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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
Josh Pietsch

Josh Pietsch, Assistant On-air Editor

Junior Mike Epstein advances the ball down the field during the game against Penn State on Sept. 21, 2018. Epstein and sophomore Chase Brown will be given a majority of the carries for the Illini this season.

Illini running backs look to strengthen offense in new roles

By Josh Pietsch, Staff Writer • September 7, 2020
Senior Nate Hobbs returns an interception during the game against Rutgers on Nov. 2 at Memorial Stadium. The Illini won 38-10.

Big Ten explores earlier football start dates

By Josh Pietsch, Staff Writer • September 3, 2020
Junior Milo Eifler stands with his teammates before playing in the Redbox Bowl against California on Dec. 30, 2019. Eifler will enter his name into the 2021 NFL Draft.

Five Illini named to Reese’s Senior Bowl Top 250

By Josh Pietsch, Staff Writer • August 28, 2020
Senior offensive lineman Alex Palczewski protects senior quarterback Brandon Peters during the game against Akron on Sept. 14. The 2020 football season has been postponed to the spring due to COVID-19.

Offensive line brings experience, leadership to Illini

By Josh Pietsch, Staff Writer • August 27, 2020
Senior Quarterback Brandon Peters scans the field as the offensive line protects him during the match against Akron on Sep. 14, 2019.Peters will be returning to Illinois for one more season.

Veteran offensive line to lead Illini football

By Josh Pietsch, Staff Writer • August 26, 2020
Head coach Lovie Smith stands on the sidelines during Illinois' game against Iowa on Nov. 23. Saturday, Illinois fell to Northwestern 29-10 on Senior Day, closing out the team's regular season. Captured at Kinnick Stadium on 23 Nov. 2019 by Jonathan Bonaguro.

Illini football, Lovie Smith remain focused on playing 2020 season despite cancellation rumors

By Josh Pietsch, Staff Writer • August 11, 2020
Illinois football helmets line up at the end zone at Memorial Stadium during football spring training on April 13, 2019.

Reports: Big Ten cancels 2020 college football season

By Josh Pietsch, Staff Writer • August 10, 2020
Illini begin training camp with promising offense despite season uncertainties

Illini begin training camp with promising offense despite season uncertainties

By Josh Pietsch, Staff Writer • August 9, 2020
The Illinois 2018-2019 Women's Golf team poses for a team photo.

Team of the century: 2018-2019 Illini start, finish season strong

By Josh Pietsch, Staff Writer • May 17, 2020
Senior Michelle Bartsch serves the ball during the NCAA Championship against UCLA on Dec. 17, 2011

All-time starting six highlights Illini volleyball greats

By Josh Pietsch, Staff Writer • May 8, 2020
Illionois head coach Chris Tamas talks to his team during the match against Iowa at Huff Hall on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018. The Illini won 3-0.

Tamas uses downtime, social media to connect with family, community

By Josh Pietsch, Staff Writer • May 1, 2020
Illinois outside hitter Jacqueline Quade (7) points to setter Jordyn Poulter (1) after scoring a kill during the match against Nebraska in the Final Four of the NCAA tournament at the Target Center on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. Nebraska defeated Illinois 3-2.

Team of the century: 2018 Illini volleyball nearly dominate entire season

By Josh Pietsch, Staff Writer • April 23, 2020
Illinois outside hitter Megan Cooney spikes the ball during the match against Nebraska in the Final Four of the NCAA tournament at the Target Center on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. Nebraska defeated Illinois 3-2.

Illini lose spring season, workouts

By Josh Pietsch, Staff Writer • April 4, 2020
Senior Tristyn Nowlin putts her ball onto the green during the Illini Women's Invitational on Oct 7, 2019 at the Medinah County Club.

Illini of the season: Two golfers lessen spring struggles

By Josh Pietsch, Staff Writer • March 28, 2020
Tristyn Nowlin golfs at the Women’s Invitational in Medina, Illinois, on Oct. 9, 2019.

Illini lose majority of spring season

By Josh Pietsch, Staff Writer • March 18, 2020

Illinois women’s golf gains momentum on final round of Westbrook Invitational

By Josh Pietsch, Staff Writer • February 27, 2020
Photo courtesy of Illini Athletics.

Sukaree reflects on journey from Thailand to Illinois

By Josh Pietsch, Staff Writer • February 20, 2020
Senior Tristyn Nowlin watches her approach shot during the Medina Invitational. Though she is in her final year at the Univesity, Nowlin looks to lead the team to success before she turns professional after graduating.

Women’s golf prepare for a competitive spring season

By Josh Pietsch, Staff Writer • January 27, 2020
Freshman Luke Luffman after winning a match against a Missouri opponent on Nov. 14.

Illini face Huskies at home in dual-meet this Friday

By Josh Pietsch, Staff Writer • December 4, 2019
Luffman leads Illini to victory

Luffman leads Illini to victory

By Josh Pietsch, Staff Writer • November 16, 2019
Illinois’ Travis Piotrowski wrestles with Maryland’s Brandon Cray in the 125-pound weight class during the meet at Huff Hall on Jan. 28. The Illini won 25-18.

Illinois splits weekend at Chattanooga Duels

By Josh Pietsch, Staff Writer • November 12, 2019
Sophomore Reena Sulkar swings at the Illini Women’s Invitational. The home invitational took place in Medinah, Illinois, on Oct. 9.

Illini finish season strong at Landfall Tradition

By Josh Pietsch, Staff Writer • November 1, 2019
Sophomore Crystal Wang hits the ball at the Illini Women's Invite at Medinah on Oct. 10, 2018. The Illini are headed to Wilmington, North Carolina, for the Landfall Tradition this weekend.

Illini head to North Carolina for last meet in fall season

By Josh Pietsch, Contributing Writer • October 25, 2019
Nowlin leads on, off green in her final season with Illinois

Nowlin leads on, off green in her final season with Illinois

By Josh Pietsch, Staff Writer • October 19, 2019
Sophomore Reena Sulkar swings at the Illini Women’s Invitational. The home invitational took place in Medinah, Illinois, on Oct. 9.

Illini places third in home invitational, season-best finish

By Josh Pietsch, Staff Writer • October 14, 2019
The Illini golf team meets Toby Keith at the Schooner Fall Classic over the weekend. The Illini tied for fifth place in the tournament.

Nowlin leads Illini in Schooner Fall Classic

By Josh Pietsch, Contributing Writer • October 2, 2019
Illini fall short at Glass City Invitational

Illini fall short at Glass City Invitational

By Josh Pietsch, Contributing Writer • September 29, 2019
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