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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
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

Illini women’s tennis exits Big Ten tournament following semifinal defeat

By James Barrowman, Staff Writer • May 1, 2023

Illinois women’s tennis looks to rebound at Big Ten tournament in West Lafayette

By James Barrowman, Staff Writer • April 27, 2023
Violeta Martinez takes on the Illinois State University Redbirds at Atkins Tennis Center on Feb. 12. Martinez earned her first Big Ten during a a match on Sunday against Rutgers.

Illinois women’s tennis bounces back with dominant performance at Rutgers

By James Barrowman, Staff Writer • April 8, 2023
Sophomore Megan Heuser returns a serve in a singles match against Georgia Tech on Feb. 3. Heuser and and junior Kate Duong came out with a 7-5 victory during their doubles match against Michigan State on Friday.

Illinois women’s tennis sweeps Michigan State, falls to No. 5 Michigan in split weekend

By James Barrowman, Staff Writer • April 3, 2023

Illinois women’s tennis prepares for Michigan State, No. 5 Michigan weekend clashes

By James Barrowman, Staff Writer • March 31, 2023
Senior Emily Casati hits a backhand against Indiana on March 20, 2021. Casati’s sister, Alexis Casati, is the associate head coach for Georgia Tech, meaning the matchup on Friday will feature a sibling rivalry.

Illinois women’s tennis gears up for big home test against Georgia Tech, Notre Dame

By James Barrowman, Staff Writer • February 3, 2023
Senior Josie Frazier hits an overhead during a match against Harvard on Jan. 20, 2022. On Saturday against NC State, Frazier was a top performer.

Illinois women’s tennis splits weekend in Raleigh

By James Barrowman, Staff Writer • January 30, 2023

Illinois women’s tennis kicks off ITA season with clash against No. 3 NC State

By James Barrowman, Staff Writer • January 28, 2023
Guard Jayden Epps attempts to get past Penn State on Dec. 10. The Illini dominated at home on Thursday with an 85-52 victory against Bethune-Cookman.

Illinois men’s basketball downs Bethune-Cookman in 33-point victory

By James Barrowman, Staff Writer • December 29, 2022
Forward Alexander Matveev focuses on the opposing team on Oct. 23. The Illini finished a match against Maryville with a disappointing defeat of 8-0 on Friday.

Illinois hockey falls in penalty shootout to Maryville, gets shut out on night two

By James Barrowman, Staff Writer • November 7, 2022
Forward Jack Kolb attempts to shake off Grand Valley State as the team locks in on him on Oct. 23. Students express interest over Illini Hockey's goal to become an official division 1 sport at the University of Illinois.

Students aim for Division I hockey team, facility at Illinois

By James Barrowman, Staff Writer • October 31, 2022
Forward Dmytro Shmidt rushes across the rink to assist the rest of the team against Grand Valley State on Sunday. Despite the Illini's efforts the team continues its losing streak with two recent matches against the Grand Valley Lakers.

Illini hockey continues winless streak, drops two matches to Grand Valley Lakers

By James Barrowman, Contributing Writer • October 23, 2022
Junior forward Alexander Matveev tries to take the puck during a face off against Ohio State on Friday.

Illini hockey looks for first win of season against Grand Valley

By James Barrowman, Contributing Writer • October 20, 2022
The Illini face off against opposing players at the center of the rink. The team suffered an 0-8 defeat on Saturday against Ohio.

Ohio decimates Illinois hockey in home shutout loss

By James Barrowman, Contributing Writer • October 15, 2022