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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
A journey reenvisioned

A journey reenvisioned

By James Boyd, Staff Writer • Apr 30, 2018
Illinois forward Greg Eboigbodin (11) puts up a layup during the game against Purdue at the State Farm Center on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. The Illini lost 93-86.

Illinois’ Eboigbodin is still finding his way

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Feb 26, 2018
Illinois forward Leron Black dribbles to the basket during the game against Nebraska at the State Farm Center on Sunday, Feb. 18.

Black’s game speaks volumes for Illinois

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Feb 22, 2018
Illinois forward Leron Black (12) shoots the ball during the game against Wisconsin at the State Farm Center on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018.

Illinois comes back but loses fourth straight game

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Feb 15, 2018
Illinois guard Mark Alstork drives to the basket during the game against Iowa at State Farm Center on Jan. 11. The Illini lost in overtime 104-97.

Alstork steps up for Illinois

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Feb 7, 2018
Mark Alstork makes a move to get by his defender in the Illini's game agaisnt Rutgers. Alstork had a season high 19 points against Ohio State on Sunday.

Illinois falls short at Ohio State

By James Boyd, Staff Writer • Feb 4, 2018
Illinois guard Trent Frazier tries to draw contact on his way to the basket during the game against Indiana at State Farm Center on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018.

Illinois looks to knock off No. 17 Ohio State

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Feb 3, 2018
Illinois forward Leron Black shoots a three during the game against Indiana at State Farm Center on Wednesday, Jan. 24. The Illini won 73-71.

Illinois looks to pull even with Rutgers

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Jan 29, 2018
Illinois guard Trent Frazier goes up for a layup during the game against Indiana at State Farm Center on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018. The Illini won 73-71.

Frazier prepares for big moments at Illinois

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Jan 29, 2018
Illinois forward Kipper Nichols (2) rises up for a dunk during the game against Iowa at State Farm Center on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018.

Illinois men’s basketball takes on Indiana

By James Boyd, Staff Writer • Jan 24, 2018
Illinois guard Trent Frazier (1) calls out a play during the game against Iowa at State Farm Center on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018.

Illinois men’s basketball looks to upset Michigan State

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Jan 22, 2018
Illinois forward Leron Black (12) shoots a three during the game against Iowa at State Farm Center on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018.

Illinois men’s basketball loses big at Wisconsin

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Jan 20, 2018
A portrait of Ana Rodas.

Undocumented and unbothered

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Sep 28, 2017
Illinois’ Annie Fleming takes a swing against Minnesota on Saturday. The Illini left the series with one win.

Illinois softball’s season ends in 4-2 loss

By James Boyd, Staff writer • May 23, 2017
Illinois' starting pitcher Breanna Wonderly (20) delivers a pitch against Ohio State at Eichelberger Field on Saturday, May 6.

Illinois softball wins on Evans’ walk-off

By James Boyd, Staff writer • May 19, 2017

Illinois softball wins on Evans’ walk-off

By James Boyd, Staff writer • May 19, 2017
Illinois' Nicole Evans (40) hits her 52nd career home run, breaking the school record, against Ohio State at Eichelberger Field on Saturday, May 6.

Illinois softball seeded fourth in conference tournament

By James Boyd, Staff writer • May 8, 2017
Illinois' starting pitcher Breanna Wonderly (20) delivers a pitch against Ohio State at Eichelberger Field on Saturday, May 6.

Illinois softball looks toward postseason

By James Boyd, Staff writer • May 8, 2017
Illinois’ Petra Holešínská goes up for a layup during the game against Indiana at State Farm Center Feb. 25.

Illinois women’s basketball moves on with new coach

By James Boyd, Staff writer • May 8, 2017
Illinois starting pitcher Breanna Wonderly delivers a pitch against Minnesota on April 1.

Illinois softball’s Evans ties record in loss

By James Boyd, Staff writer • May 4, 2017
Illinois’ Naya Crittenden recorded 235 kills in the 2016 regular season. Crittenden spent her first two collegiate two seasons at Oregon, where misconduct forced her to transfer.

Former Illinois volleyball transfer writes open letter to Oregon

By James Boyd, Staff writer • May 3, 2017
Illinois right fielder Maddi Doane catches a fly ball against Minnesota at Eichelberger Field on April 1.

Illinois softball loses last nonconference game

By James Boyd, Staff writer • May 2, 2017
Undocumented, but not unworthy

Undocumented, but not unworthy

By James Boyd, Staff Writer • May 1, 2017
Head coach Tyra Perry talks to her team during a doubleheader March 26. Illinois’ coaches are changing the program and their methods to fit team members’ personalities, goals and skillsets.

Illinois softball dominates Oskees, prepares for Wisconsin

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Apr 26, 2017
Illinois starting pitcher Breanna Wonderly delivers a pitch against Minnesota on April 1.

Illinois softball wins two of three at Nebraska

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Apr 23, 2017
Illinois’ Leigh Farina sprints to first after putting down a bunt against Butler at Eichelberger Field on Wednesday. Farina earned Illini of the Week honors after her performance against Michigan State last weekend.

Illinois softball’s Farina has always been a playmaker

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Apr 19, 2017
Illinois relief pitcher Taylor Edwards delivers the pitch during game two of the series against Nebraska at Eichelberger Field on Saturday, April 2. At last weekend's LSU Invitational, the Illini won against ISU, Florida Atlantic and Troy. They lost one game to LSU.

Illinois softball wins seventh-straight game

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Apr 16, 2017
Portrait of Nicole Evans.

Evans’ impact felt on and off field for Illinois softball

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Apr 12, 2017
Fahey hopes to accomplish even more with Illinois women's basketball

Fahey hopes to accomplish even more with Illinois women’s basketball

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Mar 27, 2017
Nancy Fahey is the new head coach for Illini women's basketball after coaching for 31 years at Washington University in St. Louis.

Nancy Fahey hired as head coach of Illinois women’s basketball

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Mar 22, 2017
Matt Bollant addresses the press after being fired as head coach of Illinois' Women's Basketball team on Tuesday.

Bollant leaves underwhelming legacy on Illinois women’s basketball

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Mar 15, 2017
Illinois head coach Matt Bollant watches his team from the sideline during the game against Maryland at State Farm Center on Thursday, January 26.

Bollant fired as Illinois women’s basketball head coach

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Mar 14, 2017
Illinois' Kennedy Cattenhead shoots a three during the game against Indiana at the State Farm Center on February 10. The Illini lost 70-68.

Illinois women’s basketball season comes to an end

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Mar 2, 2017
Illinois’ Brandi Beasley shoots a three during the game against Indiana at State Farm Center on Saturday. The Illini advanced in the tournament on Wednesday to play the Boilermakers.

Illinois women’s basketball moves on in Big Ten Tournament

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Mar 1, 2017
Guard Ashley McConnell takes a shot during the game against Tennessee State at Parkland College on Tuesday, Nov. 24. Illinois won 98-43.

Illinois women’s basketball prepares for Senior Night

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Feb 24, 2017
Illinois' Brandi Beasley (1) takes a pull up jumper during the game against Maryland at State Farm Center on Thursday, January 26.

Illinois’ women’s basketball takes advantage of free throws

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Feb 23, 2017
Illinois' Alex Wittinger shoots a jumper over Indiana's Amanda Cahill during the game against Indiana at the State Farm Center on Feb. 10. The Illini lost 70-68.

Illinois women’s basketball looks for first road victory

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Feb 22, 2017
A portrait of Petra Holesinska.

Illinois women’s basketball’s Holesinska is no stranger to distance

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Feb 20, 2017
Illinois' Alex Wittinger goes up for a layup during a game against Maryland at State Farm Center on Thursday, January 26. Illinois lost

Illinois women’s basketball looks for fourth conference victory

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Feb 19, 2017
Illinois' Courtney Joens (30) drives to the basket during the game against Wake Forest at State Farm Center on Wednesday, November 30. The Illini lost 79-70.

Illinois women’s basketball loses eighth straight

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Feb 15, 2017
Illinois' new volleyball head coach Chris Tamas speaks during the press conference at the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics on Friday, February 10.

Tamas hopes to bring winning ways to Illinois volleyball

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Feb 10, 2017
Illinois' Brandi Beasley (1) drives to the basket during the game against Wake Forest at State Farm Center on Wednesday, November 30. The Illini lost 79-70.

Illinois women’s basketball’s Beasley receives high praise from head coach

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Feb 9, 2017
Illinois' Brandi Beasley (1) goes up for a layup during the game against Maryland at State Farm Center on Thursday, January 26.

Illinois women’s basketball tries to end six-game losing streak

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Feb 9, 2017
Illinois' Brandi Beasley (1) dribbles the ball at the top of the key during the game against Maryland at State Farm Center on Thursday, January 26.

Beasley shows promise, lively personality on, off the court

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Feb 6, 2017
Illinois’ Alex Wittinger shoots a jumper during the game against Wake Forest at State Farm Center. Wittinger has been solid for the Illini, recording her seventh double-double.

Illinois women’s basketball fights hard, loses to Purdue

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Feb 5, 2017
Illinois' head coach Kevin Hambly talks with his team during the Illinois vs. Kentucky volleyball game at Kenney Gym on Saturday, April 19, 2014. The Illini won 3-1.

Illinois volleyball looks for new leadership

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Feb 2, 2017
Illinois' Brandi Beasley (1) dribbles the ball at the top of the key during the game against Maryland at State Farm Center on Thursday, January 26.

Illinois women’s basketball looks to snap four-game losing streak

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Feb 1, 2017
Illinois' Kennedy Cattenhead shoots a three during the game against Indiana at the State Farm Center on February 10. The Illini lost 70-68.

Illinois women’s basketball looks to upset No. 3 Maryland

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Jan 26, 2017
Illinois’ Alex Wittinger shoots a jumper during the game against Wake Forest at State Farm Center. Wittinger has been solid for the Illini, recording her seventh double-double.

Illini remain winless on the road

By James Boyd and Staff writer • Jan 23, 2017
Illinois' Alex Wittinger (35) shoots a jumper during the game against Wake Forest at State Farm Center on Wednesday, November 30. The Illini lost 79-70.

Illinois women’s basketball seeks first road win

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Jan 22, 2017
Illinois' Alex Wittinger (35) shoots a jumper during the game against Wake Forest at State Farm Center on Wednesday, November 30. The Illini lost 79-70.

Bollant leads team through struggling start to season

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Dec 12, 2016
Illinois head coach Kevin Hambly talks to his team between sets during the match against Arkansas on August 26. The Ilini won 3-0.

Illinois volleyball falls short of NCAA tournament

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Dec 12, 2016
Illinois' Kennedy Cattenhead shoots a three during the game against Indiana at the State Farm Center on February 10. The Illini lost 70-68.

Illinois women’s basketball wins big over Fort Wayne

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Dec 3, 2016
Illinois' Alex Wittinger shoots a jumper over Indiana's Lyndsay Leikem during the game against Indiana at the State Farm Center on February 10. The Illini lost 70-68.

Illinois women’s basketball prepares to face Wake Forest

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Nov 30, 2016
Illinois' Katie Stadick hits the ball during the match against Northwestern at Huff Hall on Saturday, October 15. The Illini won 3-0.

Illinois volleyball snaps seven-game losing streak

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Nov 18, 2016
Guard Cierra Rice sprints up the court during the game against Tennessee State at Parkland College on Tuesday, Nov. 24. Illinois won 98-43.

Rice injured in Illinois women’s basketball’s home loss

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Nov 17, 2016
Illinois' Alex Wittinger shoots a jumper over Indiana's Lyndsay Leikem during the game against Indiana at the State Farm Center on February 10. The Illini lost 70-68.

Illinois women’s basketball set to face Memphis on Thursday

By James Boyd, Staff Writer • Nov 17, 2016
More than a black engineer

More than a black engineer

By James Boyd, Staff Writer • Nov 16, 2016
Jordyn Poulter (1) jumps up setting the ball for her teammate to spike against Northwestern at Huff Hall on Oct. 15, 2016. Illini beat Northwestern 3-0.

Illinois volleyball loses sixth-straight match

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Nov 12, 2016
Illinois head coach Matt Bollant applauds his team's performance during the FIghting Illini's 89 to 37 win against Mariam at Assembly Hall, on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012.

Illinois women’s basketball signs three recruits

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Nov 10, 2016
Illinois head coach Kevin Hambly talks to his team during a time-out during the game against Rutgers at George Huff Hall, on Saturday, Sept. 27th. The Illini won 3-0.

Illinois volleyball’s recruiting class highlighted with top-25 recruit nationally

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Nov 10, 2016
Jacqueline Quade (7) and Ali Bastianelli (5) jump up together to block the spike from Northwestern at Huff Hall on Oct. 15, 2016. Illini beat Northwestern 3-0.

Quade continues to struggle for Illinois volleyball

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Nov 8, 2016
Illinois' Alex Wittinger shoots a jumper over Indiana's Amanda Cahill during the game against Indiana at the State Farm Center on February 10. The Illini lost 70-68.

Illinois women’s basketball drops home exhibition

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Nov 7, 2016
Illinois' Cierra Rice goes up for a layup during the game against Southern Illinois at the State Farm Center on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. The Illini won 78-64.

Rice returns for Illinois women’s basketball

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Nov 7, 2016
Illinois' Michelle Strizak serves the ball during the match against Northwestern at Huff Hall on Saturday, October 15. The Illini won 3-0.

Illinois volleyball loses fifth straight match

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Nov 5, 2016
Illinois' McKenna Kelsay leads the bench in celebration by taking a selfie during the match against Northwestern at Huff Hall on Saturday, October 15. The Illini won 3-0.

Illinois volleyball senior McKenna Kelsay just loves life

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Nov 2, 2016

Illinois volleyball drops out of AVCA Top 25

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Nov 1, 2016
Illinois' Naya Crittenden gets ready to hit the ball during the match against Northwestern at Huff Hall on Saturday, October 15. The Illini won 3-0.

Illinois volleyball loses in straight sets to No. 1 Nebraska

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Oct 29, 2016
Illinois' Danielle Davis passes the ball during the match against Northwestern at Huff Hall on Saturday, October 15. The Illini won 3-0.

Illinois volleyball on the road to face Nebraska, Iowa

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Oct 28, 2016
Michelle Strizak (4) jumps up to serve the ball to Northwestern's territory at Huff Hall on Oct. 15, 2016. Illini beat Northwestern 3-0.

Illinois volleyball splits weekend against Indiana, Purdue

By Jacob Diaz and James Boyd • Oct 24, 2016
Illinois' Brandi Donnelly passes the ball during the match against Northwestern at Huff Hall on Saturday, October 15. The Illini won 3-0.

Illinois ousts Indiana, looks ahead to Purdue

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Oct 22, 2016
Illinois' Jacqueline Quade gets ready to hit the ball during the match against Northwestern at Huff Hall on Saturday, October 15. The Illini won 3-0.

Illinois volleyball’s Quade is competitive and care-free

By James Boyd, Staff Writer • Oct 19, 2016
Illinois head coach Kevin Hambly talks to his team during a timeout in the match against Northwestern at Huff Hall on Saturday, October 15. The Illini won 3-0.

Schedule allows Illinois volleyball more practice time

By James Boyd, staff writer • Oct 18, 2016
Illinois' Brandi Donnelly serves the ball during the game against Nebraska on Sept. 16. The Illini lost 0-3.

Illinois volleyball beats Northwestern for second time this year

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Oct 16, 2016
Illinois' Naya Crittenden celebrates a point during the game against Nebraska on 9-28-16. The Illini lost 0-3.

Illinois volleyball looks to rebound against Michigan State

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Oct 12, 2016
Illinois' Naya Crittenden attempts to spike the ball during the match against Rutgers at Huff Hall on September 24. The Illini won 3-0.

Crittenden comes alive for Illinois volleyball

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Oct 11, 2016
Players (Michelle Strizak (4)) on the Women's Volleyball team cheer and congratulate each other after scoring a point.

Illinois looks to keep Northwestern winless in the Big Ten

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Oct 5, 2016
Poulter continues stellar play for Illinois volleyball

Poulter continues stellar play for Illinois volleyball

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Oct 4, 2016
Ali Bastianelli (5) spikes the ball down during the game. Illini won 3-0 against Rutgers.

Strizak, Quade help win five set thriller, break Maryland streak

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Oct 2, 2016
Illinois head coach Kevin Hambly talks to his team between sets during the match against Arkansas on August 26. The Ilini won 3-0.

Illinois volleyball set to face No 1. Nebraska

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Sep 28, 2016
Illinois setter Jordyn Poulter (1) sets the ball to Ali Bastianelli (5) during the match against Arkansas at Huff Hall on August 26. The Illini won 3-0.

Illinois volleyball wins without Stadick

By James Boyd, Staff Writer • Sep 27, 2016
Illinois opposite hitter Naya Crittenden gets ready to spike the ball during the match against Arkansas at Huff Hall on August 26. The Illini won 3-0.

Illinois volleyball sweeps Rutgers in Big Ten home opener

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Sep 24, 2016
Illinois’ Brandi Donnelly digs the ball during the game against Purdue at George Huff Hall on Oct. 25.

Illini of the Week Sept. 21: Brandi Donnelly

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Sep 21, 2016
Illinois' Ali Bastianelli and Jocelynn Birks attempt to block a Wisconsin hit during the match against Wisconsin at Huff Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015. Illinois lost 3-2.

Illinois volleyball’s Bastianelli big part of team defense

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Sep 20, 2016
Illinois’ Brandi Donnelly digs the ball during the game against Purdue at George Huff Hall on Oct. 25.

Illinois volleyball wins Billiken Invitational, Donnelly named MVP

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Sep 18, 2016
Illinois opposite hitter Naya Crittenden gets ready to spike the ball during the match against Arkansas at Huff Hall on Friday, August 26. The Illini won 3-0.

Illinois volleyball loses fourth straight match

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Sep 10, 2016
Illinois' Michelle Strizak spikes the ball past Northwestern's block during the volleyball game against Northwestern at Huff Hall on Saturday. Strizak finished with six kills. 

Poulter goes home, but Illinois loses to Stanford

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Sep 3, 2016
Illinois opposite hitter Naya Crittenden gets ready to spike the ball during the match against Arkansas at Huff Hall on Friday, August 26. The Illini won 3-0.

Illinois volleyball wins third-straight Illini Classic

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Aug 28, 2016
Illinois' Katie Stadick gets ready to hit the ball over the net during the match against Arkansas at Huff Hall on Friday, August 26. The Illini won 3-0.

Illinois volleyball wins third-straight Illini Classic

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Aug 28, 2016
Illinois' Jordan Poulter celebrates after a kill during the match against Wisconsin at Huff Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015. Illinois lost 3-2.

Illinois volleyball begins season with Illini Classic

By James Boyd, Staff Writer • Aug 24, 2016
Daryl Quitalig The Daily Illini Illinois head coach Justin Spring, right, watches floor routine during the Gym Jam at the Huff Hall on Friday, March 2, 2012.

Illinois Alum Spring’s journey from athlete to coach

By James Boyd, Staff writer • Apr 7, 2016
Alex Diab at his practice.

Illinois’ Diab named Big Ten still rings champion

By James Boyd • Apr 5, 2016
Daryl Quitalig The Daily Illini Illinois head coach Justin Spring, right, watches floor routine during the Gym Jam at the Huff Hall on Friday, March 2, 2012.

Men's gymnastics finishes 2nd at Big Ten Championships

By James Boyd • Apr 4, 2016
Illinois' Alex Diab performs his routine at the meet against Michigan on March 12, 2016.

Illinois men’s gymnastics finish runner-up to Ohio State

By James Boyd • Apr 3, 2016
Illinois' Logan Bradley performs a routine on the pommel horse during the meet against Iowa at Huff Hall on Saturday, February 7, 2015. The Illini won 440.150-424.500.

Illinois men’s gymnastics heads to Ohio for Big Ten Championships

By James Boyd • Mar 30, 2016
Illinois' Logan Bradley pauses in his routine at the meet against Michigan on March 12, 2016.

Ngai’s age isn’t holding the Illinois gymnast back

By James Boyd • Mar 29, 2016

Inter-Agency Athletic Association returns to Illinois

By James Boyd • Mar 27, 2016
"The Riverside Resolve Center Team," which only had five players, poses for a picture at Illinois' Activities and Recreation Center on March 19 after earning their sportsmanship medals at the IIAA Basketball tournament. Photo courtesy of Tom Corr. 

Inter-Agency Athletic Association returns to Illinois

By James Boyd • Mar 24, 2016
Illinois' Alex Diab attempts a dismount during his ring routine in the meet against Temple & UIC at Huff Hall on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016.

Illinois men's gymnast Diab named Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Week

By James Boyd • Mar 24, 2016

Kids bball tourney

By James Boyd • Mar 23, 2016
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