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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
Former Illinois offensive lineman Nick Allegretti gets ready to make a block during the game against Minnesota at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 3, 2018. Allegretti is the most recent draft pick out of Illinois, though a few former players are expecting to hear their names called at the 2021 NFL Draft this weekend.

Allegretti selected by Kansas City Chiefs in NFL Draft

By Gavin Good, Staff Writer • Apr 29, 2019
Ricky Smalling uses the catapult vest at Memorial Stadium. The vests transmit data to assistant strength and conditioning coach John Ferranto, who monitors it during practice.

Illinois Staff using Catapult Tech

By Gavin Good, Staff Writer • Apr 22, 2019
Milo Eifler dashes down the field at Memorial Stadium during the Spring football game on Saturday. The players worked hard to set the scene for the upcoming summer and fall practices.

Illinois looks forward to fall

By Gavin Good, Staff Writer • Apr 15, 2019
Lovie Smith leading spring practice on Saturday.

Coaches looking to assess players’ performances during spring game

By Gavin Good, Staff Writer • Apr 12, 2019
New football commit Reggie Love III poses with Lovie Smith at Memorial Stadium. Three new recruits comitted to Illinois on Monday and Tuesday.

Junior Day pulls in new recruits

By Gavin Good, Staff Writer • Apr 11, 2019
Lovie Smith coaches at the Illini football spring open practice on Saturday. He brought back staff member Mike Bellamy to fulfill a new role.

Illini make changes for upcoming season

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Apr 8, 2019
The State Farm Center, located at 1800 S. First St. in Champaign, will be home to performance of Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band on August 20.

Beer sales coming this fall

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Apr 4, 2019
Redshirt-freshman Julian Pearl runs a route in spring practices at Memorial Stadium

Smith, Pearl swap positions

By Gavin Good, Staff Writer • Apr 1, 2019
Richmond grad transfer Dejon Brissett took to Instagram and Twitter to announce his move to Champaign and back to the state of Illinois. The Canada played football for Lake Forest Academy in high school.

Illini add Richmond grad transfer receiver

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Mar 18, 2019
Illinois guard Aaron Jordan (23), forward Kipper Nichols (2), guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) and guard Trent Frazier (1) watch forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) shoot two free throws after a technical foul during the game against Iowa in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center on Thursday, March 14. The Illini lost 83-62.

Illinois ends season on a low note, looks toward program’s future

By Gavin Good, Staff Writer • Mar 15, 2019
Illinois forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (left) celebrates with guard Andres Feliz (right) during the game against Northwestern in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center on Wednesday. The Illini won 74-69, keeping them in the tournament.

Illini avoid early exit with OT win over Wildcats in first round of Big Ten Tournament

By Gavin Good, Staff Writer • Mar 14, 2019
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu waits to throw the ball in during the game against Michigan State at the State Farm Center on Feb. 5. The Illini won 79-74.

Dosunmu makes Big Ten All-Freshman team

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Mar 14, 2019
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) draws contact on his way to the basket during the game against Northwestern at State Farm Center on Sunday, March 3, 2019. The Illini won 81-76.

Illinois to face Northwestern in first round of conference tournament

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Mar 13, 2019
Illinois guard Aaron Jordan shoots a three during the game against Indiana at the State Farm Center on Thursday. The Illini lost 92-74.

Illini close out Big Ten slate with fourth loss in last five games

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Mar 11, 2019
Illinois senior Aaron Jordan waves to the crowd as he is recognized before the game against Indiana at the State Farm Center on Thursday. The Illini lost 92-74.

Loyalty defines Jordan’s legacy

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Mar 11, 2019
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu drives to the basket during the game against Indiana at the State Farm Center on Thursday. The Illini lost 92-74.

Notes: Disappearing defense led to disappointing sendoff for seniors in home finale loss

By Gavin Good, Staff Writer • Mar 8, 2019
Illinois guard Aaron Jordan celebrates after making a 3-pointer during the game against Northwestern at the State Farm Center on Sunday. The Illini won 81-76.

Illinois set for last home game of season

By Gavin Good, Staff Writer • Mar 7, 2019
Illinois guard Tevian Jones high-fives members of the Orange Krush student section during the game against Rutgers at the State Farm Center on Feb. 9. The Illini won in overtime, 99-94.

Jones reflects on first season

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Mar 7, 2019
Illinois guard Andres Feliz goes up for a layup during the game against Northwestern at the State Farm Center on Sunday. Feliz put up a career-high 26 points to help the Illini defeat the Wildcats, 81-76.

Notes: Illinois back in win column with 81-76 victory over Northwestern

By Gavin Good, Staff Writer • Mar 4, 2019
Illinois guard Andres Feliz (10) gets blocked by Purdue center Matt Haarms (32) during the game against Purdue at Mackey Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019. The Illini lost 73-56.

Illinois drops third-straight to No. 14 Purdue

By Gavin Good, Staff Writer • Feb 28, 2019
Illinois guard Trent Frazier drives to the basket during the game against Michigan State at the State Farm Center on Feb. 5. The Illini won 79-74.

Team in need of new energy

By Gavin Good, Staff Writer • Feb 28, 2019
Members of the 1989 Flyin’ Illini team gather around coach Lou Henson. The team advanced to the 1989 Final Four in Seattle before losing to eventual champion Michigan.

Flyin’ Illini return, praise current team

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Feb 25, 2019
Illinois guard Andres Feliz (10) goes up for a layup during the game against Penn State at State Farm Center on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019.

Notes: Illinois drops game 83-76 for fifth-straight loss to Penn State

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Feb 23, 2019
Illinois guard Andres Feliz attempts to put up a layup during the game against Wisconsin at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday. The Illini lost 58-64, snapping the team's longest win streak in the Brad Underwood era.

Win streak snapped as Illinois falls to Wisconsin

By Gavin Good, Staff Writer • Feb 19, 2019
Illinois guard Tyler Underwood (32) drives to the basket during the game against Minnesota at State Farm Center on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. The Illini won 95-68.

Underwoods ignore the criticism, appreciate the experience

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Feb 18, 2019
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) brings the ball up the court during the game against Iowa at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019. The Illini lost 95-71.

Illinois gets first win at Ohio State in a decade for fourth-straight win

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Feb 16, 2019
Illinois forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili rises up to dunk the ball during the game against Michigan State at the State Farm Center on Feb. 5. The Illini won 79-74 and are looking to continue their win streak against the Buckeyes on Thursday.

Illinois takes three-game win streak to surging Ohio State

By Gavin Good, Staff Writer • Feb 14, 2019
Keynodo Hudson worked under Lane Kiffin at both the University of Southern California and Florida Atlantic University. In 2017, he helped the Owls finish 11-3.

Smith hires son to staff, adds cornerbacks coach

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Feb 11, 2019
Illinois forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili goes up for a layup during the game against Rutgers at the State Farm Center on Saturday. The Illini won 99-94, making this the team's third straight Big Ten win.

Notes, takeaways: Illinois wins 99-94 over Rutgers

By Gavin Good, Staff Writer • Feb 9, 2019
Illinois guard Trent Frazier draws contact on a layup during the game against Wisconsin at the State Farm Center on Jan. 23. The Illini lost 72-60.

Illini look to finish three-game home stand undefeated

By Gavin Good, Staff Writer • Feb 8, 2019
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) looks to pass the ball during the game against Michigan State at State Farm Center on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019. The Illini won 79-74.

Dosunmu, relentless defense spark potentially program-changing win

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Feb 6, 2019
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood reacts to action on the court during the game against Wisconsin at State Farm Center on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. The Illini lost 72-60.

Illini seek first top-10 win since 2013 in matchup with Michigan State

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Feb 5, 2019
Illinois guard Trent Frazier (1) celebrates with forward Kipper Nichols (2) after hitting a three during the game against Nebraska at the State Farm Center on Saturday. The Illini won 71-64.

Illini bring defense for third Big Ten win

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Feb 3, 2019
Illinois guard Aaron Jordan (23) shoots a three during the game against Wisconsin at State Farm Center on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. The Illini lost 72-60.

Illini set to square off against reeling Nebraska

By Gavin Good, Staff Writer • Feb 1, 2019
Illinois guard Trent Frazier (1) drives to the basket during the game against Evansville at State Farm Center on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.

Illinois falls at Minnesota despite Frazier’s explosive offense

By Gavin Good, Staff Writer • Jan 31, 2019
Illinois guard Tevian Jones goes up for a reverse layup during the game against Minnesota at the State Farm Center on Jan. 16. The Illini won 95-68. Illinois beat Maryland on Saturday at Madison Square Garden thanks to Jones.

Team’s belief fuels Jones’ breakout

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Jan 31, 2019
Illinois forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) fights for position to rebound the ball during the game against Minnesota at State Farm Center on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019.

Illinois heads to Minnesota in search of series sweep

By Gavin Good, Staff Writer • Jan 30, 2019
Illinois guard Tevian Jones dribbles around his defender during the game against Minnesota at the State Farm Center on Jan. 16. The Illini won 95-68.

Illini freshmen blossom in The Garden

By Gavin Good, Staff Writer • Jan 26, 2019
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood reacts to action on the court during the game against Wisconsin at State Farm Center on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. The Illini lost 72-60.

Notes, takeaways from Illinois’ 72-60 loss to Wisconsin

By Gavin Good, Staff Writer • Jan 24, 2019
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) goes up for a layup during the game against Michigan at State Farm Center on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019.

Dosunmu’s recent streak taking him further into the spotlight

By Gavin Good, Staff Writer • Jan 24, 2019
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood talks to the official after guard Aaron Jordan (23) was whistled for his fifth foul during the game against Iowa at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Sunday. The Illini lost 95-71.

Momentum lost after Iowa defeat

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Jan 22, 2019
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu goes up for a layup during the game against Minnesota at the State Farm Center on Wednesday. The Illini won 95-68.

Notes, takeaways from Illinois’ first conference win of season

By Gavin Good, Staff Writer • Jan 17, 2019
Illinois guard Trent Frazier (1) drives to the basket during the game against University of Nevada, Las Vegas at State Farm Center on Saturday, Dec. 8.

Illinois looks to pick up first Big Ten win against Minnesota

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Jan 16, 2019
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) walks off the court after the game against Georgetown at State Farm Center on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018.

Illinois closes nonconference play with worst defeat since 2011

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Dec 30, 2018
Illinois forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili fights for position to rebound a free throw during the game against Georgetown at the State Farm Center on Nov. 13. The Illini lost 88-80.

Illinois foul trouble proves costly in early season

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Dec 6, 2018
Illinois guard Trent Frazier (1) shoots a three during the game against Mississippi Valley State at State Farm Center on Sunday, Nov. 25. The Illini won 86-67.

Underwood switches it up, Illini rain threes in rebound victory

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Nov 26, 2018
Illinois head coach Lovie Smith calls the defensive plays during the game against Minnesota at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018.

Season-defining themes repeat in loss to close Smith’s third year

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Nov 26, 2018
Illinois tight end Austin Roberts (36) carries the American flag onto the field before the game against Iowa at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018.

Iowa spoils senior night, takes down Illinois in historic 63-0 loss

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Nov 17, 2018
Illinois running back Reggie Corbin tries to break a tackle during the game against Minnesota at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 3. The Illini won 55-31.

Rushing proves to be team’s most consistent success

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Nov 15, 2018
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) rises up for a jumper during the game against Georgetown at State Farm Center on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018.

Georgetown upends Illinois despite Dosunmu’s high scoring effort

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Nov 14, 2018
Illinois quarterback AJ Bush (1) passes the ball during the game against Purdue at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018.

Notes and grades from Illinois’ 54-35 loss at Nebraska

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Nov 10, 2018
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) drives to the basket during the game against Evansville at State Farm Center on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.

Biggest takeaways from Illinois’ 99-60 win over Evansville

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Nov 9, 2018
Illinois head coach Lovie Smith sings “Hail to the Orange” with his team after the game against Minnesota at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. The Illini won 55-31.

Illinois looks to continue win streak away at Nebraska

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Nov 8, 2018
Illinois wide receiver Ricky Smalling (4) poses in the endzone after scoring a touchdown during the game against Minnesota at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 3.

Notes and grades from Illinois’ 55-31 win over Minnesota

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Nov 4, 2018
Illinois offensive lineman Nick Allegretti (53) blocks for running back Reggie Corbin (2) on his way to the end zone during the game against Western Illinois at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 8.

Illini cope with adversity, defensive struggles

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Nov 1, 2018
Illinois quarterback AJ Bush (1) rushes the ball for a touchdown during the game against Purdue at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018.

Notes and grades from Illinois’ loss at Maryland

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Oct 27, 2018
Illinois running back Reggie Corbin runs with the ball after making a 52-yard catch during the game against Purdue at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 13. Corbin heads home to Maryland for the first time in his collegiate career Saturday to play the Terrapins.

Corbin to head home, play against familiar faces

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Oct 25, 2018
Illinois defensive back Cameron Watkins (left) and linebacker Jake Hansen (right) make a tackle during the game against Purdue at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Purdue dominates Illinois in every aspect

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Oct 18, 2018
Purdue wide receiver Isaac Zico makes a touchdown catch over defensive back Jartavius Martin during the game against Purdue at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Purdue hands Illinois fourth-straight Homecoming loss

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Oct 13, 2018
Illinois running back Reggie Corbin (2) carries the ball down the field during the game against Penn State at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. The Illini lost 63-24.

Patience, hard work proves critical in Corbin’s renaissance

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Oct 11, 2018
Illinois running back Reggie Corbin (2) runs with the ball during the game against Kent State at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. The Illini won 31-24.

Grades and game notes from Illinois’ 38-17 win over Rutgers

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Oct 6, 2018
Illinois offensive lineman Nick Allegretti (right) blocks for running back Reggie Corbin (left) on his way to the end zone during the game against Western Illinois at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 8. Offensive coordinator Rod Smith wants to improve protection to open up running lanes this season.

Illinois seeks to end losing streak

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Oct 4, 2018
Illinois quarterback AJ Bush celebrates while running onto the field at the start of the game against Western Illinois at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 8. After two wins and two losses, this past bye week allowed the Illini to reevaluate and rest up.

Bye week comes at ‘perfect’ time for Illini

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Oct 1, 2018
Martin comfortable in starting role, making history as a true freshman

Martin comfortable in starting role, making history as a true freshman

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Sep 27, 2018
Illinois running back Reggie Corbin (2) carries the ball down the field during the game against Penn State at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. The Illini lost 63-24.

Illinois vs. Penn State grades, game notes

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Sep 24, 2018
Illinois kicker Chase McLaughlin practices during a timeout in the game against USF at Soldier Field on Saturday. McLaughlin went 4-for-4 in the game and is the first kicker in Illini history to have three consecutive games with a 50-plus yard field goal.

McLaughlin off to impressive start this season

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Sep 20, 2018
Last year’s loss fires up team

Last year’s loss fires up team

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Sep 13, 2018
Illinois quarterback M.J. Rivers II (8) looks to pass during the game against Western Illinois at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018.

Rivers leads Illinois to victory in unexpected debut after Bush injury

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Sep 9, 2018
Offensive lineman Vederian Lowe prepares for a block against Kent State last Saturday. Despite a rst-half struggle, with several missed blocks and a lack of communication, Lowe and his fellow linemen made halftime adjustments to help lead Illinois to a 31-24 victory.

Illini offense aims to dominate Leathernecks on Saturday

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Sep 6, 2018
Illinois linebacker Jake Hansen (35) makes a tackle during the game against Kent State at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018.

Notes, grades from Illinois’ 31-24 win over Kent State

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Sep 1, 2018
Taylor carries the football in practice Aug. 29. Taylor is working hard to learn new offensive coordinator Rod Smith's offense.

Freshman quarterback Taylor adjusting to collegiate level, looking to improve

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Aug 30, 2018
Special team coach Bob Ligashesky directs Illini players during training camp. Ligashesky coached one of the best units in the 2017 season and looks to expand on its production. Photo by: Gavin Good

Illini specialists gearing up for new season

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Aug 29, 2018

Smith names Bush as Illini starter at quarterback

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Aug 26, 2018
Freshman quarterback M.J. Rivers stands in front of teammates on the sideline during the last Illini football training camp on August 18, 2018. Illinois now heads into the season looking to improve on a 2-10 record with plenty of new and returning young players. Photo by: Eli Schuster

Illini football training camp roundup

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Aug 22, 2018
Grad-transfer quarterback AJ Bush meets with fan's after the final Illini football training camp practice was held at Memorial Stadium on August 18, 2018. Bush has been a standout during training camp and is expected to be named the team's starting QB for the season. Photo by: Eli Schuster

New Illini QB Bush: ‘I know where I’m supposed to be’

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Aug 22, 2018
Linebackers Jake Hansen (right) and Del'Shawn Phillips (left) line up on defense at Illinois football training camp on Wednesday. Phillips and Hansen will take on a larger workload this upcoming season as the team is low on players at the position.

Linebackers Phillips, Hansen tapped for big roles in 2018

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Aug 16, 2018
Assistant coach Gill Byrd speaks with Cameron Watkins during practice at Illinois football training camp on Wednesday. Byrd will be one coach that will have to makeup for the loss of cornerbacks coach Donnie Abraham after he left the team due to personal reasons.

Lovie Smith coaching Illini cornerbacks after Abraham’s resignation

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Aug 15, 2018
Sophomore running back Mike Epstein grabs the handoff during practice drills at Illinois football training camp on Friday. Offensive Coordinator Rod Smith is looking to utilize the team's running back depth as the season approaches.

Rod Smith using running backs in a variety of ways

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Aug 15, 2018
Freshman kicker Caleb Griffin lines up to kick a field goal during training camp on Friday. Griffin joins Julian Pearl as two incoming members of the team who grew up in the community.

Area natives Pearl, Griffin aspire to make community proud

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Aug 13, 2018
Quarterback Matt Robinson runs out of the pocket at training camp on August 10, 2018. Robinson is highlighting a group of freshman quarterbacks that looks to make an impact. Photo by: Gavin Good

Illini freshmen settling into second week of camp

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Aug 13, 2018
Illinois offensive line coach Luke Butkus (left) and defensive line coach Austin Clark (right) watch their players at Illinois football training camp on Aug. 9. Butkus will be leaving Illinois to join the Green Bay Packers as assistant offensive line coach.

Clark appreciating intensity from his defensive line at training camp

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Aug 9, 2018
Sophomore defensive back Bennett Williams warms up during Illinois football training camp on Friday. Williams highlights a secondary that heads into the 2018 season with a lot young talent.

Experience, young depth give Illini secondary promise

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Aug 9, 2018
Wide receiver Mike Dudek gets set to catch the football at Illinois football training camp on Friday. Dudek looks to be a leader for the younger receivers and build a relationship with the new quarterbacks.

Bush builds rapport with Illini receiving corps

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Aug 8, 2018
Illinois offensive lineman Nick Allegretti addresses media at Big Ten Media Days on July 26 in Chicago. Allegretti looks to set an example for his teammates as a leader and continue to give back to his community.

Allegretti embracing lead role ahead of training camp

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Jul 26, 2018
Big Ten Media Day: Smith looks for improvement in year three at Illinois

Big Ten Media Day: Smith looks for improvement in year three at Illinois

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Jul 24, 2018

Donors give Illinois Football Performance Center project cash injection

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Jul 2, 2018
Illinois outfielder Doran Turchin waits for the pitch during the game against Indiana State at Illinois Field on Sept. 24. Turchin was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 14th round of the MLB Draft.

Turchin looks ahead to pro career, reflects on time at Illinois

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Jun 23, 2018
Ubben Basketball Complex to undergo $30 million renovation

Ubben Basketball Complex to undergo $30 million renovation

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Jun 11, 2018
The Illini playing Maryville at the League of Legends College Championships in Los Angeles. Illinois will take on No. 5 seed Columbia in the semifinals on Saturday at 2 p.m. central time.

Illinois competes at League of Legends College Championship

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Jun 9, 2018
A rendering of the new football practice facility from the northeast perspective, currently under construction on Fourth Street and Peabody Drive. Athletic Director Josh Whitman held a roundtable Wednesday to discuss the construction of new athletic facilities and renovations for current facilities.

State of Illini Nation: Josh Whitman discusses construction, renovation of athletic facilities

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Jun 7, 2018
New interim Athletic Director Paul Kowalczyk addresses the media on November 10, 2015 at Memorial Stadium after the University announced his appointment to the position after firing Mike Thomas. Kowalczyk just officially announced his retirement, which will take effect on Aug. 31.

Former Interim Athletic Director Paul Kowalczyk announces retirement from Illinois

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Jun 6, 2018

Illini closer Gerber selected by Mariners in eighth round of MLB Draft

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Jun 6, 2018
Illinois infielder Bren Spillane hits a home run during the game against Iowa at Illinois Field on Friday. The Illini lost 8-5

Spillane drafted by Cincinnati Reds in third round, highest picked position player in Illinois baseball history

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • Jun 5, 2018
Illinois infielder Bren Spillane (9) hit his 22nd home run of the season in the bottom of the seventh to make it 11-8 on Saturday, May 19.

Illinois falls to Nebraska in regular season finale, earns No. 4 seed for Big Ten Tournament

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • May 20, 2018
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