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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 baseball against Indiana on April 13 at Illinois Field in Champaign.

Illinois pitching shines during midweek win over Bradley

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • May 1, 2025
(L-R) Redshirt sophomore infielder Kyle Schupmann and senior infielder Coltin Quagliano celebrate during Illinois' game against Indiana on April 12.

Westcott’s big day propels Illinois to run rule win over Indiana State

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • April 25, 2025
The Illini gather for a mound visit during their game against the Indiana Hoosiers on April 12.

Illinois cruises through midweek game against SIUE

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • April 18, 2025
Graduate student catcher Jacob Schroeder walks back to his post behind home plate against Maryland on April 6.

Illinois loses via run rule to Illinois State

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • April 10, 2025
Sophomore left-handed pitcher Regan Hall delivers a pitch during a game against Maryland on April 6.

Illinois wins 4 games straight

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • April 8, 2025
Illinois cruises through midweek matchup against Illinois State

Illinois cruises through midweek matchup against Illinois State

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • April 3, 2025
Illinois baseball in its dugout during a game on April 1, 2023.

Illinois gets much needed series win over Michigan State

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • April 1, 2025
Senior infielder Coltin Quagliano after swinging at the plate during a game against Northwestern on April 21, 2024.

Illinois takes down in-state foe during midweek matchup

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • March 13, 2025
Illinois baseball’s dugout during a game against Northern Illinois on April 12, 2024.

Illinois drops 2 of 3 against Michigan

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • March 11, 2025
The infield waits for a pitching change during a 10-6 midweek victory over Illinois State on April 9, 2024.

Illinois goes broke in Vegas

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • March 4, 2025
Sophomore outfielder Cameron Chee-Aloy prepares to swing at the plate during a game against Northern Illinois on April 12, 2024.

3 questions before Illinois makes trip to Sin City

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • February 28, 2025
Redshirt senior Drake Westcott gets set at the plate during a game against Northwestern on April 21, 2024.

Opinion | The good, bad, ugly from Illinois in Lone Star State

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • February 25, 2025
Illinois track and field gears up for Alex Wilson Invitational

Illinois track and field gears up for Alex Wilson Invitational

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • February 22, 2025
Halle Hill puts on record-breaking performance in Arkansas

Halle Hill puts on record-breaking performance in Arkansas

By Eric Brewer and Stephen Bradshaw • February 19, 2025
Junior catcher Camden Janik walks behind the plate under the Friday night lights in a victory over Penn State on March 29, 2024.

Illinois baseball takes opening series over Abilene Christian

By Eric Brewer and Stephen Bradshaw • February 18, 2025
Illinois baseball jogs off Illinois Field after a 15-5 win over Northern Illinois on April 12, 2024.

Illinois to begin season in Lone Star State 

By Brendan Gallian, Eric Brewer and Stephen Bradshaw • February 14, 2025
Runners race around the track corner during a relay on April 8, 2023.

Illinois splits up for double meet

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • February 7, 2025
Illinois baseball celebrates after a home run against Northwestern on April 21, 2024.

Illinois heads into 2025 with high expectations

By Brendan Gallian, Eric Brewer and Stephen Bradshaw • February 1, 2025
Illinois dominates Fighting Illini Challenge led by De Greef, Thomas

Illinois dominates Fighting Illini Challenge led by De Greef, Thomas

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • January 28, 2025
A recruitment graphic made for Kenyon Alston.

Illinois adds wide receiver to its 2026 class

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • January 23, 2025
Freshman middle blocker Ashlyn Philpot secures a point for Illinois and turns to celebrate with her teammates on Oct. 16, 2024.

Club volleyball helps pave way for new generation

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • January 15, 2025
Illinois volleyball goes through handshake lines before its matchup against Northwestern at Huff Hall on Oct. 6.

What’s next for Illinois? An offseason of questions

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • December 15, 2024
Graduate student outside hitter Raina Terry taps the volleyball in a home match against Nebraska on Oct. 3.

Illinois ends season on disappointing note, loses to No. 8 Northern Iowa

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • December 8, 2024
Illinois volleyball cheers in excitement during its match against USC on Nov. 8.

Illinois finishes year with loss, puts postseason into question

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • December 1, 2024
The Illinois volleyball starters take the floor and huddle before first hit on Nov. 7.

Illinois volleyball suffers tough loss over Thanksgiving break

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • November 29, 2024
Senior wide receiver Pat Bryant runs out of the tunnel to a big applause at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 12.

Thanksgiving Illini special: Athletes who feasted this season

By Ben Fader, Laura Mendes, Eric Brewer and Brie Dirl • November 28, 2024
Illinois volleyball celebrates a point during a 3-0 victory over Ohio State on Nov. 9.

Illinois looks to finish the season strong as postseason nears

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • November 27, 2024
Freshman outside hitter Laynie Smith high fives her teammates before a matchup against Nebraska on Oct. 3.

Illinois leaves 1-1 weekend feeling dissapointed

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • November 24, 2024
Illinois volleyball gathers into a huddle during its matchup against Maryland on Oct. 20.

Illinois aims for bounce-back wins against Rutgers, UCLA

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • November 22, 2024
Graduate student outside hitter Raina Terry slams the volleyball over the net against Michigan State on Sept. 24, 2023.

Illinois volleyball looks to regroup after 0-2 weekend

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024
Graduate student outside hitter Raina Terry gets fired up in a matchup against Purdue on Oct. 28, 2023.

Quick turnaround up next for Illinois volleyball following Penn State

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • November 17, 2024
Graduate student Raina Terry rears back for an emphatic spike against Indiana on Oct. 16.

Main takeaways from Illinois’ upset over No. 20 USC

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • November 10, 2024
The Huff Hall crowd cheers an Illinois point on Oct. 20 against Maryland.

Keys to success for Illinois volleyball this weekend

By Eric Brewer and Lexie Breymeyer • November 8, 2024
Illinois volleyball huddles before its Oct. 3 matchup against Nebraska in Huff Hall.

3 takeaways from Illinois’ loss to Wisconsin

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • November 5, 2024
Redshirt-junior Brooke Mosher sets for graduate student Christina Martinez Mundo at the net on Oct. 20 at Huff Hall.

The good, the bad, the ugly from Illinois volleyball’s victory over Northwestern

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • November 4, 2024
Illinois celebrates after clinching a heated point in the first set against Maryland on Oct. 20.

The trick, the treat, the downright scary of Illinois volleyball

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • October 28, 2024

Illinois puts 5-game win streak at risk with No. 2 Nebraska rematch

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • October 25, 2024

Illinois set to host Indiana for fourth home game

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • October 16, 2024
The Illini volleyball team line up at the baseline in Huff Hall before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Oct. 3.

Illinois volleyball mid-season update

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • October 13, 2024
Returning junior Brooke Mosher is Illinois’ golden setter as she has a perfect night of bumps, sets and spikes.

Illinois volleyball sweeps Michigan for 2nd conference win

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • October 12, 2024
Graduate Outside Hitter Raina Terry spikes the ball in Thursday's match against Nebraska.

Illinois gets stuffed by No. 2 Nebraska for third-straight loss

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • October 4, 2024

Illinois loses back-to-back games to begin conference play

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • September 29, 2024
Illinois volleyball players signal to their teammates in a match against Illinois State University on Sept. 3.

Illinois volleyball swept in Big Ten opener

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • September 28, 2024
Senior libero Caroline Barnes dives for a dig against Illinois State on Sept. 3 at Huff Hall.

Illinois volleyball finishes with win and loss in Lippy Invite

By Eric Brewer and Lexie Breymeyer • September 22, 2024
Fifth-year outside hitter Raina Terry enters Huff Hall at the first home match of the year against Illinois State.

Illinois bounces back with 4-set victory over Western Kentucky

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • September 15, 2024

Illinois looks to stay unbeaten in Hyatt Place Invitational

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • September 13, 2024
Redshirt Junior Setter Brooke Mosher getting into position before a point during a match against ISU on Sept. 3.

Undefeated Cyclone Invitational lifts Illinois volleyball to 6-0 record

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • September 9, 2024

Illinois improves to 4-0 after sweeping Toledo

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • September 7, 2024
Illinois wins third straight to start the year

Illinois wins third straight to start the year

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • September 4, 2024
Illinois with a sweep victory over Bowling Green to improve to 2-0

Illinois with a sweep victory over Bowling Green to improve to 2-0

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • September 1, 2024
Courtesy of Illini Athletics

Illinois looks for strong start in Best Western Invitational

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • August 30, 2024
Illinois baseball players kneel before a game on May 3. The Illini are hoping for an NCAA D1 regional berth.

Illinois eliminated from Big Ten tournament after Michigan loss

By Eric Brewer, Sports Writer • May 25, 2024
Illinois baseball players huddle up on May 10.

Illinois survives in extra innings to avoid elimination

By Eric Brewer, Sports Writer • May 23, 2024

Illinois looks to make the Big Ten tournament with senior day series against Iowa

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • May 3, 2024
Aisyn Caryl makes a big catch in the outfield at Eichelberger Field in Urbana during a game against Southern Illinois.

Big seventh inning in game 3 helps softball avoid sweep

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • April 29, 2024

Illinois looks to slow down a red-hot Ohio State

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • April 26, 2024
Graduate student Kelly Ryono gets ready for her at-bat during a softball game on Sept. 28.

Illinois softball secures much-needed series win against Michigan State

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • April 21, 2024
Junior outfielder Stevie Meade passing the ball back from the outfield during a game against Southern Illinois on April 10 2024.

Illinois softball hope to bounce back against Michigan State

By Eric Brewer and Ben Fader • April 19, 2024
The Illini chat during a timeout after a rocky start to the inning on April 10.

Illinois seeks revenge against Northwestern in the battle for Illinois 

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • April 16, 2024
Junior Pitcher Tori McQueen pitching for the first three innings of the game on Wednesday.

Illinois looks to derail Purdue’s six-game win streak during Strikeout Cancer weekend

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • April 11, 2024

Illinois opens up homestand 0-2 against in-state competition 

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • April 10, 2024
#30 Lauren Wiles pitches in a game against SIUE on March 27. Illinois would win the game 19-9 after 6 innings.

Illinois softball swept by Minnesota, looks for bounce-back series

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • April 5, 2024
Illinois line up before a game against SIUE on March 27.

Illinois softball swept by Minnesota at home

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • March 31, 2024
Four dishes of rib tips and burnt ends from Black Dog Smoke & Ale House on Feb. 9. The sokehouse is located on North Chestnut Street in Champaign.

Best of CU | Best BBQ: Black Dog Smoke & Ale House

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • March 28, 2024

Illinois softball travels to St. Louis for Billiken Spring Tournament

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • March 9, 2024
Redshirt senior outfielder Danielle Davis hits a lead-off double to left-center field in the bottom of the third inning against Northwestern on Apr. 5.

Illinois travels south for Purple and Gold Challenge

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • February 29, 2024
Junior Utility Abby Ryniec runs toward first base during the game against Parkland on Sept. 28.

Illinois softball takes 2 victories at Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • February 26, 2024
Redshirt Senior pitcher Addy Jarvis throws out the ball against Ohio State on Apr. 15.

Illinois softball looks for first 2024 win at Spring Games

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • February 15, 2024
Head coach Tyra Perry yells from the field as Illinois faces off against Ohio on Apr. 15.

Coach Tyra Perry eyes improvement after 12th-place finish in 2023

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • January 21, 2024
Senior outside hitter Raina Terry serves the ball at the second set against Rutgers on Oct. 15.

Raina Terry motivated heading into final spring season with Illini volleyball

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • January 20, 2024
Junior running back #23 Reggie Love III gathers with his family before the game for a photo on Nov. 25.

Illinois running back Reggie Love III enters transfer portal

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • November 30, 2023
Senior outside hitter Raina Terry spikes in the first set against Ohio State on Nov. 15. Terry's form continued as she led Saturday night against Michigan, accumulating 21 points and 17 kills.

Illinois beats Michigan in straight sets on senior night, Terry announces fifth year

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • November 19, 2023

Illinois volleyball looks for win against Ohio State after loss to Nebraska

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • November 15, 2023

Illinois volleyball falls to No. 1 Nebraska in 4 sets

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • November 12, 2023
Kennedy Collins and Brooke Mosher block a Northwestern dig at Huff Hall on Nov. 1..

Illinois volleyball looks to bounce back against Iowa

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • November 10, 2023
Junior libero Caroline Barnes receives a serve in the game against Northwestern on Wednesday.

Illinois ends 6-match winning streak in straight set loss against No. 2 Wisconsin 

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • November 4, 2023
The Illini celebrate after winning a point in the first set on Saturday against Purdue at Huff Hall. Illinois will face Northwestern on Nov. 1.

Illinois volleyball puts 5-game win streak on the line against Northwestern

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • November 1, 2023
Senior outside hitter Raina Terry spikes in the first set against Indiana players at Huff Hall on Wednesday.

Illinois volleyball puts 4-game win streak on the line against No. 16 Purdue

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • October 28, 2023
Senior outside hitter Raina Terry celebrating against Rutgers on Oct. 15. Illinois will be up against Indiana in Huff Hall Wednesday.

Illinois volleyball hosts Indiana for tough matchup with 3-game win streak on the line

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • October 25, 2023
Senior outside hitter Raina Terry first set against Rutgers on Oct. 15. Illinois will be up against Rutgers in Huff Hall Wednesday.

Illinois volleyball tops Rutgers in 5 sets, gets back to .500

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • October 23, 2023
Fifth-year outside hitter Jessica Nunge third set on Sunday. Illinois is going up against Maryland tonight in hopes for a win.

Illinois volleyball looks to continue dominant streak over Maryland

By Eric Brewer, Contributing Writer • October 20, 2023

Illinois volleyball looks for a win against Rutgers after 3 straight losses

By Eric Brewer, Contributing Writer • October 14, 2023
Senior outside hitter Raina Terry prepares to serve against the Wisconsin Badgers at Huff Hall on Oct. 7.

Illinois volleyball drops third straight match vs. Ohio State

By Eric Brewer, Contributing Writer • October 14, 2023
Junior outside hitter Kayla Burbage spikes the ball against Iowa on Saturday. The Illini suffered a loss against Purdue on Wednesday.

Illinois volleyball falls in straight-set loss to Purdue

By Eric Brewer, Contributing Writer • October 4, 2023