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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 split its Saturday games with the Hawkeyes

By Ethan Swanson, Staff writer • April 10, 2016

Illinois baseball’s bats come alive against Eastern Illinois

By Ethan Swanson, Staff writer • April 6, 2016

Illinois baseball beats Eastern Illinois at home

By Ethan Swanson, Staff writer • April 6, 2016

Illinois baseball unable to hold of Nebraska in final two frames

By Ethan Swanson • April 3, 2016
Illinois baseball faces Nebraska on the road this weekend

Illinois baseball faces Nebraska on the road this weekend

By Ethan Swanson • March 30, 2016

Controversial call spoils late comeback for Illinois

By Ethan Swanson • March 29, 2016
Illinois' Eric Cruickshank defends the puck during the game against Indiana Tech at the UI Ice Arena on Friday, February 27, 2016.

Illinois hockey will face Syracuse in the first round of the ACHA tournament

By Ethan Swanson • March 2, 2016
Hockey exits CSCHL Tournament, three individuals earn conference awards

Hockey exits CSCHL Tournament, three individuals earn conference awards

By Ethan Swanson • February 23, 2016
Illinois' James Mcging fights off a defender during the game against Lindenwold University at the Ice Arena on Saturday, January 30. The Illini lost 4-1.

Illinois hockey faces Robert Morris in first round of CSCHL tournament

By Ethan Swanson • February 18, 2016
James Mcging and John Olen prepare for practice.

Olen and Mcging produce back-to-back hat tricks

By Ethan Swanson • February 18, 2016
James McGing carries the puck down the ice during the game against Illinois State at the Ice Arena on February 12. The Illini won 5-2.

Pair of hat tricks and defense lead Illini into CSCHL tournament

By Ethan Swanson • February 14, 2016

Illinois hockey completes sweep of Illinois State

By Ethan Swanson • February 14, 2016
Illinois' James Mcging fights for possession of the puck during the game against Lindenwold University at the Ice Arena on Saturday, January 30. The Illini lost 4-1.

Illinois hockey’s defensive lapse puts team in tough spot for tournament play.

By Ethan Swanson • February 7, 2016
Illinois' Joey Caprio goes for a pass during round one of the CSCHL hockey tournament v. Iowa State at the Ice Arena on Friday, Feb. 20, 2015. Illinois won 2-1.

Illini hockey swept in Ohio

By Ethan Swanson • February 7, 2016
Illinois' Eric Cruickshank carries the puck up the ice during the game against Lindenwold University at the Ice Arena on Saturday, January 30. The Illini lost 4-1.

Illinois hockey hits the road for rematch with Ohio

By Ethan Swanson • February 3, 2016
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Illini of The Week Jan 27: James Mcging

By Ethan Swanson • January 27, 2016
Illinois' James Mcging (13) looks for an open pass during the game against Western Michigan University at the Ice Arena on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. Illinois won 4-3.

Illinois’ offense steps up to sweep Rochester College

By Ethan Swanson • January 25, 2016
John Olen takes a shot during the game against Western Michigan University at the Ice Arena on Saturday, Dec. 11.

Illini hockey outmatch Rochester College in two-game sweep

By Ethan Swanson • January 24, 2016
Head coach Nick Fabrini shouts instructions to his players during the game against Ohio University at the Ice Arena on Friday, Oct. 23. Illinois won 2-0.

Illinois hopes to find offense on home ice this weekend

By Ethan Swanson • January 21, 2016
Joe Olen tracks the shot to make a save during the game against Indiana at the Ice Arena on Friday, Nov. 6. Illinois won 5-3.

Illinois hockey to face disciplined opponent

By Ethan Swanson • December 9, 2015

Illinois hockey gearing up for second-half run

By Ethan Swanson • December 9, 2015
Eric Cruickshank takes a shot during the game against Iowa State at the Ice Arena on Saturday, Nov. 14. Illinois lost 3-2 in a shootout.

Mcging takes on the scorer role for Illini hockey against Robert Morris

By Ethan Swanson • December 7, 2015
Aaron Dusek takes a shot during the game against Indiana at the Ice Arena on Saturday, Nov. 6. Illinois won 5-2.

Illini hockey misses opportunity to jump to second in CSCHL

By Ethan Swanson • December 6, 2015
John Olen sends a pass across the ice during the game against Iowa State at the Ice Arena on Saturday, Nov. 14. Illinois lost 3-2 in a shootout.

Illinois reaches critical weekend for conference play

By Ethan Swanson • December 2, 2015
Joe Olen tracks the puck and makes a save in the shootout against Iowa State on Saturday. Illinois lost 3-2.

Bad ice and the penalty box cumulate to Illinois’ loss Saturday

By Ethan Swanson • November 17, 2015

Illinois hockey splits shootouts with No. 2 Iowa State

By Ethan Swanson • November 15, 2015

Olen’s return comes just in time to face No. 2 Iowa State

By Ethan Swanson • November 12, 2015

Illinois hockey can’t afford to overlook Division II Indiana

By Ethan Swanson • November 5, 2015
Illini of the week Oct. 28: Joe Olen

Illini of the week Oct. 28: Joe Olen

By Ethan Swanson • October 27, 2015
Defenseman Austin Zima fires a shot on goal during the game against Ohio University at the Ice Arena on Saturday, October 24. Illinois lost 2-3 in the shootout.

With John Olen out, brother Joe and Co. step up for Illini hockey

By Ethan Swanson • October 26, 2015
Illinois left wing Eric Cruickshank takes a shot during Saturday's game against Ohio University at the Ice Arena. Cruickshank had both Illini goals during the game but missed his shootout attempt. Illinois lost in the shootout 2-3 but split the two game series 1-1.

Shutout and shootout help Illini hockey to statement weekend

By Ethan Swanson • October 25, 2015
Left winger Eric Cruickshank takes a shot on goal against Robert Morris on Saturday at the Ice Arena. Illinois won 5-3 and Cruickshank had three goals and an assist.

Illini hockey limps into Homecoming weekend to face Ohio

By Ethan Swanson • October 21, 2015
Portrait of Eric Cruickshank.

Illini of the Week Oct. 21: Eric Cruickshank

By Ethan Swanson • October 20, 2015
Eric Cruickshank

NHL rule changes may be coming to college play soon

By Ethan Swanson • October 12, 2015
Illinois' Austin Zima (3) moves the puck away from Illinois' goal during the Ohio hockey game at the Ice Arena on Friday, October 24, 2014. The Illini won 2-1.

The Illini find success in spreading the puck

By Ethan Swanson • October 5, 2015
Illinois' Josh Belmont (10) manuevers the puck down the rink during round one of the CSCHL hockey tournament v. Iowa State at the Ice Arena on Friday, Feb. 20, 2015. Illinois won 2-1.

A depleted Illinois hockey team trounces Alabama twice in Chicago

By Ethan Swanson • October 4, 2015
Illinois' Eric Cruickshank (15) makes a short pass during the CSCHL Playoffs semi-finals v. Ohio University at the Ice Arena on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015. Illinois lost 3-5.

Illinois hockey looks for win in Chicago this weekend

By Ethan Swanson • September 30, 2015
Illinois' Joe Olen (31) deflects a shot away from the goal during round one of the CSCHL hockey tournament v. Iowa State at the Ice Arena on Friday, Feb. 20, 2015. Illinois won 2-1.

Illinois hockey’s talented youth and defense sweep Spartans

By Ethan Swanson • September 21, 2015
James Mcging (13) looks for an opening during the game against Michigan State at the University of Illinois Ice arena on September 19, 2015.

Illini hockey sweeps Michigan State in opening weekend

By Ethan Swanson • September 20, 2015
Illinois' Joey Caprio goes for a pass during round one of the CSCHL hockey tournament v. Iowa State at the Ice Arena on Friday, Feb. 20, 2015. Illinois won 2-1.

Illinois hockey to open season against Michigan State

By Ethan Swanson • September 16, 2015

Blackhawks success contributing to Illinois hockey popularity

By Ethan Swanson • August 27, 2015

The Illinois softball team looks to capitalize on best finish since 2011

By Ethan Swanson • May 10, 2015

Illinois wrestling’s Isaiah Martinez wins “Illini of the Year”

By Ethan Swanson • May 10, 2015

Martinez dominates 2015 for Illini Wrestling

By Ethan Swanson • May 10, 2015
Illinois’ Jess Perkins reaches out to catch the pitch during the softball game vs. Wisconsin at Eichelberger Field on April 17. 

The Illinois softball team looks to capitalize on best finish since 2011

By Ethan Swanson • May 5, 2015
Illinois’ Jess Perkins reaches out to catch the pitch during the softball game vs. Wisconsin at Eichelberger Field on April 17. 

Illinois softball set to finish regular season at Nebraska

By Ethan Swanson • April 30, 2015
Illinois’ Jade Vecvanags throws a pitch during the softball game vs. Western Illinois at Eichelberger Field on Tuesday. Vecvanags pitched six shutout innings.

Illinois softball finishes home schedule with 9-0 win over Western Illinois

By Ethan Swanson • April 29, 2015

Illinois softball splits mid-week series with in-state rival Northwestern

By Ethan Swanson • April 23, 2015
Illinois’ Carly Thomas swings for the ball during the team’s 5-3 win against Wisconsin at Eichelberger Field on Saturday.

Illinois softball faces Northwestern in mid-week doubleheader

By Ethan Swanson • April 22, 2015
Illinois’ Allie Bauch lines up for the hit during the softball game vs. Indiana State at Eichelberger Field on Wednesday. 

Illinois softball gets seventh-straight in Chicago

By Ethan Swanson • April 16, 2015
Illinois' Annie Flmeing lines up for the hit during the softball game v. Indiana State at Eichelberger Field on Wednesday, April 8. Illinois won 5-3.

Illinois softball’s youth leads to wins and records

By Ethan Swanson • April 14, 2015
Illinois' Jade Veccanags pitches the ball during the softball game v. Indiana State at Eichelberger Field on Wednesday. Illinois won 5-3.

Illinois softball sweeps Maryland for third-straight series win

By Ethan Swanson • April 13, 2015
Illini of the Week April 8: Annie Fleming

Illini of the Week April 8: Annie Fleming

By Ethan Swanson • April 8, 2015
Illinois' Carly Thomas (25) lets the ball go by during the softball game v. Illinois State at Eichelberger Field on Tuesday, March 31. Illinois won 5-4.

Illinois softball brings four-game win streak to Iowa

By Ethan Swanson • April 2, 2015
Illinois’ Jade Vecvanags fakes a swing during softball 5-4 victory against Illinois State at Eichelberger Field on Tuesday. 

Illinois softball knocks off Illinois State with late-inning comeback

By Ethan Swanson • April 1, 2015

Illinois Wrestling takes 12th at NCAA Championships, Martinez wins title

By Ethan Swanson • March 25, 2015
Illinois’ Jesse Delgado locks arms with Kent State’s Edilberto Vinas during the match at Huff Hall on February 15. The Illini won 38-0.

Illinois wrestling sends full lineup to NCAAs

By Ethan Swanson • March 19, 2015
Jesse Delgado defeats Kent State’s Edilberto Vinas 3-0. Delgado is fighting for his third NCAA championship.

Illinois wrestling’s Delgado will go for three-peat at nationals

By Ethan Swanson • March 18, 2015
Illinois wrestler wins Big Ten Championship for 157 pounds

Illini of the week March 11: Isaiah Martinez

By Ethan Swanson • March 11, 2015

Illinois wrestling finishes sixth at Big Ten Championships

By Ethan Swanson • March 9, 2015
Illinois' Isaiah Martinez attempts to bring down Nebraska's James Green during the wrestling match vs. Nebraska at Huff Hall on Jan. 23. The Illini lost 22-9.

Illinois wrestling prepares for Big Ten tournament

By Ethan Swanson • March 5, 2015
Illinois’ Jackson Morse grapples Kent State’s Tyler Buckwalter on the mat during the match at Huff Hall on Feb. 15. The Illini are currently preparing for the Big Ten Tournament. 

Illinois wrestling prepares for tournament season

By Ethan Swanson • February 26, 2015
Missouri’s Alan Waters tries to pin Illinois’ Jesse Delgado during the quarterfinals of the NCWA National Duals in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday. Waters won, 6-2.

Illinois wrestling snaps five-meet winning streak in loss to No. 2 Missouri

By Ethan Swanson • February 23, 2015
Illinois’ Nikko Reyes presses Kent State’s Jerald Spohn onto the mat on Sunday. Missouri is the third MAC team Illinois has faced.

Illinois wrestling faces tough test against No. 2 Missouri

By Ethan Swanson • February 19, 2015
Illinois’ Isaiah Martinez attempts to press Kent State’s Ian Miller to the ground during the match at Huff Hall on Sunday. The Illini won 38-0.

Illini win over Golden Flashes

By Ethan Swanson • February 16, 2015

Illinois wrestling begins postseason with NWCA National Duals

By Ethan Swanson • February 13, 2015
Illinois’ Jesse Degaldo makes a move against his opponent during the opening match of the season against SIUE at Huff Hall on Sunday, Nov. 9. The Illini won 44-0

Illinois wrestling’s Delgado and Morse ready for senior night

By Ethan Swanson • February 5, 2015

Illinois wrestling showed its potential in Delgado’s return

By Ethan Swanson • February 2, 2015
Illinois’ Jesse Delgado pins Rider’s Zach Valcarce during the wrestling match vs. Rider University at Huff Hall on Sunday, Nov. 9.

Illinois wrestling faces Maryland in Delgado’s return

By Ethan Swanson • January 29, 2015
Illinois’ Isaiah Martinez pins down Nebraska’s James Green and gestures for the crowd to cheer during the wrestling match vs. Nebraska at Huff Hall on Friday. The Illini lost 22-9.

Illini of the Week Jan. 28: Isaiah Martinez

By Ethan Swanson • January 28, 2015
Illinois’ Isaiah Martinez slams his opponent to the ground during the match versus Nebraska at Huff Hall on Friday. The Illini lost 22-9 and were 1-1 on the weekend.

Illinois wrestling splits Big Ten weekend

By Ethan Swanson • January 26, 2015
Illinois' Jackson Morse maintains control of his opponent on the mat during the opening match of the season against ISUE at Huff Hall on November 9. The Illini won 44-0.

Illinois wrestling hopes to avoid a third consecutive loss

By Ethan Swanson • January 22, 2015

Illini wrestling grapplers lose their first Big Ten duals on the road

By Ethan Swanson • January 20, 2015

Big Ten shines on wrestling mat

By Ethan Swanson • December 4, 2014

Illini wrestling struggle in home dual Saturday

By Ethan Swanson • December 1, 2014

Continuity breeds success for Heffernan, Illinois wrestling

By Ethan Swanson • November 20, 2014

Illini wrestling wins three dual-meets in California

By Ethan Swanson • November 17, 2014

Road trip feels like home for some Illinois wrestlers

By Ethan Swanson • November 13, 2014
Illinois' Jesse Delgado pins Rider's Zach Valcarce during the wrestling match vs. Rider University at Huff Hall on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014.

Illini wrestling sweeps quad meet to begin season

By Ethan Swanson • November 10, 2014
Illinois' Zac Brunson wrestles Michigan's Brian Murphy at Huff Hall on Jan. 18, 2014, the last time the Wolverines and the Illini met on the mat. Brunson, now a senior, will not wrestle against Michigan on Friday night in Ann Arbor, and several freshmen have been called upon to take his place.

Illinois wrestling face Rider, SIUE and NIU in home opener

By Ethan Swanson • November 6, 2014

Illinois wrestle-offs determine starters for upcoming season

By Ethan Swanson • November 3, 2014
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