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A journey reenvisioned

A journey reenvisioned

April 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

February 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

February 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

February 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

February 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

February 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

February 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

January 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

January 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

January 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

January 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

January 20, 2018
A portrait of Ana Rodas.

Undocumented and unbothered

September 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

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

May 19, 2017

Illinois softball wins on Evans’ walk-off

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

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

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

May 8, 2017
Illinois starting pitcher Breanna Wonderly delivers a pitch against Minnesota on April 1.

Illinois softball’s Evans ties record in loss

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

May 4, 2017
Illinois right fielder Maddi Doane catches a fly ball against Minnesota at Eichelberger Field on April 1.

Illinois softball loses last nonconference game

May 2, 2017
Undocumented, but not unworthy

Undocumented, but not unworthy

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

April 27, 2017
Illinois starting pitcher Breanna Wonderly delivers a pitch against Minnesota on April 1.

Illinois softball wins two of three at Nebraska

April 24, 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

April 20, 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

April 17, 2017
Portrait of Nicole Evans.

Evans’ impact felt on and off field for Illinois softball

April 13, 2017
Fahey hopes to accomplish even more with Illinois women's basketball

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

March 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

March 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

March 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

March 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

March 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

March 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

February 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

February 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

February 22, 2017
A portrait of Petra Holesinska.

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

February 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

February 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

February 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

February 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

February 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

February 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

February 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

February 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

February 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

February 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

January 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

January 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

January 22, 2017
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