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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

Isaac Heppner

Illini wrestler Matt Wroblewski begins a match against Purdue on Jan. 24 at Huff Hall. Wroblewski has taken advantage of COVID-19 by working on his strength as the playoffs approach.

Illini look to continue success as playoffs approach

By Isaac Heppner, Staff Writer • February 15, 2021
Redshirt junior Matt Wroblewski wrestles his opponent during the match against Northwestern on Sunday. Illinois won the match 31-6.

Illini split matches with Minnesota, Northwestern over weekend

By Isaac Heppner, Staff Writer • February 8, 2021
Sophomore Zac Braunagel works to flip his opponent during the meet against Purdue on Jan. 22. The Illini will face off against Minnesota tonight in Minneapolis.

No. 9 Illinois travels to Minnesota, Northwestern in weekend doubleheader

By Isaac Heppner, Staff Writer • February 4, 2021
Freshman Luke Odom locks his opponents arm during the meet against Purdue on Jan. 24. Odom picked up ones of two Illinois wins during the meet against Iowa on Sunday.

Illinois’ perfect run comes to an end in loss to No. 1 Iowa

By Isaac Heppner, Staff Writer • February 1, 2021
Sophomore Luke Luffman prepares to wrestling during competition. Luffman is one of four Illinois wrestlers who are undefeated so far this season.

Illini, Hawkeyes meet in battle to remain undefeated

By Isaac Heppner, Staff Writer • January 30, 2021
Sophomore Luke Luffman grabs the leg of his opponent during the meet against Purdue on Sunday. Luffman, along with Lucas Byrd and Dylan Duncan are undefeated so far this season.

Three perfect wrestlers remain for Illini along with 4-0 start

By Isaac Heppner, Staff Writer • January 29, 2021
Sophomore Luke Luffman locks his opponents arm during the match against Purdue on Friday. The Illini won the match 19-17.

Illini knock off Boilermakers, stay perfect

By Isaac Heppner, Staff Writer • January 23, 2021
Luke Luffman grapples with his opponent during the meet against Purdue on Feb. 16, 2020. Illinois will face off against Purdue again today at Huff Hall.

Illinois looks to continue strong start, face off against Purdue 

By Isaac Heppner, Staff Writer • January 22, 2021
Redshirt Sophomore Justin Cardani grapples with his opponent during the tri-meet with Ohio State and Wisconsin on Sunday.

Illini remain perfect, roll past Wisconsin, Ohio State in tri-meet

By Isaac Heppner, Staff Writer • January 18, 2021
Sophomore Justin Cardani grapples with his opponent during the wrestling meet against Purdue on Feb. 16, 2020.

Illini compete in a tri-meet against Wisconsin, Ohio State in home-opener

By Isaac Heppner, Staff Writer • January 16, 2021
Redshirt sophomore Danny Braunagel pins an opponent at a previous match. Braunagel helped secured the win against Indiana at the meet on Saturday.

Illinois dominates in Bloomington, defeats Indiana in conference opener

By Isaac Heppner, Staff Writer • January 11, 2021
Junior Danny Braunagel sizes up his opponent during the meet against Purdue on Feb. 16, 2020. Braunagel was a NCAA qualifier in the 2019-2020 season.

Illini wrestling opens 2021 campaign at Indiana

By Isaac Heppner, Contributing Writer • January 10, 2021
Senior Jake DiBenedetto squares up with his opponent during competition.

Jake DiBenedetto, senior lead Illini wrestling through challenging year

By Isaac Heppner, Contributing Writer • January 1, 2021
Illinois wrestlers grapple during practice on Thursday. The wrestling team has recently restarted practices with new COVID-19 precautions.

Illini wrestling team restarts practices with COVID-19 protocols

By Isaac Heppner, Staff Writer • November 2, 2020
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