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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
Jake Hasan

Jake Hasan, Assistant Sports Editor for On-Air

`I’m a junior in journalism. I’m the on-air sports editor and host of Illini Drive. In my free time, I enjoy steaks and podcasts.

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Designated hitter Michael Massey stretches during a break in game two of the doubleheader against Maryland at Illinois Field on April 6. The Illini lost 8-4.

Illini sweep Nittany Lions in weekend series

By Jake Hasan, Staff Writer • April 22, 2019
Illinois shortstop Ben Troike waits for the pitch during game one of the doubleheader against Maryland at Illinois Field on April 6. The Illini won 5-1.

Home of the Braves: Illinois falls to Bradley, 8-12

By Jake Hasan, Staff Writer • April 18, 2019
Illinois starting pitcher Ty Weber (7) delivers the pitch during game one of the doubleheader against Maryland at Illinois Field on Saturday, April 6, 2019. The Illini won 5-1.

Illinois set tone for road series win over Minnesota

By Jake Hasan, Staff Writer • April 16, 2019
Illinois starting pitcher Ty Weber delivers the pitch during game one of the doubleheader against Maryland at Illinois Field on Saturday. The Illini won 5-1.

Illinois loses series against Maryland

By Jake Hasan, Staff writer • April 8, 2019
Illini pitcher Josh Harris pitches to a Chanticleer batter in the fifth inning. Harris got the win for Illinois, improving his record to 2-1 this season.

Illinois breaks losing streak against Coastal Carolina

By Jake Hasan, Staff Writer • April 4, 2019
Freshman Brandon Comia throws the ball after tagging an Iowa runner. The Illini’s game agains the Hawkeyes took place on Friday in Iowa City, Iowa.

Hawkeyes sweep Illini in tough defeat

By Jake Hasan, Staff writer • April 1, 2019
Cam McDonald nudges a teammate at Illinois Field on Saturday. The Illini had a three-game winning streak before losing to the Indiana State Sycamores 1-3 on Tuesday night.

Illinois strikes out against Indiana State

By Jake Hasan, Staff Writer • March 28, 2019
The Illini celebrate their 3-0 victory over Southern Illinois at Illinois Field on Sunday. The team's current 13-3 record is the best 16-game season start since 1989.

Illinois sweeps SIU in home opener

By Jake Hasan, Staff Writer • March 19, 2019
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood watches his team from the sideline during the game against Indiana at the State Farm Center on Thursday. The Illini lost 92-74 in their final home game of the season.

Illinois suffers blowout loss to Indiana during final home game of season

By Jake Hasan, Assistant Sports Editor for On-Air • March 8, 2019
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood talks to the referee during the game against Penn State at State Farm Center on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019.

Illinois basketball fails to complete comeback in emotional loss to Penn State

By Jake Hasan • February 23, 2019
Illinois forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) high fives fans after the game against Rutgers at State Farm Center on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019.

Bezhanishvili breaks freshman scoring record to lead Illinois over Rutgers

By Jake Hasan, On-air assistant sports editor • February 9, 2019
Students celebrate with guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) and forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) after their post-game interview after the game against Michigan State at State Farm Center on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019. The Illini defeat the Spartans 79-74.

Illinois hangs on to upset No. 9 Michigan State

By Jake Hasan • February 5, 2019
Illinois forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) cheers on his team from the sideline during the game against Wisconsin at State Farm Center on Wednesday, Jan. 23. The Illini lost 72-60.

Illinois basketball hangs tough but fails to close in loss to Wisconsin

By Jake Hasan, On-air sports editor • January 24, 2019
Illinois forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) high fives members of the Orange Krush after the game against Minnesota at State Farm Center on Wednesday, Jan. 16.

Illinois basketball snaps losing streak with huge 95-68 victory over Minnesota

By Jake Hasan, Assistant sports editor for on-air • January 17, 2019
Illinois head coach Brad Underood talks to forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) during the game against Evansville at State Farm Center on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.

Illini head into second game of season against Georgetown

By Jake Hasan • November 12, 2018
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu drives to the basket during the exhibition game against Illinois Wesleyan at the State Farm Center on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018. The Illini won 83-67.

Feliz, Frazier lead exhibition

By Jake Hasan, On-Air Editor • November 5, 2018
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