Donate to the DI!
Listen to WPGU 107.1 FM!
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 junior Brian Campbell took home individual honors in the 54-hole tournament. The Illini won the NCAA regional Saturday, securing their spot in the NCAA Championships.

Illini golf win NCAA regional

By Johnathan Hettinger • May 19, 2014
Daily Illini File photo

Tracy Abrams not dwelling on missed shot

By Johnathan Hettinger • March 19, 2014
Illinois Jon Ekey (33) and Maverick Morgan (22) attempt to block Michigans Caris LeVert (23) during their quarter-final game of the Big Ten Mens Basketball Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, on Friday, Mar. 14, 2014 The Illini lost 64-63.

Illini men’s basketball receives NIT bid

By Johnathan Hettinger • March 17, 2014
Illinois Tracy Abrams (13) reacts after missing the game winning shot during the quarter-final game of the Big Ten Mens Basketball Tournament against Michigan at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, on Friday, Mar. 14, 2014 The Illini lost 64-63.

Abrams, Illini fall short against Michigan in Big Ten Tournament

By Johnathan Hettinger • March 14, 2014
Illinois head coach John Groce reacts to a referees call during the first round game of the Big Ten Mens Basketball Tournament against Indiana at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, on Thursday, Mar. 13, 2014 The Illini won 64-54.

Groce continues March success

By Johnathan Hettinger • March 13, 2014
Jon Ekey

Jon Ekey leaves a permanent mark on Illinois

By Johnathan Hettinger • March 12, 2014
Illinois Tracy Abrams (13) dunks under Michigans Glen Robinson III (1) during their game at State Farm Center, on Tuesday, March 4. The Illini lost 84-53.

Illinois men’s basketball blown out by No. 12 Michigan

By Johnathan Hettinger • March 5, 2014
Illinois Tracy Abrams (13) shoots a three pointer during the game against Michigan State University at the Breslin Student Events Center on Mar. 1, 2014.

Illinois basketball upsets No. 18 Michigan State

By Johnathan Hettinger • March 2, 2014
Illinois Kendrick Nunn protects the ball during the game against Nebraska at State Farm Center on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2013. The Illini won 60-49.

Illini freshmen lead men’s basketball to 60-49 win over Nebraska

By Johnathan Hettinger • February 27, 2014

Top recruit Matthews chooses Kentucky over Illinois, others

By Johnathan Hettinger • February 26, 2014

Five-star shooting guard Charles Matthews to make decision Wednesday

By Johnathan Hettinger • February 25, 2014
Illinois Nnanna Egwu pins an Aaron Craft layup against the backboard during the game against No. 22 Ohio State at State Farm Center on Feb. 15. Egwu has proven his worth in recent games.

Nnanna Egwu a different player for Illinois basketball

By Johnathan Hettinger • February 25, 2014
Illinois Tracy Abrams (13) attempts a complicated shot during the game against No. 22 Ohio State at State Farm Center on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014. The Illini lost 48-39.

Struggling Illinois men’s basketball team heads to Minnesota

By Johnathan Hettinger • February 19, 2014

Olympics should serve as replacement for All-Star games

By Johnathan Hettinger • February 18, 2014
Illinois’ Rayvonte Rice looks for an opening in the paint during the game against Nebraska at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The Illini lost 67-58, making a winning record in the conference unattainable.

Lack of offense dooms Illinois men’s basketball against Nebraska

By Johnathan Hettinger • February 13, 2014
Illinois Kendrick Nunn (25) attempts to stay in front of Penn States Graham Woodward (3) during their Big 10 match up at the Bryce Jordan Center. The Illini won 60-55. 

Illinois men’s basketball freshmen stepping up

By Johnathan Hettinger • February 11, 2014
Illinois’ Rayvonte Rice is called for a charge after attempting a shot during the game against Wisconsin at State Farm Center, on Tuesday. The Illini lost 75-63.

Illinois basketball loses 8th consecutive game

By Johnathan Hettinger • February 5, 2014
The Illini will be looking to Rayvonte Rice to help pull them out of a six-game losing streak when they take on the Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday at State Farm Center. Rice and the freshman class have been pleasant surprises for Illinois fans this season. 

Illinois hopes to end losing streak against Iowa

By Johnathan Hettinger • February 1, 2014
Illinois’ John Groce reacts to a call from the referee during the game against Michigan State at State Farm Center, on Jan. 18, 2014. The Illini lost, 78-62.

Illinois’ offense historically bad under Groce

By Johnathan Hettinger • January 29, 2014
Illinois Rayvonte Rice (24) attempts a layup during the game against Indiana at State Farm Center, on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013. The Illini won 83-80.

Illinois looks to get back on track in rematch at Indiana

By Johnathan Hettinger • January 25, 2014
Offensive slump behind Illinis Big Ten losing streak

Offensive slump behind Illini’s Big Ten losing streak

By Johnathan Hettinger • January 22, 2014
Illinois head coach John Groce reacts to a call during the game against Michigan State at State Farm Center on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014. The Illini lost, 78-62.

Illinois men’s basketball falls to No. 4 Michigan State

By Johnathan Hettinger • January 19, 2014
Illinois’ Nnanna Egwu is blocked by Purdue’s A.J Hammons during the game against Purdue at State Farm Center on Wednesday. The Illini lost 66-58 extending their losing streak to three games.   

Hammons leads Purdue over Illinois 66-58

By Johnathan Hettinger • January 16, 2014

Illinois defeats Penn State 75-55

By Johnathan Hettinger • January 5, 2014

Toughness key to Illinois’ victory over Indiana

By Johnathan Hettinger • January 1, 2014
Illinois Joseph Bertrand (2) dunks the ball during the game against Illinois-Chicago at the United Center on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013. The Illini won, 74-60.

Illinois comes back from double-digit deficit, defeats UIC 74-60

By Johnathan Hettinger • December 29, 2013
Illinois Joseph Bertrand celebrates a 65-64 win against Missouri in the Braggin Rights game at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013.

Illinois honors former players with Braggin’ Rights win

By Johnathan Hettinger • December 22, 2013

9 Illini Athletes We Wish We Still Had

By Johnathan Hettinger • December 17, 2013

Illinois Manufacturing Lab to benefit UI, Chicago

By Johnathan Hettinger • December 14, 2013

Welcome to the Army: Lessons learned

By Johnathan Hettinger • December 11, 2013
Illinois’ Malcolm Hill takes a three-point shot during the game against Darthmouth at State Farm Center on Tuesday. The Illini won 72-65.

Illinois struggles with Dartmouth late, wins 72-65

By Johnathan Hettinger • December 11, 2013

Welcome to the Army: The making of a leader

By Johnathan Hettinger • December 10, 2013
Illinois Maverick Morgan (22) pulls down an offensive rebound during the game against Bradley at State Farm Center on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2013. The Illini won 81-55.

Offensive rebounding key to success for Illinois men’s basketball

By Johnathan Hettinger • December 5, 2013

University faculty leaders support IT Strategic Plan

By Johnathan Hettinger • December 3, 2013

Abrams leads Illinois over IPFW 57-55

By Johnathan Hettinger • November 30, 2013
Illinois Jon Ekey (33) goes up for a put-back dunk during the game against Chicago State at State Farm Center, on Friday, Nov. 23, 2013. The Illini won 77-53.

Illinois men’s basketball hits the road vs. UNLV

By Johnathan Hettinger • November 26, 2013

Illinois men’s basketball hosts Chicago State

By Johnathan Hettinger • November 21, 2013
Illinois Jon Ekey (33) shoots the ball during the game against Jacksonville State at the State Farm Center on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013. The Illini won, 86-62.

Ekey’s production can no longer be ignored

By Johnathan Hettinger • November 20, 2013
Illinois Rayvonte Rice (24) attempts a layup during the game against Valparaiso at State Farm Center, on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013. The Illini won 64-52.

Ekey key to Illinois’ 64-52 victory over Valparaiso

By Johnathan Hettinger • November 14, 2013
Illinois Jaylon Tate passes the ball to Maverick Morgan during the game against Jacksonville State at the State Farm Center on Sunday. The Illini won 86-62.

Higher number of fouls seen in Illinois’ first 2 games

By Johnathan Hettinger • November 12, 2013

Underinvestment in IT could have negative effect on the University

By Johnathan Hettinger • November 12, 2013
Resigned officials still teaching on campus

Resigned officials still teaching on campus

By Johnathan Hettinger • November 11, 2013
Illinois Rayvonte Rice (24) celebrates during the game against Northwood at State Farm Center in Champaign Illinois on Sunday Nov. 3rd 2013. The Illini won 83-67

Illinois men’s basketball opens season against Alabama State

By Johnathan Hettinger • November 7, 2013
53° Champaign, IL
53° Urbana, IL
53° Champaign, IL
53° Urbana, IL
The Daily Illini • © 2023 The Daily Illini • Privacy Policy • FLEX Pro WordPress Theme by SNO • Log in