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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
Graduate Student Megan Cooney sets the ball during their volleyball game against Valparaiso Aug. 28. Megan Cooney had 13 kills during their game as they ride the high back to Champaign.

Illinois volleyball leaves Panther Invite with polished record

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer • August 28, 2021
Junior Diana Brown hits the ball during a game against Purdue at Holloway Gym on April 3. The team prepares to play against several different team in Milwaukee this weekend.

Illinois opens season in Milwaukee for Panther Invite

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer • August 26, 2021
Diana Brown celebrates during the game against Maryland on March 20. Illinois volleyball setters are set to make a big impact this season.

Setters preview: Get set for Illini volleyball season

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer • August 24, 2021
Senior Megan Cooney celebrates with Rylee Hinton during the game against Indiana March 27. Illinois volleyball will consist of star newcomers and well seasoned veterans for the upcoming season.

Illini middle blockers, outside hitters feature veterans, newcomers for 2021 season

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer • August 19, 2021
Taylor Kuper hits the ball during the match against Indiana on March 27. Super, who earned All-Big Ten First-Team honors last season, will be an important returner for the Illini in 2021 due to a lack of depth in her position.

Building its backbone: Take a look at Illinois’ defensive specialists

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer • August 16, 2021
Illinois volleyball head coach Chris Tamas gives a thumbs up to his players during the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena Jan. 24. Illinois volleyball unveils 2021 regular-season schedule.

Illinois volleyball unveils 2021 regular-season schedule

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer • August 10, 2021
Aleks Kovacevic smiles after winning a singles match against Notre Dame May 8. Kovacevic reflects on his past five years at Illinois.

Falling into place: Take a look back at Kovacevic’s five years at Illinois

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer • June 6, 2021
Senior Zeke Clark stands in the middle of a team circle May 8 against Norte Dame. Over a long season, the team has accomplished a lot and proven to be strong together.

Men’s tennis season rewind: Illinois rides early stride throughout season to capture its successes

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer • May 27, 2021
Senior Zeke Clark swings at the tennis ball during a match against Norte Dame May 8. Senior Clark and Sophmore Montsi made their first time appearance at the NCAA Singles Tournament.

Illinois finishes singles NCAA campaign; Kovacevic, Clark close out final matches of career

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer • May 26, 2021
The Illinois tennis team cheers on teammates from the bench during their game May 7 against Depaul. The team's bench energy continues to hype up every player on the team.

Bench boost: Men’s tennis credits energy, enthusiasm from sidelines for successful season

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer • May 25, 2021
Senior Aleks Kovacevic shakes hands with another player during their game against Notre Dame May 8. Aleks Kovacevic, Siphosothando Montsi and Zeke Clark will enter the NCAA singles competition.

Three Illini enter NCAA singles competition

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer • May 22, 2021
Senior Noe Khlif and sophomore Siphosothando Montsi celebrate after gaining a point in a match on May 8 against Notre Dame. In Florida, the team had a lot of support from Illinois fans bu fell to top-seeded Florida in the Round of 16.

Bittersweet 16: Illinois falls to Florida in NCAA tournament

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer • May 18, 2021
Senior Aleks Kovacevic smiles after winning a match against Notre Dame on Saturday. The 16-seeded Illini will strive to showcase all its talents when they face No. 1 Florida at the NCAA tournament.

Illinois to take talents to Sweet 16, will play Florida in NCAA tournament

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer • May 15, 2021
The Illinois men's tennis team poses in front of the scoreboard at Khan Outdoor Tennis Complex on Saturday. Illinois beat DePaul and Notre Dame to advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament.

Illinois defeats DePaul, Notre Dame to advance in NCAA Tournament

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer • May 9, 2021

Illinois to host NCAA Regionals, looks to avenge 2019 second-round loss

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer • May 6, 2021
Communications The Illinois men’s tennis team celebrates on the court after winning the Big Ten tournament Sunday.

Illini of the week: Illinois shows resilience, wins Big Ten Tournament title over Ohio State

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer • May 6, 2021
The Illinois men's tennis team poses with the Big Ten Championship trophy after winning the tournament on Sunday. The title is the program's first since 2015.

Illinois perseveres through tournament, clinches Big Ten Tournament title

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer • May 2, 2021
The Illinois men’s tennis team cheers for a teammate during a match against Minnesota April 4. The team’s Big Ten Tournament campaign starts Friday in Lincoln,

Illinois set to compete in Big Ten Tournament as top seed in West division

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer • April 29, 2021
Redshirt sophomore Siphosothando Montsi celebrates during the match against Minnesota April 4 at Atkins Tennis Center. Montsi, along with seniors Aleks Kovacevic and Zeke Clark, were named to the All-Big Ten First Team Tuesday afternoon.

Four Illini earn All-Big Ten awards

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer • April 27, 2021
Senior Noe Khlif lunges to hit a ball in a singles match against Minnesota April 4.

Seniors make a racket, reflect on returning for fifth, final year

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer • April 26, 2021
Senior Aleks Kovacevic hits a ball during his singles match against Minnesota on April 4 at Atkins Tennis Center. Kovacevic played extremely well during the Illini men's tennis match against Indiana this weekend where team won 4-0.

Illini crumble Hoosiers to top off regular season

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer • April 24, 2021
Senior Vuc Budic talks to Siphosothando Montsi in between points against Minnesota on April 4. The Illinois men's tennis team will close out their regular season at Indiana this weekend.

Illinois to close out regular season at Indiana

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer • April 24, 2021
Junior Alex Brown hits the ball while competing against Minnesota on April 4. The Men's Tennis team hopes to continue their winning streak for their upcoming games.

Illinois captures close match against Northwestern

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer • April 18, 2021
Senior Noe Khlif lunges to hit a ball in a singles match against Minnesota on April 4. The Illinois men's tennis team will travel to Evanston, Illinois on Sunday to play Northwestern and hope to continue their winning streak.

Illinois looks to extend winning streak at Northwestern, build on season’s successes

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer • April 17, 2021
Senior Zeke Clark waits for the serve during the match against Minnesota April 4. Clark recently secured his 100th career singles victory, becoming the 16th player in program history to reach that mark.

Illini of the Week: Zeke Clark reflects on 100th career singles win, team’s journey to Big Ten West division title

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer • April 15, 2021
Junior Kweisi Kenyatte and senior Aleks Kovacevic high five each other after winning a point in their doubles match against Minnesota on April 4 at Atkins Tennis Center. The Illini men's tennis team were named Big Ten West division champions after a successful weekend in Iowa and Nebraska.

Illini claim Big Ten West title after momentous weekend in Iowa, Nebraska

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer • April 11, 2021
Junior Kweisi Kenyatte and his teammates cheer on a fellow player in a match against Minnesota on Sunday. The Illinois men's tennis team will travel to Iowa and Nebraska this weekend in hopes of keeping their winning streak alive.

Illinois set to continue hot streak against Iowa, Nebraska

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer • April 8, 2021
Redshirt sophomore Siphosothando Montsi returns the ball in his singles match against a player from Minnesota on Sunday. The Illinois men's tennis team defeated both Wisconsin and Minnesota this weekend at Atkins Tennis Center.

Illinois finishes strong at Atkins, defeats Wisconsin, Minnesota

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer • April 4, 2021
Redshirt junior Alex Clark and senior Zeke Clark celebrate after winning a point against Michigan on Friday. The Illinois men’s tennis team will face Wisconsin and Minnesota this weekend as they move closer to competing for tournament titles.

Illinois searches for success, aims for tournament titles

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer • April 1, 2021
Siphosothando Montsi cooks up savory season

Siphosothando Montsi cooks up savory season

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer • March 31, 2021
Senior Noe Khlif lunges to hit a ball during a match against the University of Michigan on Friday. The Fighting Illini men’s tennis team have reigned in eight consecutive wins with their most recent being against Michigan and Michigan State this past weekend.

Illinois shuts out Michigan, Michigan State with contributions from all players

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer • March 28, 2021
Junior Alex Brown celebrates after a play against Penn State on Feb. 19. Multiple players on the men’s tennis team received honorable rankings from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association ahead of their matches against Michigan and Michigan State this weekend.

Illinois earns spots in national rankings ahead of matches against Michigan, Michigan State

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer • March 26, 2021
Senior Aleks Kovacevic eyes the ball during an outside match. Kovacevic recently made it to the semifinals in the Association of Tennis Professionals Cleveland Challenger this weekend. On Sunday, the Illinois men’s tennis team also defeated Purdue 6-1.

Kovacevic competes in Challenger, Illinois persists in singles play to sweep Purdue

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer • March 22, 2021
Kweisi Kenyatte celebrates after a play against Northwestern on Sunday. The Fighting Illini are getting ready to compete against the Purdue Boilermakers this weekend in Indiana.

Illinois aims to pick up road wins against Indiana, Purdue

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer • March 19, 2021
Kweisi Kenyatte celebrates after winning a point against Penn State at Atkins Tennis Center on Feb. 19. The Fighting Illini rallied together after a few close matches and beat Northwestern on Sunday afternoon.

Illinois finishes strong, topples Northwestern

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer • March 14, 2021
Redshirt sophomore Siphosothando Montsi returns the ball during the match against Iowa on March 5. Illinois will play against Northwestern tomorrow.

Illinois enters match against in-state rival Northwestern with momentum

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer • March 13, 2021
Junior Kweisi Kenyatte stretches to hit the ball during the match against Iowa on Friday. Illinois swept both Iowa and Nebraska this weekend.

Illinois delivers crushing defeat to Iowa, Nebraska  

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer • March 8, 2021
Redshirt freshman Alex Bancila celebrates after scoring during the meet against Purdue on Feb. 19. Illinois will play Iowa tonight.

Illinois looks to continue winning streak against Iowa, Nebraska 

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Contributing Writer • March 5, 2021
Senior Zeke Clarke and redshirt freshman Alex Bancila speak between games during the match against Penn State on Feb. 19. The Illinois men's tennis team captured two road wins against Minnesota and Wisconsin this weekend.

Illini sweep Big Ten foes in convincing fashion

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Contributing Writer • March 2, 2021
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