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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
Drew Friberg

Drew Friberg, Sports Editor

Redshirt sophomore Lucas Horve goes to hit the ball during his doubles match with sophomore Hunter Heck against Duke on Feb. 19. The Illini will be on the road up against Fairleigh Dickinson and Florida on Wednesday, and Central Florida on Friday.

Illinois men’s tennis travels to Florida this week, has matches against Fairleigh Dickinson, No. 4 Florida and Central Florida

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • March 16, 2022
Freshman Gabriel Guzauskas talks with head coach Brad Dancer during his singles match against Baylor on Friday. Guzauskas has become a key player for the team during his first season.

A ‘cornerstone’ of the future of Illinois men’s tennis: Guzauskas begins freshman season strong

By Drew Friberg, Staff Writer • March 9, 2022
Sophomore Hunter Heck has his sight on the ball during his singles match against Baylor on Friday. The Illini lose to Baylor, but Heck won his match 6-2, 6-2.

Illinois men’s tennis falls to two top-five opponents, misses opportunity for big wins

By Drew Friberg, Staff Writer • March 5, 2022
Redshirt junior Siphosothando Montsi performs a backhand swing during his doubles match with graduate student Oliver Stuart against Duke on Feb. 19. The Illini will be having 3 home meets this weekend against Baylor, UIC, and TCU.

Illinois men’s tennis faces off against No. 1 TCU, UIC, No. 4 Baylor in tough matches at Atkins

By Drew Friberg, Staff Writer • March 4, 2022
Graduate student Alex Brown rushes towards the ball during his singles event during the meet against Duke on Saturday. Brown won his match against North Carolina 6-1, 7-5, and 6-3.

Illinois men’s tennis picks up win over No. 22 North Carolina, splits Saturday’s matches

By Drew Friberg, Staff Writer • February 20, 2022
Illinois men's tennis head coach, Brad Dancer, observes a singles match against Chicago State on Jan. 22. The Illini will have two matches at Atkins on Saturday against Duke and Northern Kentucky, and one match on Sunday against UNC.

Illinois men’s tennis looks to snap losing streak with three matches at Atkins

By Drew Friberg, Staff Writer • February 19, 2022
Freshman Gabrielius Guzauskas celebrates during his singles match against Chicago State on Jan. 22. The Illini lose both their games against Michigan and Notre Dame.

Illinois men’s tennis drops matches to No. 20 Michigan, Notre Dame as losing streak continues

By Drew Friberg, Staff Writer • February 12, 2022
Sophomore Hunter Heck and redshirt sophomore Lucas Horve celebrate a point won during their match against Chicago State on Jan. 22. Heck and Horve will be competing against Michigan and Notre Dame this weekend.

Illinois men’s tennis aims to reclaim top-25 spot, travels to No. 20 Michigan, Notre Dame

By Drew Friberg, Staff Writer • February 11, 2022
Oliver Stuart celebrates a point won during his singles match against NC State on Jan. 29. Stuart's season record stands at 2-0 so far in winning against Oklahoma and NC State.

Olivier Stuart brings leadership, experience to Illinois men’s tennis

By Drew Friberg, Staff Writer • February 10, 2022
Oliver Stuart prepares to hit the ball during a meet at Atkins Tennis Center. Stuart won both of his singles matches during the ITA Kickoff Weekend.

Illinois men’s tennis drops out of top 25, looks to rebound with three home matches

By Drew Friberg, Staff Writer • February 3, 2022
Graduate student Olivier Stuart swings his racket during a tennis match at Atkins Tennis Center. The team lost in Mississippi this weekend against Carolina State and Oklahoma.

Illinois men’s tennis struggles in Mississippi, drops both matches in ITA Kickoff Weekend

By Drew Friberg, Staff Writer • January 30, 2022
Sophomore Illinois men's tennis Alex Petrov hits the ball during his singles match against Chicago State on Saturday. Petrov won his match 6-0 and 6-1.

Illini men’s tennis heads south for ITA Kickoff Weekend, takes on undefeated North Carolina State

By Drew Friberg, Staff Writer • January 28, 2022
Illinois Men’s Tennis Alex Brown prepares to receive the ball during his singles match against Chicago State on Jan. 22. The team hopes to keep up the success from the past season after key seniors leave.

Illini men’s tennis regroups after four seniors graduate, aims to defend Big Ten title

By Drew Friberg, Staff Writer • January 24, 2022
Illinois Men's Tennis Hunter Heck begins to swing his racket during his singles match against Chicago State on Jan. 22. The Illini won against the Cougars 4-0.

Illinois men’s tennis splits doubleheader, beats Chicago State after falling to Ohio State

By Drew Friberg, Staff Writer • January 22, 2022
Illinois Men's Tennis head coach, Brad Dancer talks with Gabrielius Guzauskas duirng the Fighting Illini Invite on Oct. 17. The Illini will be up against rival Ohio State on Saturday.

Illinois men’s tennis welcomes Big Ten rival Ohio State, Chicago State to Atkins Tennis Center

By Drew Friberg, Staff Writer • January 22, 2022
Illinois Men's Tennis Hunter Heck hits the ball during a match against Notre Dame on May 8. The Illini were away at Atlanta for the MLK Invitational from Saturday to Monday.

Illinois men’s tennis concludes MLK Invitational in first weekend of play of 2022

By Drew Friberg, Staff Writer • January 17, 2022
Wrestler Lucas Bryd prepares to wrestle opponent from Oklahoma University during a match. The Illini will be competing in the Matmen Open on Wednesday.

Illinois wrestling finishes nonconference schedule with Matmen Open in Hoffman Estates

By Drew Friberg, Staff Writer • December 29, 2021
Illinois center Kofi Cockburn dunks the basketball during the game against Saint Francis (Pa.) at State Farm Center on Saturday afternoon. The Illini beat the Red Flash, 106-48, behind a 21-point, 11-rebound double-double from Cockburn.

Illinois men’s basketball dominates Saint Francis, sets program record with 18 triples in 58-point win

By Drew Friberg, Staff Writer • December 18, 2021
Wrestler DJ Shannon wrestles an opponent during a match. The Illini wins matches against Chattanooga and SIUE and will be back in action on Dec. 29.

No. 23 Illinois wrestling moves 2-0 in season after wins against UT-Chattanooga, SIUE

By Drew Friberg, Staff Writer • December 11, 2021
Illini Tennis Hunter Heck takes on the position as a strong leader in the team as well as having a successful season this year.

Hunter Heck embraces leadership role with Illinois men’s tennis after breakout freshman season

By Drew Friberg, Staff Writer • November 10, 2021
Hunter Heck, Kweisi Kenyatte, Alex Pretrov, and Nic Meister cheer for a fellow teammate at the Big Ten Singles and Doubles Championships. The Illinois men's tennis team ended their fall season with success.

Illinois men’s tennis concludes fall season as Illini duo win Louisville Winter Tournament doubles competition

By Drew Friberg, Staff Writer • November 7, 2021
Illinois men's tennis head coach Brad Dancer talks to Gabrielius Guzauskas during the Illini Invite Oct. 17. The team aims to end their fall season on a high note.

Illinois men’s tennis splits up for weekend competitions, aims to end fall season on high note

By Drew Friberg, Staff Writer • November 3, 2021
Senior Kweisi Kenyatte hits the ball during a match against Minnesota on April 4. The Illinois men's tennis team performed well at the ITA Midwest Regionals this past weekend.

Illinois men’s tennis shows improvements, picks up wins at ITA Midwest Regionals

By Drew Friberg, Staff Writer • October 27, 2021
Illinois men’s tennis travels to East Lansing, aims to bounce back after disappointing invite performances

Illinois men’s tennis travels to East Lansing, aims to bounce back after disappointing invite performances

By Drew Friberg, Contributing Writer • October 21, 2021
Redshirt junior Nic Meister serves the ball during the Fighting Illini Invite Sunday. The team saw mixed results over the weekend.

Illinois men’s tennis hosts Fighting Illini Invite, sees mixed results over three-day event

By Drew Friberg, Contributing Writer • October 18, 2021
Graduate student Alex Brown celebrates after a play against Notre Dame on May 8. Brown recently bowed out of the ITA All-American Championships early for Illinois men's tennis.

Alex Brown bows out of ITA All-American Championships early for Illinois men’s tennis

By Drew Friberg, Contributing Writer • October 10, 2021
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