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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 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.

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
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