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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
Illinois’ Katrina Ross (21) swings at a pitch in the first game against Michigan at Eichelberger Field in Urbana on Saturday. Illinois lost both games.

World’s Largest Softball Tailgate brings out Cubs legend

By Kate Munson • April 20, 2009

Illini softball drops doubleheader to No. 8 Michigan

By Kate Munson • April 19, 2009
Illinois' Monica Perry (18) throws a pitch during the game against Indiana on Wednesday, April 15, 2009.

Illini softball to battle No. 8 Michigan, host World’s Largest Softball Tailgate

By Kate Munson • April 17, 2009
Players congratulate Illinois' Ashley Conrad (00) after she hit a solo home run during Wednesday's game against Indiana in Urbana.

Illini defeat Hoosiers in doubleheader

By Kate Munson • April 16, 2009

Illini prepare for big challenge vs. Bradley

By Kate Munson • April 9, 2009
Illinois' Danielle Zymkowitz is pushed off the bag after tagging out an Illinois State player during Wednesday night's game in Champaign, April, 16, 2008. Illinois won the game 16-8.

Illini softball takes on Illinois State in battle for bragging rights

By Kate Munson • April 7, 2009
Illini softball takes doubleheader from Badgers

Illini softball takes doubleheader from Badgers

By Kate Munson • April 6, 2009
Senior Iowa pitcher Brittany Weil throws a pitch past an Illinois' Katrina Ross at Pearl Field on Wednesday, April 1, 2009. Weil threw a perfect game.

Iowa hurler Weil throws perfect game as Hawkeyes sweep Illini softball

By Kate Munson • April 2, 2009

Illinois softball perfect in Big Ten

By Kate Munson • March 30, 2009

No. 24 DePaul ends Illinois softball win streak

By Kate Munson • March 28, 2009

Fighting Illini outlast Loyola, Zymkowitz claims national honors

By Kate Munson • March 27, 2009

Illini softball survives slugfest, defeats Penn State

By Kate Munson • March 24, 2009

Fighting Illini go deep back-to-back twice in same inning, defeat Penn State

By Kate Munson • March 22, 2009

Illinois softball overpowers Michigan State

By Kate Munson • March 20, 2009
Illinois’ Lana Armstrong hits the ball at the game against Michigan State on April 13. The Illini will play Illinois State in their last game before Big Ten competition. The team was unable to compete at the Adidas Invitational in South Carolina because of weather.

Illini softball ready for final match-up before Big Ten play

By Kate Munson • March 17, 2009

Illini to battle No. 18 Southern Illinois for bragging rights

By Kate Munson • March 6, 2009

Illini unable to muster offense against No. 2 Florida

By Kate Munson • March 2, 2009

Illini softball defeats No. 21 Houston and No. 24 Texas A

By Kate Munson • February 23, 2009

Fighting Illini to face 2008 Women’s College World Series runner up

By Kate Munson • February 20, 2009

Mixed bag for Illinois softball at Wilson Tournament

By Kate Munson • February 16, 2009

Illinois softball falls to No. 10 Arizona, defeats Hofstra

By Kate Munson • February 13, 2009

Illini softball splits Friday games, gears up for No. 10 Arizona

By Kate Munson • February 13, 2009

Illini softball to challenge Olympic experience

By Kate Munson • February 13, 2009

Freshmen lead softball to 3-1 record on opening weekend

By Kate Munson • February 9, 2009
Jeremy Berg The Daily Illini Illinois' Christine Christopoulos pitches the ball during the game against Southern Illinois on April 30, 2008.

Illini softball kick starts season with pair of victories

By Kate Munson • February 6, 2009

Illini softball suffers first loss of season

By Kate Munson • February 6, 2009

Illinois softball to help kick off Broncos’ inaugural season

By Kate Munson • February 6, 2009
Softball prepares for 2009 campaign

Softball prepares for 2009 campaign

By Kate Munson • February 3, 2009

Illinois volleyball names new head coach

By Kate Munson • December 12, 2008

Historic season comes to end for Illinois volleyball

By Kate Munson • December 12, 2008

California ends Illinois’ tournament run

By Kate Munson • December 12, 2008
 

National postseason stage “sweet” for Illinois volleyball

By Kate Munson • December 12, 2008
The Illini celebrate after beating Cincinnati in three straight sets Saturday night at Huff Hall to advance to the Sweet 16. Erica Magda

Hardin leads Illini volleyball to Sweet 16 in final season

By Kate Munson • December 8, 2008

Illinois volleyball advances to Sweet 16

By Kate Munson • December 5, 2008
Teammates Johannah Bangert (13), Michelle Bartsch (6), Kylie McCulley (15) and Ashley Edinger (5) celebrate a point scored against Iowa at Huff Hall on Oct. 4. The Illinois will face UW-Milwaukee on Friday in its first game of the NCAA Tournament. Erica Magda

Illinois set for NCAA tourney action

By Kate Munson • December 5, 2008

Illini advance to round two of NCAA Tournament

By Kate Munson • December 5, 2008
Illinois volleyball head coach Don Hardin signals to players during the match against Michigan State, Oct. 28, 2006 at Huff Hall. Illinois lost to Michigan State in three games, 30-26, 30-16, 30-22. Hardin announced his retirement Monday. Erica Magda

Illinois volleyball head coach Don Hardin to retire

By Kate Munson • December 2, 2008
Kylie McCulley spikes the ball in attempts to score against Indiana in Huff Hall on Saturday. Erica Magda

No. 16 Illinois defeats No. 18 Purdue, extends lead to No. 3 in Big Ten

By Kate Munson • November 20, 2008
Laura DeBruler goes down low to recover an Indiana serve at the home game on saturday Nov. 15. The Illini beat Indiana in all 3 sets played. Erica Magda

Illinois to battle Purdue on Big Ten Network

By Kate Munson • November 19, 2008
 

No. 1 Penn State risks NCAA record winning streak at Huff Hall

By Kate Munson • November 14, 2008

Future Olympians joining Illinois volleyball?

By Kate Munson • November 13, 2008

No. 16 Illinois volleyball continues winning ways against Iowa

By Kate Munson • November 7, 2008
 

Illini of the Week: Ashley Edinger

By Kate Munson • November 4, 2008
 

No. 17 Illini sweep weekend, improve to second in Big Ten

By Kate Munson • November 3, 2008
 

Big Ten battle continues: No. 17 Illini to host No. 18 Michigan and Ohio State

By Kate Munson • October 31, 2008
Erica Magda

No. 17 Illinois rallies around blocking

By Kate Munson • October 30, 2008
 

Illinois defeats Purdue for third in Big Ten

By Kate Munson • October 23, 2008
 

Illinois battles Purdue for 3rd in Big Ten

By Kate Munson • October 22, 2008
 

No. 17 Illinois volleyball splits weekend matches against No. 19 Wisconsin and Northwestern

By Kate Munson • October 20, 2008
 

Illini need to set pace to defeat opponents

By Kate Munson • October 17, 2008

No. 17 Illinois volleyball falls to unranked Northwestern

By Kate Munson • October 17, 2008

No. 19 Illini volleyball takes care of Ohio State

By Kate Munson • October 10, 2008
 

No. 19 Illinois volleyball to travel to Ohio State, No. 23 Michigan

By Kate Munson • October 9, 2008
Erica Magda

Career weekend for DeBruler is average for Illini who fall to No. 13 Minnesota, defeat Iowa

By Kate Munson • October 6, 2008

Illinois volleyball rebounds to defeat Iowa

By Kate Munson • October 3, 2008

No. 19 Illini to host No. 13 Minnesota and former Illini coach Mike Herbert

By Kate Munson • October 3, 2008
 

Team teaches skills to young fans

By Kate Munson • September 22, 2008
 

Volleyball faces SIUE, aims to amp up play

By Kate Munson • September 19, 2008
 

ISU poses tough match for final stop of volleyball road trip

By Kate Munson • September 16, 2008

Illini fall to Stanford at weekend invitational

By Kate Munson • September 8, 2008
 

Illini volleyball to travel to Billiken Invitational, face No. 3 Stanford

By Kate Munson • September 5, 2008

Illinois defeats Saint Louis at Billiken Invitational

By Kate Munson • September 5, 2008

No. 19 Illinois volleyball falls in three sets to No. 3 Stanford

By Kate Munson • September 5, 2008

Illinois volleyball defeats William and Mary, goes 2-1 at Billiken Invitational

By Kate Munson • September 5, 2008
 

Setters Bazzetta, Haen anchor 6-2 for Illini

By Kate Munson • September 4, 2008

Volleyball defeats pair of ranked opponents en route to undefeated weekend

By Kate Munson • August 29, 2008
Michelle Bartsch spikes the ball during the alumni game on Saturday. Erica Magda

Alumni Match unites former, current Illini

By Kate Munson • August 25, 2008

Illini volleyball defeats alumni in exhibition

By Kate Munson • August 22, 2008

Two big weekends top football season

By Kate Munson • July 26, 2008

COLUMN: Record-breaking softball season

By Kate Munson • May 4, 2008

Softball to battle Iowa

By Kate Munson • May 2, 2008

Offense falls short for softball in loss to Hawkeyes

By Kate Munson • May 2, 2008
 

Club teams reflect on successful year, accomplishments

By Kate Munson • May 1, 2008
 

Mexicano breaks Big Ten home run record

By Kate Munson • May 1, 2008

Softball emerges 2-2 after Indiana, Purdue series

By Kate Munson • April 28, 2008
 

Softball dominates at the plate; Mexicano belts record HR

By Kate Munson • April 21, 2008

Softball falls to Big Ten rival 2-0

By Kate Munson • April 18, 2008

Softball stuns Minnesota in five innings

By Kate Munson • April 18, 2008

Illini offense heats up in win over ISU

By Kate Munson • April 17, 2008
 

Softball salvages win from rough weekend

By Kate Munson • April 14, 2008

Softball falls to No. 14 Northwestern

By Kate Munson • April 11, 2008

Wildcats build early lead, best Illini softball for second consecutive day

By Kate Munson • April 11, 2008
 

Northwestern, Michigan State on deck as women start 9-game stand

By Kate Munson • April 11, 2008
 

Softball hunkers down for conference contests

By Kate Munson • April 4, 2008

Softball 2-2 after loss to Penn State

By Kate Munson • April 4, 2008
Makenzie Smith lets the ball pass during the game against DePaul University at Eichelberger Field April 28. Erica Magda

Softball team to host EIU in first home game

By Kate Munson • April 2, 2008
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