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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
UConn junior guard Solo Ball shoots over Illinois junior center Tomislav Ivišić at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 28.

Shooting struggles sink No. 13 Illinois against No. 5 UConn in NYC

By Evy York, Senior Sports Reporter • Nov 28, 2025
4-star Peoria native Quinton Kitt commits to Illinois

4-star Peoria native Quinton Kitt commits to Illinois

By Evy York, Senior Sports Reporter • Nov 27, 2025
Senior guard Kylan Boswell dribbles the ball at the top of the key against Alabama on Nov. 19.

No. 8 Illinois set for home matchup with UTRGV

By Evy York, Senior Sports Reporter • Nov 24, 2025
Freshman guard Keaton Wagler dribbles on the perimeter against Colgate on Nov. 14.

No. 8 Illinois bounces back with commanding victory over LIU

By Evy York, Senior Sports Reporter • Nov 22, 2025
Sophomore guard Mihailo Petrović handles the ball against Alabama on Wednesday.

Player grades, notes from No. 8 Illinois’ first loss against No. 11 Alabama

By Evy York, Senior Sports Reporter • Nov 20, 2025
Freshman guard Keaton Wagler drives against Colgate Nov. 14.

No. 8 Illinois travels to United Center to face No. 11 Alabama

By Evy York, Senior Sports Reporter • Nov 19, 2025
Illini freshman forward David Mirković drives toward the basket against Colgate on Nov. 14 at State Farm Center.

Mirković’s record-setting night propels No. 14 Illinois past Colgate

By Evy York, Senior Sports Reporter • Nov 14, 2025
Junior wing Andrej Stojaković celebrates while coming off the floor against Texas Tech on Nov. 11.

Player grades, notes from No. 14 Illinois’ upset win over No. 11 Texas Tech

By Evy York, Senior Sports Reporter • Nov 13, 2025
Junior wing Andrej Stojaković drives to the basket against Florida Gulf Coast on Nov. 7.

No. 14 Illinois welcomes No. 11 Texas Tech for 1st Top 25 matchup

By Evy York, Senior Sports Reporter • Nov 11, 2025
Senior guard Kylan Boswell drives into the lane against Florida Gulf Coast on Nov. 7 at State Farm Center.

Career night from Boswell fuels No. 17 Illinois to victory over Florida Gulf Coast

By Evy York, Senior Sports Reporter • Nov 7, 2025
Junior center Tomislav Ivišić backs down his defender in Illinois’ Nov. 3 win over Jackson State.

Player grades, notes from No. 17 Illinois’ dominant victory over Jackson State 

By Evy York, Senior Sports Reporter • Nov 5, 2025
Junior center Tomislav Ivišić shoots a floater ahead of practice on Nov. 2 at State Farm Center.

No. 17 Illinois opens 2025-26 regular-season against Jackson State

By Evy York, Senior Sports Reporter • Nov 2, 2025
Senior forward Lia Howard dribbles the ball against Purdue on Oct. 12.

Moving on: Illini get revenge on Buckeyes in Big Ten tournament opener 

By Evy York, Senior Sports Reporter • Oct 31, 2025
Fifth year forward Kendall Bostic autographs a fan's basketball at the end of the Illinois vs. Northwestern game, in State Farm Center on Feb. 6.

Fresh, familiar faces: Illinois’ 2025-26 roster’s new depth

By Brie Dirl and Evy York • Oct 30, 2025
University soccer alum and current UIPD officer Tara Hurless stands on shift during a Homecoming football game at Gies Memorial Stadium in 2023. Hurless played soccer at the University.

Finding a way back home: Tara Hurless’ unique CU connection

By Evy York and Maaike Niekerk • Oct 30, 2025
Sophomore forward Cayla Jackson (right) and senior forward Lia Howard (left) celebrate together following a Jackson goal during their match against Purdue on Oct. 12. Illinois would go on to win the match 1-0.

Illini fight back for tie in regular season finale

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Oct 27, 2025
Illinois lands top 2026 guard Lucas Morillo

Illinois lands top 2026 guard Lucas Morillo

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Oct 24, 2025
Junior center Zvonimir Ivišić shoots a three pointer on Oct. 19 against Illinois State at State Farm Center.

Without key players, No. 17 Illini shine in exhibition rout of Redbirds

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Oct 19, 2025
Lia Howard passing the ball to her teammate at the center to attempt to score against UCLA on Oct. 13.

Illinois begins final stretch

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Oct 16, 2025
Sophomore Cayla Jackson aims for a kick during Illinois’ match against Purdue on Oct. 12.

Illinois reigns victorious against Purdue in final home match

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Oct 13, 2025
Gretchen Dolan watches Northwestern shoot a free throw on Feb. 8, 2024, at State Farm Center.

Coming back, stepping up: Gretchen Dolan returns from injury for 2025-26 season

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Oct 11, 2025
Forward Lia Howard runs towards the ball during Illinois’ game against Maryland on Sept. 29, 2024.

Who is key to Illinois’ success down the stretch?

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Oct 9, 2025
The Illini celebrate after senior forward Lia Howard gives them a 2-1 lead against the Penn State Nittany Lions on Sept. 26.

Illinois pushes past Maryland for 3rd Big Ten win

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Oct 6, 2025
Now-redshirt junior goalkeeper Izzy Lee saves the ball on Sept. 22, 2024.

Illinois bounces back with win over No. 18 Penn State

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Sep 26, 2025
Senior forward Sarah Foley guides the ball during Illinois’ match against Maryland on Sept. 29, 2024.

No. 18 Illinois extends unbeaten streak to 9 with shutout win

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Sep 20, 2025
Illinois celebrates during game against Nebraska on Feb. 16 at State Farm Center.

Women’s basketball Big Ten matchups to watch out for

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Sep 19, 2025
Sarah Foley dribbling the ball while fighting for possession during the game against Maryland on Sept. 29, 2024.

Illinois begins Big Ten play after undefeated start

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Sep 12, 2025
Both teams scramble as the Illini shot on goal nearly goes in. Wisconsin goalie Drew Stover blocks the shot as Illinois senior Sarah Foley attempts to head the ball in during the match on Oct. 12, 2023.

Illinois stays undefeated through first 5 games

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Sep 2, 2025
Now-redshirt junior goalkeeper Izzy Lee saves the ball on Sept. 22, 2024.

Illini improve to 4-0 after their fourth shutout of season

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Aug 30, 2025
Junior Mia Morello competes in pole vault at a meet on April 26 at Demirjian Park.

Illini earn an array of accolades at NCAA Championships

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Jun 17, 2025
The Illinois football team runs onto the field filled with energy at the start of the Illinois v Purdue football game on Oct. 12. in Memorial Stadium

Welcome to Illinois

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Apr 30, 2025
Junior Tate Costa and sophomore Garrett Schooley at the meet against Nebraska on Jan 31.

What’s next: Who to look out for in 2025-26

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Apr 29, 2025
The Illinois men's gymnastics team huddles up after their senior day meet on March 8. Illinois lost the meet to Penn State 312.550-321.750.

Goals vs reality after men’s gymnastics NCAAs

By Laura Mendes and Evy York • Apr 22, 2025
Head coach Nadalie Walsh encourages redshirt sophomore Megan Sapp during a meet against Ohio State Feb. 7. Illinois upset Ohio with a team score of 196.150-195.475.

Illinois in search for new women’s gymnastics head coach

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Apr 15, 2025
Linebackers coach Archie McDaniel stands in front of the Illinois football team before the first game of the 2024 season.

Three-star linebacker Tony Williams commits to Illinois

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Apr 14, 2025
Members of the women's gymnastics team raise their hands to high-five a teammate during a meet against Ohio State on Mar. 7.

Two perspectives on a bittersweet ending

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Apr 7, 2025
Illinois cruises to victory at the NWBIT, secures third-place finish

Illinois cruises to victory at the NWBIT, secures third-place finish

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Mar 30, 2025
Illinois men's gymnastics huddles up after their senior day meet on March 8. Illinois lost the meet to Penn State 312.550-321.750.

Opinion | No. 7 Illini fight back in upset win: individual athlete notes, grades

By Evy York and Laura Mendes • Mar 27, 2025
Freshman Chloe Cho waves to the crowd after being announced the winner of the floor exercise during a meet against Missouri on Feb. 9.

Cho solidifies place in history books

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Mar 25, 2025
Freshman Chloe Cho transitions between bars during a meet against Missouri Sunday. Illinois lost the second meet of Alumni Weekend 197.200-196.675.

Illinois gets back on track with victory at home

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Mar 21, 2025
On Feb. 18, Illini fans cheer during a women’s gymnastics match at Huff Hall.

A career of perseverance, positivity

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Mar 8, 2025
Associate head coach Josh Nilson talks to the women’s gymnastics team after the second rotation of a meet against Missouri on Feb. 9.

Opinion | What Illinois can improve after B1G Four 

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Mar 4, 2025
Junior Ryan Vanichtheeranont hoists himself up on the parallel bars during a meet against Nebraska on Jan. 31.

Illinois is coming back home

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Mar 1, 2025
Senior Amari Sewell talks to his Illini teammates during a meet against Nebraska on Jan. 31.

Highs, lows of Winter Cup for No. 5 Illinois

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Feb 25, 2025
Sophomore Brandon Dang performs on the pommel horse against Nebraska on Jan. 31.

Brandon Dang earns Specialist of the Week

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Feb 21, 2025
Senior Ruthuja Nataraj celebrates with head coach Nadalie Walsh after her beam routine during a meet against Missouri on Feb. 9. Illinois lost the second meet of Alumni Weekend 197.200-196.675.

No. 21 women’s gymnastics moves up the ranks

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Feb 18, 2025
Freshman Chloe Cho celebrates with head coach Nadalie Walsh after her beam routine during a meet against Missouri on Feb. 9. Illinois lost the second meet of Alumni Weekend 197.200-196.675.

Key matchups at Zou to the Lou this weekend

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Feb 14, 2025
Sophomore Preston Ngai holds his weight on the pommel horse during a meet against Nebraska on Jan. 31.

3 questions following No. 4 Illinois’ loss to No. 6 Michigan 

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Feb 11, 2025
Freshman Ian Sandoval holds himself up on the parallel bars during a meet against Nebraska on Jan. 31.

Ian Sandoval receives honors ahead of No. 7 Michigan

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Feb 8, 2025
Junior Arielle Ward in her Illini uniform during a meet against Minnesota on Feb. 18, 2024.

Takeaways from Illinois’ loss to No. 24 Penn State

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Feb 3, 2025
Freshman Ian Sandoval maintains strength on the pommel horse at a meet against No. 4 Nebraska on Jan. 31.

Phillips’ homecoming cut short as No. 2 Illinois defeats No. 4 Nebraska

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Feb 3, 2025
Mike Neu coaching the Ball State Cardinals against the Florida Atlantic Owls in 2019.

Experienced offensive coach ready to join Illinois staff in 2025

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Jan 29, 2025
Head coach Daniel Ribeiro talks with his squad after the match against Michigan on Feb. 3, 2024.

What to know before No. 3 Illinois men’s gymnastics takes on No. 2 Oklahoma

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Jan 25, 2025
Phillips, underclassmen lead Illinois men’s gymnastics to Windy City Invitational title

Phillips, underclassmen lead Illinois men’s gymnastics to Windy City Invitational title

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Jan 22, 2025
Sophomore Brandon Dang completes his pommel horse routine and celebrates with the team during a victory over No. 4 Michigan on Feb. 3, 2024.

Men’s gymnastics gears up for 2025 season opener 

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Jan 18, 2025
Junior catcher Camden Janik celebrates with his team in the dugout after crushing a homerun during a 17-6 win over Penn State on March 26.

New Year, new Illini

By Ben Fader, Evy York and Conor Blount • Jan 1, 2025
Men’s gymnastics plans to build on 2024 success in 2025

Men’s gymnastics plans to build on 2024 success in 2025

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Dec 14, 2024
Men’s club soccer heads to Round Rock for Nationals

Men’s club soccer heads to Round Rock for Nationals

By Evy York, Contributing Writer • Nov 19, 2024
2 Illinois alumni become wheelchair champions at NYC Marathon

2 Illinois alumni become wheelchair champions at NYC Marathon

By Evy York, Contributing Writer • Nov 7, 2024
Dads Weekend 2024: Live coverage

Dads Weekend 2024: Live coverage

By The Daily Illini News Staff • Nov 1, 2024

Illinois soccer faces in-state rival Northwestern in final home game

By Evy York, Contributing Writer • Oct 27, 2024