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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
Miles Powers-Huang

Miles Powers-Huang, Senior Staff Writer

I am a junior studying journalism. My first assignment at The Daily Illini was covering soccer. I then covered women’s basketball before being promoted to assistant sports editor. I am from Oak Park, Illinois. I’m the person you go to for a completely random fact or statistic about a player or game. When I’m not covering sports, I like to play FIFA and pickup basketball.

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Illinois Head Coach Brad Underwood points towards the court during the match against Nebraska at State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois on Monday, Feb. 24.

Oklahoma State basketball program sentenced for violations committed under Brad Underwood

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Jun 5, 2020
Junior Jeff Jordan presses forward towards the basket during the match against Michigan State on Feb. 6, 2010.

Former reporters share inside look at Michael Jordan’s time as an Illini parent

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • May 11, 2020
2020's divisive political debate could steer college football

2020’s divisive political debate could steer college football

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • May 8, 2020
The cover for the NCAA 14 videogame by EA Sports.

College football fans return to NCAA Football during pandemic

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Apr 27, 2020
Illinois basketball commit Adam Miller cheers while watching Illinois’ game against Indiana on March 1 at State Farm Center. Miller will join the Illini for the 2020-2021 season.

Recruiting surprises put Illini in position to seal Big Ten’s top 2020 class

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Apr 15, 2020
Sophomore Guard Ayo Dosunmu captures a rebound during the match against Iowa on March 8.

Illini of the season: Dosunmu, Cockburn carry Illini to breakout season

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Apr 10, 2020
Junior Jacob Grandison gives Kofi Cockburn a high five after a play against Nicholls State at State Farm Center on Nov. 5, 2019. The Illini won 78-70.

Transfers and tribulations: Tracking Illini transfer activity this offseason

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Apr 1, 2020
Joe Lunardi posted his fantasy March Madness bracket to Twitter on March 17.

Fans use social media to quench sports thirst

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Mar 24, 2020
Ayo Dosunmu (left), Kofi Cockburn (middle) and Da'Monte Williams (right) head to the sideline during the game against Iowa on March 8. The Illini defeated the Hawkeyes 78-76.

Illini Cinderella story cut short

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Mar 15, 2020
Sophomore guard Ayo Dosunmu (11), freshman center Kofi Cockburn (21) and junior guard Da'Monte Williams walk together toward Illinois' huddle during the game against No. 18 Iowa at State Farm Center Sunday night.

Kofi Cockburn receives recognition for consistent ambition

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Mar 11, 2020
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood directs action from the sidelines during Illinois' game against Indiana Sunday at State Farm Center.

No. 19 Ohio State trumps No. 23 Illinois 71-63 on road

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Mar 5, 2020
Senior guard Andres Feliz calls a play during the Illinois' game against Indiana at State Farm Center on Sunday.

Illini prepare for final regular-season road game

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Mar 4, 2020
Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg directs action on the court from the sidelines during the Illini's game against the Corn Huskers at State Farm Center Monday night. Hoiberg is in his first season at the helm of Nebraska's men's basketball program, following tenures at Iowa State and with the Chicago Bulls.

Hoiberg, ‘Braska ball comes to State Farm Center following career with Chicago Bulls

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Feb 26, 2020
Freshman Kofi Cockburn drives up to the basket against a Nebraska defender on Monday.

Illini vie with Wildcats to keep standing

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Feb 26, 2020
Senior guard Andrés Feliz calls a play at Rutgers on Saturday. Illinois will take on Penn State Tuesday night.

Illinois fades, drops fourth-straight Big Ten game at Rutgers

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Feb 17, 2020
Senior guard Andrés Feliz attempts a layup midst pressure from Michigan State starting, senior guard Cassius Winston and starting, sophomore forward Aaron Henry during No. 22 Illinois' game against Michigan State at the State Farm Center on Tuesday. The Illini lost, 70-69, despite a large second-half comeback. Photo by Jonathan Bonaguro of the Daily Illini.

No. 22 Illinois comeback slips away in final seconds against Michigan State

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Feb 11, 2020
Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andres Feliz (10) shoots a three point shot during the first half at State Farm Center in Champaign, IL on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020.

Illini men’s basketball shoots for redemption in second meeting with Terrapins

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Feb 4, 2020
Mourners gather at the Kobe Bryant memorial at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Jan. 26, 2020. Tributes to Bryant continue worldwide following the former NBA great died in a helicopter accident Sunday, Jan. 26.

Illinois, Minnesota players pay tribute to Kobe Bryant

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Feb 3, 2020
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood speaks to junior guard Da'Monte Williams as he checks in during the first half at State Farm Center on Thursday. Sunday, the Iowa Hawkeyes snapped the No. 19-ranked Illini's seven-game winning streak, 72-65 in Iowa City, Iowa.

No. 18-ranked Hawkeyes snap Illini’s seven-game winning streak

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Feb 2, 2020
Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) dribbles up the court on Tuesday at Mackey Arena. The Illini won 79-62.

Illinois rides six-game win streak into Minnesota matchup

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Jan 28, 2020
Photo Courtesy of Illini Athletics Guard Ayo Dosunmu drives at the basket during Illinois’ 64-62 victory Saturday. Dosunmu scored a career-high 27 points in the win.

No. 21 Illinois tops Michigan on the road, 64-62

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Jan 27, 2020
Jonathan Bonaguro for the Daily IlliniIllinois Fighting Illini guard Trent Frazier (1) shoots a three point shot Tuesday at Mackey Arena. The Illini won 79-62.

Frazier takes on task to lead Illini offense

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Jan 23, 2020
Sophomore Alan Griffin takes a shot behind the arc during the Illini's game against the Purdue Boilermakers at the State Farm Center on Jan. 5.

Illinois derails Purdue 63-37 at home

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Jan 5, 2020
Runningback Ra'Von Bonner carries the ball during the Redbox Bowl on Dec. 30, 2019. Illinois fell to California 35-20 in the team's first bowl appearance since 2014.

2019 Rewind: A look back at Illinois’ fall season

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Jan 5, 2020
Graudate transfer quarterback Brandon Peters jumps over a California defender during the Redbox Bowl on Monday. Illinois fell to California 35-20 in the team's first bowl game since 2014.

Peter’s fourth down dive embodies Illini attitudes into 2020

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Dec 30, 2019
Freshman center Kofi Cockburn tips in a missed floater to secure a 30-28 lead for the Illini at halftime during Illinois' game against No. 5 Michigan at the State Farm Center Wednesday night. Illinois upset No. 5 Michigan 71-62, earning its first Big Ten win of the season. Captured at State Farm Center on 11 Dec. 2019 by Jonathan Bonaguro.

Illinois upsets No. 5 Michigan 71-62 at home

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Dec 11, 2019
Sophomore guard Ayo Dosunmu dribbles the ball down the court during Illinois’ game in Maryland at College Park, Maryland. The Illini lost 59-58 in the final two seconds on Saturday.

Maryland edges past Illinois by single point

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Dec 7, 2019
Sophomore Giorgi Bezhanishvili dribbles from behind the arc during Illinois’ game against Miami at State Farm Center Monday. Illinois’ fell to Miami 81-79. Bezhanishvili is adapting to his new role as power forward.

Bezhanishvili looks to improve teamwork with Cockburn

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Dec 5, 2019
Quarterback Matt Robinson (12) attempts to throw a pass during Illinois’ final regular-season game against Northwestern at Memorial Stadium. The Illini failed to gain offensive momentum and fell to the Wildcats 29-10 on Saturday.

Illini fall to Wildcats in regular season conclusion

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Dec 2, 2019
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.

Illinois falls to Northwestern 29-10 in final regular-season game

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Nov 30, 2019
Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters rolls to the right and looks for an open receiver during Illinois' game at Iowa Saturday. The Hawkeyes beat the Illini 19-10, snapping their four-game win streak. Captured at Kinnick Stadium on 23 Nov. 2019 by Jonathan Bonaguro.

Football game notes: Illinois at Iowa

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Nov 23, 2019
Illinois linebacker Jake Hansen misses a tackle on Iowa wide receiver Brandon Smith during Illinois’ game against Iowa at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 17, 2018. Last year, the Illini lost to the Hawkeyes in a 63-0 shutout, tying the school’s largest margin of defeat in history.

Illini gain speed going into rematch against Hawkeyes

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Nov 21, 2019
Giorgi Bezhanishvili and Ayo Dosunmu jump for an offensive rebound. Illinois faced Nicholls State at the State Farm Center on Nov. 5 and won 78-70.

Illinois men’s basketball looks ahead to Hawaii

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Nov 18, 2019
Sophomore Ayo Dosunmu (11) and freshman Kofi Cockburn (21) prepare for Illinois' first regular season game against Nicholls State at State Farm Center on Nov. 5, 2019. The Illini lost to the Arizona Wildcats in their first road swing of the season 90-69 Sunday night.

Illinois suffers first loss of the season to No. 21 Arizona

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Nov 10, 2019
The Illini Football team erupts in celebration after defeating the Michigan State Spartans on Nov. 9, 2019. The Illini won 37-34. The Illini now have the chance to build on the success in 2019 as this season is set to start Oct. 23-24.

Illini beat Spartans, becomes bowl game eligible under Lovie Smith

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Nov 10, 2019
Sophomore wide receiver Donny Navarro carries the ball at Illinois’ game against Rutgers at Memorial Stadium Saturday. Navarro emerged off of Illinois’ bench as a main contributor during the Homecoming game against Wisconsin, where he caught a slant pass and broke free for a 48-yard touchdown.

Walk-on Navarro shines on offense this season

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Nov 7, 2019
Illinois seeks first bowl game bid since 2014

Illinois seeks first bowl game bid since 2014

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Nov 7, 2019
Running back Dre Brown crosses the goal line for a touchdown during the Illini’s game against the Scarlet Knights at Memorial Stadium Saturday. The Illini rushed for 204 total yards and won 38-10.

Illinois vs. Rutgers game notes

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Nov 4, 2019
The Illini football team celebrates after a fourth down at High Point Solutions Stadium in New Jersey on Oct. 6, 2018. Illinois won 38-17, coming out of a two-game losing streak and are playing Rutgers this Saturday.

Illinois returns home to face 2-6 Rutgers

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff writer • Oct 31, 2019
Lere Oladipo is a part of a tackle during the Illini's game versus Akron on Aug 31.

Officials respond to Illini football player Oladipo domestic abuse allegations

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Oct 30, 2019
Defensive lineman Tymir Oliver (96) celebrates with the cannon after beating Purdue 24-6. The Illinois defense kept Purdue at 6 points Saturday.

Illinois derails Purdue, surprises everyone

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Oct 28, 2019
Freshman wide receiver Casey Washington celebrates a first down during Illinois’ game against Michigan on Oct. 12. Washington was a key contributor in Illinois’ upset over No. 6-ranked Wisconsin Saturday.

Washington rises from ashes

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Oct 24, 2019
Illinois celebrates its win against Wisconsin on Saturday. Soon after the victory, spectators of the game rushed the field.

Illinois vs. Wisconsin game notes

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Oct 21, 2019
Defensive back Stan Green tackles a Michigan player at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. Despite injury, Green has become an asset to the team in his final season.

Stan Green’s return shows progress

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Oct 17, 2019
Illinois quarterback Isaiah Williams attempts to outrun Michigan defensive lineman Michael Danna during the game on Saturday. The team came away from the Michigan matchup encouraged by the action in the third quarter.

Illini prepare for Badgers Homecoming matchup

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Oct 17, 2019
Illinois tight end Justice Williams jumps through Michigan defenders during the game against the Wolverines. The Illni lost 42-25.

Illini close in on Wolverines, fall 42-25

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Oct 14, 2019
Freshman quarterback Matt Robinson (12) eludes a Minnesota defender on Saturday.

Illinois preps for Michigan amid defensive woes

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Oct 10, 2019
Running back Reggie Corbin sprints away from two Minnesota defenders on Saturday. The Illini lost 17-40.

Illinois vs. Minnesota game notes

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Oct 7, 2019
Transfer quarterback Brandon Peters throws a pass during Illinois’ game against Nebraska at home Sept. 21..

Peters exemplifies potential

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Oct 3, 2019
Ricky Smalling attempts to receive a pass vs Nebraska on Sep. 21.

Illini defense focuses on improvement

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Sep 30, 2019
Williams sees first snaps of season against Nebraska

Williams sees first snaps of season against Nebraska

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Sep 25, 2019
Illinois defense breaks up a pass on Saturday. The Illini led 21-14 at halftime against the Cornhuskers before choking in the fourth quarter.

Illinois drops lead against Nebraska in final quarter

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Sep 23, 2019
Illini fall to Cornhuskers 42-38

Illini fall to Cornhuskers 42-38

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Sep 21, 2019
Illini look to win against Cornhuskers

Illini look to win against Cornhuskers

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Sep 19, 2019
Veteran Lowe (79) and Ricky Smalling (4) run through the end zone on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. The Illini came up short against the Eagles offensively and defensively.

Notes and grades from Illinois’ 34-31 loss against Eastern Michigan

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Sep 16, 2019
Illinois lineman Oluwole Betiku Jr. tackles Akron quarterback Kato Nelson on August 31. The Illini won 42-3. Betiku currenly leads the NCAA leaderboard in sacks at 5.0 and hopes this will help the team win its first bowl game under Lovie Smith.

New recruits show promise for Illini

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Sep 12, 2019
Fighting Illini quarterback Brandon Peters (18) delivering a pass at Connecticut on Saturday. The Illini won 31-23.

Illinois win against Connecticut reflects team’s perserverance

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Sep 9, 2019
Illinois tight end Daniel Barker (87) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against Akron on Aug. 31. The Illini faced Connecticut on Saturday. The Illini won 31-23.

Illinois defeats Connecticut 31-23

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Sep 7, 2019
Illinois faces Akron at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. The Illini won 42-3.

Eifler brings success to Big Ten

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Sep 5, 2019

BREAKING: Epstein out for season

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Sep 2, 2019
Illinois Reggie Corbin (2) breaks a tackle against Akron on Saturday, August 31st. The Illini won 42-3.

The Illini’s first win receives quality grades

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Sep 1, 2019
Lovie Smith talks at a press conference. Smith will begin his fourth season with Illinois on Saturday when Illinois hosts Akron at Memorial Stadium.

Smith names quarterback Peters week-one starter

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Aug 29, 2019
Lovie Smith prepares to speak at the BIG 10 Media days conference on July 18.

Beason out for season

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Aug 26, 2019
Illini football commit Marquez Beason poses during an official visit at the University. Beason's relationship with Isaiah Williams has given Illini fans hope for the successful vision Lovie Smith has for the team.

Williams, Beason make early impact

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Aug 6, 2019
Illinois running back Reggie Corbin (2) stiff arms a defender during the game against Iowa at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018.

Corbin fuels Illini offense in first days of training camp

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Aug 5, 2019
Lovie Smith speaking at the conference floor of the Hilton for Big Ten Media Days on Thursday

Big Ten programs react to Illinois at Media Days

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Jul 19, 2019
Senior outfielder Jack Yalowitz swings at a pitch during Illinois' game against Milwaukee at Illinois Field on Wednesday March 14, 2018.

Yalowitz enters the field despite losing equipment

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Apr 29, 2019
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) dribbles around a defender during the game against Northwestern in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center on Wednesday, March 13, 2019.

Dosunmu ‘returns home’ next year

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Apr 22, 2019
Illinois outfielder Jack Yalowitz runs to first. He played against Milwaukee at the Illinois Field on March 14.

Yalowitz makes a comeback

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Apr 15, 2019
Illinois catcher Jacob Campbell (9) celebrates with third baseman Grant Van Scoy (27) after hitting a homerun during game one of the doubleheader against Maryland at Illinois Field on Saturday, April 6, 2019. The Illini won 5-1.

Redbirds triumph over Illini

By Miles Powers-Huang • Apr 10, 2019
Illinois second baseman Branden Comia (left) celebrates with shortstop Ben Troike (right) after hitting a two-run home run during the game against Coastal Carolina at Illinois Field on Tuesday. The Illini won 4-2.

Illinois sweeps No. 19 Coastal Carolina in two-game midweek series

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Apr 4, 2019
The Illini celebrate their victory over Illinois State over the weekend. They won the series 3-0 over Illinois State.

Illini returns with determination to reduce walks after loss against Billikens

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff writer • Mar 25, 2019

Walks cost Illinois win on road against St. Louis

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff writer • Mar 21, 2019
Illinois outfielder Jack Yalowitz swings at the pitch during the game against Milwaukee at Illinois Field on March 14, 2018. Yalowitz was recently named the Big Ten player of the week.

Yalowitz named Big Ten player of the week

By Miles Powers-Huang, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 14, 2019
Pictured above is Lou Hernandez, the Illinois football strength and conditioning coach.

New coaches discuss future

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff writer • Feb 25, 2019
Freshman guard Ayo Dosunmu. Poses for a picture after Illinois’ win against Evansville on Nov. 8. Dosunmu, along with many other young players, are changing the nature of the collegiate-level game.

Nature of game, players have changed over time

By Miles Powers-Huang, Assistant Sports Editor • Feb 21, 2019
Illinois offensive line coach Luke Butkus (left) and defensive line coach Austin Clark (right) watch their players at Illinois football training camp on Aug. 9. Butkus will be leaving Illinois to join the Green Bay Packers as assistant offensive line coach.

Offensive line coach Luke Butkus headed to Green Bay Packers

By Miles Powers-Huang, Assistant Sports Editor • Feb 7, 2019
Head coach Brad Underwood and other assistant coaches wear sneakers with their formal attire to promote cancer research and awareness on Jan. 23. The Coaches vs. Cancer 3-Point Challenge was created by the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches.

Coaches vs. Cancer initiative fights back

By Miles Powers-Huang, Assistant Sports Editor • Feb 7, 2019

Dosunmu’s consistency leading the way for Illini

By Miles Powers-Huang, Assistant Sports Editor • Jan 24, 2019

Jeff Thomas flips back to Hurricanes

By Miles Powers-Huang, Assistant Sports Editor • Jan 17, 2019

NCAA transfer portal vests power in student-athletes

By Miles Powers-Huang • Jan 17, 2019
Illinois head coach Lovie Smith sings “Hail to the Orange” with his team after the game against Minnesota at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 3. The Illini won 55-31.

Illini land big recruits, transfers during offseason hot streak

By Miles Powers-Huang, Assistant Sports Editor • Jan 14, 2019
Illinois forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili looks to shoot the ball during the game against Michigan at the State Farm Center on Thursday. The Illini lost 79-69.

Bettors risk all as late-game baskets shift odds

By Miles Powers-Huang, Assistant Sports Editor • Jan 14, 2019
Illinois head coach Lovie Smith walks with his team down First Street before the game against Purdue at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 13. Georgia tight end Luke Ford has announced he is transferring to Illinois due to familial reasons.

Georgia tight end Luke Ford announces transfer to Illinois

By Miles Powers-Huang, Assistant Sports Editor • Jan 5, 2019
Illinois head coach Lovie Smith sings “Hail to the Orange” with his team after the game against Minnesota at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. The Illini won 55-31.

ICYMI: Illinois lands four-star LB Shammond Cooper

By Miles Powers-Huang, Assistant Sports Editor • Jan 4, 2019
Illinois outside hitter Megan Cooney (15) and outside hitter Beth Prince (8) cut the net after the match against Wisconsin Saturday. The Illini will participate in the Final Four in Minneapolis, Minnesota, this week.

Team now prepares to play 2017 champions

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Dec 10, 2018
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu plays defense during the game against Mississippi Valley State at State Farm Center on Sunday. The Illini won 86-67.

College basketball has recent swing of bad beats

By Miles Powers-Huang, Assistant Sports Editor • Nov 29, 2018
Seniors Carolina Ratz (8) and Hope Breslin (10) high-five to celebrate a goal against Northern Illinois on Aug. 26. The Illini won 8-0.

Illini soccer beat Badgers, advance to Big Ten semifinals

By Miles Powers-Huang, Assistant Sports Editor • Oct 29, 2018
Head coach Nick Fabbrini looks to the referee for an explanation of a penalty call during the game against No. 2 Ohio at the Ice Arena Saturday night, November 3, 2012.

Fabbrini added to national team staff

By Miles Powers-Huang, Assistant Sports Editor • Oct 8, 2018
Illinois midfielder Hope Breslin (10), forward Kelly Maday (15), and defender Ashley Cathro (33) celebrate with forward Caroline Ratz (8) after a goal during the game against Northern Illinois at the Illinois Soccer Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. The Illini won 8-0.

Team celebrates wins over top opponents

By Miles Powers-Huang, Assistant sports editor • Sep 6, 2018
Illinois forward Makena Silber (20) shoots the ball during the game against Northern Illinois at the Illinois Soccer Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. The Illini won 8-0.

Off-field bonding fosters team growth

By Miles Powers-Huang, Assistant Sports Editor • Aug 30, 2018
Illinois celebrates after a goal in its game against North Carolina on Aug. 16. The early season performance against North Carolina could be a sign of things to come for the Illini.

Illini soccer beginning season recap

By Miles Powers-Huang, Assistant Sports Editor • Aug 27, 2018
Sophomore wide receiver Ricky Smalling goes up for a catch in the game against Indiana at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 11, 2017. Smalling looks to highlight the Illinois offense this season as it switches to a spread style. Photo by: Quinten Shaw

Big Ten Media Days: Style of offense is its own battle

By Miles Powers-Huang, Assistant Sports Editor • Jul 26, 2018
Illinois takes doubleheader against Penn State

Illinois takes doubleheader against Penn State

By Miles Powers-Huang, Assistant sports editor • Apr 30, 2018

Men finish second in Big Ten, women lose in semifinals

By Miles Powers-Huang, Assistant Sports Editor • Apr 30, 2018
Alex Diab is this week's chosen Illini for his skill and work ethic. His second place finish in the still rings event of the Big Ten gymnastics championship helped bring the Illini to a triumphant championship win.

IOTW: Alex Diab and Illini men’s gymnastics

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff writer • Apr 12, 2018

ICYMI: Illini lands commitment from Top JUCO Guard

By Miles Powers-Huang, Assistant Sports Editor • Apr 10, 2018
Illinois' Zeke Clark serves the ball during the match against California at the Atkins Tennis Center on Feb. 9. The Illini won 4-0.

Illini crush Wolverines

By Miles Powers-Huang, Assistant Sports Editor • Apr 9, 2018
Illinois’ Aleks Vukic returns the ball during the match against California at the Atkins Tennis Center on Feb. 9. The Illini won 4-0.

Men’s and women’s tennis have strong weekend

By Miles Powers-Huang, Assistant Sports Editor • Apr 2, 2018
Illinois starting pitcher Quinn Snarskis throws a pitch during the Big Ten season opener at Illinois Field Friday against the Iowa Hawkeyes. Iowa won the game 8-5.

Illinois drops Big Ten season opener to Iowa

By Miles Powers-Huang, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 31, 2018
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