By Daniel Dexter • November 1, 2015
Illinois' Alexis Viliunas (8) sets the ball during the game versus Iowa State at Huff Hall on Friday, December 6, 2014.The Illini won 3-0.

Illinois volleyball teetering on edge of top 25

By Daniel Dexter • October 26, 2015

Illinois seeks help of Viliunas, goes 1-1 on weekend

By Daniel Dexter • October 25, 2015
Naya Crittenden jumps to spike the ball against Iowa last year at Huff Hall. Illinois won 3-0.

Illini volleyball wins first match at home after month-long home stint

By Daniel Dexter • October 19, 2015
Illinois' Katie Stadick (12) spikes the ball during the match against Nebraska at Huff Hall on Saturday, Oct 17, 2015. Illinois lost 0-3.

Illinois volleyball goes 1-1 on weekend at Huff Hall

By Daniel Dexter • October 18, 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.

Illinois volleyball looking to end losing streak against Iowa, Nebraska

By Daniel Dexter • October 14, 2015
Jocelynn Birks spikes the ball during the game against Penn State at Huff Hall on Friday, October 9. Illinois lost 1-3.

Illinois volleyball coach Hambly wants more “emotional investment” from team

By Daniel Dexter • October 13, 2015
Illinois basketball players (top left) Khalid Lewis, (bottom left) Mike Latulip, (middle) Alex Austin, (second from right) Jaylon Tate and (right) Kendrick Nunn cheer on the women's volleyball team during their game against Penn State on Friday at Huff Hall.

Illinois volleyball team drops two matches at home

By Daniel Dexter • October 11, 2015
Brenton Tse/Illinois Athletics Communication

Illinois taken down in five set thriller against Minnesota

By Daniel Dexter • October 4, 2015
Illini of the Week Jordan Poulter

Illini of the Week September 30: Jordyn Poulter

By Daniel Dexter • September 29, 2015
Illinois' Katie Stadick (12) attempts to block a spike during the match against Northwestern at Huff Hall on Saturday, November 8, 2014. The Illini won 3 of 4 sets.

Illinois volleyball’s strong defense led it to wins over lowly Maryland and Rutgers

By Daniel Dexter • September 29, 2015
Illinois' Michelle Strizak (4) attempts to spike the ball during the game versus Miami at Huff Hall on Saturday, August 29, 2015.The Illini won 3-0.

Illinois volleyball starts Big Ten play undefeated

By Daniel Dexter • September 27, 2015
Illinois' Ali Stark (13) spikes the ball during the game vs Louisville at Huff Hall on Friday, Aug. 28, 2015. Illinois won 3-0.

Illinois volleyball cruise to a sweep of Texas Southern in Sun Devil Invitational

By Daniel Dexter • September 21, 2015
Illinois' head coach Kevin Hambly during the game vs Louisville at Huff Hall on Friday, Aug. 28, 2015. Illinois won 3-0.

Illinois drops second match of season, goes 2-1 on weekend

By Daniel Dexter • September 20, 2015
Illinois' Michelle Strizak (4) bumps the ball during the game against Minnesota at Huff Hall, on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014. The Illini won 3-0.

Illinois faced new challenges against Kentucky

By Daniel Dexter • September 14, 2015
Illinois' Alexis Viliunas attempts to block a hit from Florida's Carli Snyder during the NCAA Third Round v. Florida at Hilton Coliseum on Friday, Nov. 12.

Illinois Volleyball team completes three sweeps to win Shocker Classic

By Daniel Dexter • September 13, 2015
Illinois' Jocelynn Birks (7) spikes the ball during the game versus Louisville at Huff Hall on Friday, August 28, 2015.The Illini won 3-0.

Illini faces top non-conference competition at Big Ten/Pac-12 Challenge

By Daniel Dexter • September 8, 2015
Illinois' Jordyn Poulter (1) and Ali Bastianelli (5) attempt to block Louisville's hit during the game vs Louisville at Huff Hall on Friday, Aug. 28, 2015. Illinois won 3-0.

Illinois loses first match of the year, goes 1-1 on the weekend

By Daniel Dexter • September 7, 2015
Illinois' Ali Bastianelli (5) attempts to spike the ball during the game vs Louisville at Huff Hall on Friday, Aug. 28, 2015. Illinois won 3-0.

Illinois volleyball features two elite freshmen in starting lineup

By Daniel Dexter • September 1, 2015

Illinois finishes Illini Classic with two more sweeps

By Daniel Dexter • August 30, 2015
Illinois' Joceynn Birks (7) goes for an attack during the Sweet 16 match against Florida at Hilton Coliseum on Friday.

Illinois volleyball aiming national title once again

By Daniel Dexter • August 17, 2015

Illinois hockey finishes just short of goals

By Daniel Dexter • May 10, 2015
Illinois' Zachary Danna returns to the locker room after the hockey game v. Eastern Michigan at the Ice Arena on Feb. 27. Illinois won 10-1.

Illinois hockey gets its offense going against Eastern Michigan

By Daniel Dexter • March 3, 2015
Illinois' Jonathan Langan (12) moves the puck down the rink during the hockey game v. Eastern Michigan at the Ice Arena on Friday. Illinois won 10-1.

Illinois hockey team sweeps Eastern Michigan in tune up for nationals

By Daniel Dexter • March 2, 2015
Illinois' Josh Belmont (10) and Ohio's Joe Breslin (13) battle for control of the puck during the CSCHL Playoffs semi-finals v. Ohio University at the Ice Arena on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015. Illinois lost 3-5.

Illinois hockey team finishes regular season against Eastern Michigan

By Daniel Dexter • February 26, 2015
Illinois’ Jonathan Langan follows the puck after Ohio’s Michael Harris pass it during the CSCHL Playoffs semi-finals v. Ohio University at the Ice Arena on Saturday.

Illinois hockey will honor seniors in last home game

By Daniel Dexter • February 25, 2015

Weak first period costs Illinois hockey team series opener

By Daniel Dexter • February 17, 2015
Illinois’ Jacob Matysiak attempts to control the puck during the hockey game vs. Robert Morris on Jan. 24. The Illini got off to an icy start on Friday due to the Bobcats’ smaller rink. “It did affect us because it was a much quicker game,” Matysiak said.

Illinois hockey splits on the road against Ohio

By Daniel Dexter • February 17, 2015
Illinois’ Eric Cruickshank attempts to maintain control as Robert Morris put the pressure on Jan. 24. If the Illini wants to beat Ohio, they will need to clean up their game, according to head coach Nick Fabbrini.

Illinois hockey team goes on the road to face rival Ohio

By Daniel Dexter • February 12, 2015
Eric Cruikshank (15) faces off against Tobias Nasgarde (8) of Lindenwood during the game on February 7, 2015. The Illini lost 4-2.

Freshmen lead the way for the Illinois hockey team

By Daniel Dexter • February 11, 2015
Illinois’ James McGing looks for an open pass against Robert Morris at the Ice Arena on Jan. 24. The Illini snapped a five-game losing streak this weekend against Oklahoma.

Illinois hockey’s power play the difference against Oklahoma

By Daniel Dexter • February 3, 2015
Cruikshank handles the puck during the game against Oklahoma on Saturday.  It was the first of two wins against Oklahoma this weekend.

Hockey finds stride against Sooners

By Daniel Dexter • February 2, 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 takes on Sooners without Olen brothers

By Daniel Dexter • January 29, 2015
Illinois' Kyle Varzino (27) and Iowa's Alec Wilhelmi (22) both look for the puck during the game against Iowa State at the Ice Arena on Nov. 14. Illinois won 3-1.

Illinois hockey team swept on the road by Minot State

By Daniel Dexter • January 20, 2015

Hockey team looks for consistency midway through the season

By Daniel Dexter • December 16, 2014

Illinois hockey displays strong special teams

By Daniel Dexter • December 9, 2014
Illinois' Aaron Dusek (28) passes the puck during the game against Iowa State at the Ice Arena on Friday, Nov. 14, 2014. Illinois won 3-1.

Illinois hockey splits weekend series against Robert Morris

By Daniel Dexter • December 8, 2014
Illinois celebrates after Eric Cruickshank (15) scores a goal during the game against Iowa State at the Ice Arena on Friday, Nov. 14. Illinois won 3-1.

Illinois hockey shows improvement on the defensive end

By Daniel Dexter • November 18, 2014
Illinois’ Joe Olen defends a shot from Iowa State’s Nate Percy during Friday’s 3-1 Illini win. 

Illinois hockey sweeps division rival Iowa State

By Daniel Dexter • November 17, 2014
Illinois’ James Mcging manuevers the puck down the rink during the hockey game against Aurora University at the Ice Arena on Friday.

Illinois hockey looks to get back on track against Iowa State

By Daniel Dexter • November 13, 2014
Illinois’ Josh Belmont says the team is facing similar issues as last year’s team.

Hockey team to take on NCAA opponent at the Big Pond

By Daniel Dexter • November 6, 2014
Illinois’ Eric Cruickshank (15) maneuvers himself towards the goal at the Illinois Ice Arena on Sept. 27. The Illini were swept in two games against Lindenwood this past weekend.

Hockey team swept in away series against Lindenwood

By Daniel Dexter • November 3, 2014
Illinois’ Joe Olen stops the puck during a game against Ohio last Friday. Olen is suspended from the game against Lindenwood on Friday.

Illinois hockey to face road test against division opponent Lindenwood

By Daniel Dexter • October 30, 2014
Illinois’ Matthew Flosi (18) and Jonathan Langan (12) celebrate after Langan scored a point during the Ohio hockey game at the Ice Arena on Friday. The Illini won 2-1, but then lost their Saturday game to Ohio 4-2.

Illinois hockey splits weekend with rival Ohio

By Daniel Dexter • October 27, 2014
Illinois’ John Olen (16) intercepts the puck at the Illinois Ice Arena on Sept. 27. He leads the team in points, but will not play on Friday. 

Illini hockey team gears up for Ohio

By Daniel Dexter • October 23, 2014
Illini goalie enables a win for the team, preventing 26 attempted goals by Michigan-Dearborn.

Illini of the Week Oct. 22: Joe Olen

By Daniel Dexter • October 22, 2014
Illinois hockey’s William Nunez fights for the puck during the game against the University of Michigan-Dearborn on Saturday night. The Illini won 5-1.

Hockey team sweeps home series against Michigan-Dearborn

By Daniel Dexter • October 20, 2014
Illinois’ John Olen races toward the puck in the game against Michigan State on Sept. 27.

Illinois hockey return home after weekend off

By Daniel Dexter • October 16, 2014
Illinois’ John Olen and Michigan Sate’s Michael Ferrantino clash sticks as they fight for control over the puck at the Illinois Ice Arena on Sept. 27. 

Hockey team looks to get healthy again

By Daniel Dexter • October 9, 2014
Illinois hockey head coach, Nick Fabrini, speaks to the team during the game against Michigan State on Saturday, September 27th, 2014.

Hockey team splits weekend series against Colorado State

By Daniel Dexter • October 6, 2014
Jack Soneson is back on the ice after two years. 

Illini of the Week Oct. 1: Jack Soneson

By Daniel Dexter • October 1, 2014
Players await the drop of the puck during a face-off Friday against Michigan State. The Illini won both games against the Spartans.

Illinois hockey sweeps Michigan State in home opener

By Daniel Dexter • September 29, 2014

Illini hockey opens season with a victory over Northern Illinois

By Daniel Dexter • September 15, 2014
Illinois' Jesse Delgado wrestles Michigan's Conor Youtsey at Huff Hall on Friday, Jan. 18, 2014.

Wrestling ends season with national champion but fails to meet expectations

By Daniel Dexter • May 14, 2014
Illinois' Brandi Needham (8) throws a pitch during the second game against Michigan at Eichelberger Field on Saturday April 26. The Illini lost 6-5.

Sullivan misses first two games of the series

By Daniel Dexter • May 6, 2014
The Illinois softball team cheers after a hit by Allie Bauch (not pictured) during the second game against Michigan at Eichelberger Field on April 26. The Illini lost 6-5.

Illinois softball sweeps Penn State in final regular season series

By Daniel Dexter • May 5, 2014
Illinois' Brandi Needham pitches the ball during an Illini win against Michigan on Friday.

Illinois softball shocks Michigan in first game of series

By Daniel Dexter • April 29, 2014
Illinois' Jenna Mychko (24) hits the ball during the second game against Michigan on Saturday April 26. The Illini lost 6-5.

Illinois softball drops final home game in dramatic fashion

By Daniel Dexter • April 28, 2014
Illinois' Allie Bauch (21) goes to ground in an attempt to catch a short throw during the game against Omaha, on March 15, 2014.

Illinois softball’s defense overcome fielding struggles

By Daniel Dexter • April 22, 2014

Softball team shocked by visiting Depaul

By Daniel Dexter • April 17, 2014
Illinois’ Alex Booker swings at a pitch against Nebraska on March 15.  

Illinois softball struggled from the circle over the weekend

By Daniel Dexter • April 8, 2014
This wrestler won the NCAA tournament recently and became the first Illini to win the national championship in consecutive years.

Delgado showcases his hard work on the national stage

By Daniel Dexter • April 2, 2014
Illinois' Jesse Delgado wrestles Michigan's Conor Youtsey at Huff Hall on Jan. 18.

Delgado wins another national title for Illinois wrestling

By Daniel Dexter • March 31, 2014
Michael Bojda The Daily Illini Jesse Delgado attempts to pin Levi Mele of Northwestern during Friday's match at Huff Hall. Delgado lost 13-7.

Delgado looks to repeat as 8 Illini wrestlers head to nationals

By Daniel Dexter • March 20, 2014
Illinois’ Jesse Delgado wrestles against Nebraska at Huff Hall on Feb. 1. Delgado won his second straight Big Ten title.

Coach: Wrestlers showed improvement at Big Tens

By Daniel Dexter • March 11, 2014
Illinois' Jesse Delgado wrestles Michigan's Conor Youtsey at Huff Hall on Friday, Jan. 18, 2014.

Delgado brings home his second Big Ten title

By Daniel Dexter • March 10, 2014
Illinois' Jesse Delgado wrestles Michigan's Conor Youtsey at Huff Hall on Friday, Jan. 18, 2014.

Delgado looks to repeat as Illini head to Big Tens

By Daniel Dexter • March 6, 2014

Wrestling training hard, getting healthy for Big Tens

By Daniel Dexter • February 26, 2014

Illinois goes 2-2 at the National Duals

By Daniel Dexter • February 18, 2014

Illini wrestling looks to carry momentum into National Duals

By Daniel Dexter • February 14, 2014

Dallago tops competition to get atop record books

By Daniel Dexter • February 12, 2014

Rodrigues returns to Illini wrestling lineup

By Daniel Dexter • February 11, 2014

Wrestling team comes away with victories in final two duals

By Daniel Dexter • February 10, 2014

Wrestling team face two-meet weekend against Purdue and Northwestern

By Daniel Dexter • February 6, 2014

Illinois wrestling team falls to Nebraska at home

By Daniel Dexter • February 3, 2014

Wrestling team returns home to face Nebraska

By Daniel Dexter • January 30, 2014

Illini split Big Ten weekend on the road

By Daniel Dexter • January 27, 2014

Illini travel to take on 3-time defending champ Penn State

By Daniel Dexter • January 23, 2014

Illini continue to struggle against Big Ten

By Daniel Dexter • January 21, 2014

Wrestling team travel to Midlands, falls short in home opener

By Daniel Dexter • January 16, 2014

Wrestling team comes up short in Big Ten opener

By Daniel Dexter • December 9, 2013
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