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

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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Ayo Dosunmu (left), Kofi Cockburn (middle) and DaMonte 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 March 15, 2020
Sophomore Alan Griffin takes a shot behind the arc during the Illinis 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 January 5, 2020
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 November 23, 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 November 4, 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 October 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 October 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 October 17, 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 October 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 October 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 September 30, 2019
Illini fall to Cornhuskers 42-38

Illini fall to Cornhuskers 42-38

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

Illini look to win against Cornhuskers

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer September 19, 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 September 12, 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 September 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 September 5, 2019

BREAKING: Epstein out for season

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer September 2, 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 August 26, 2019
Illini football commit Marquez Beason poses during an official visit at the University. Beasons 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 August 6, 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 April 15, 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 March 14, 2019
Pictured above is Lou Hernandez, the Illinois football strength and conditioning coach.

New coaches discuss future

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff writer February 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 February 21, 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 February 7, 2019

Dosunmu’s consistency leading the way for Illini

By Miles Powers-Huang, Assistant Sports Editor January 24, 2019

Jeff Thomas flips back to Hurricanes

By Miles Powers-Huang, Assistant Sports Editor January 17, 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 January 14, 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 January 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 December 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 November 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 October 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 September 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 August 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 August 27, 2018
Illinois takes doubleheader against Penn State

Illinois takes doubleheader against Penn State

By Miles Powers-Huang, Assistant sports editor April 30, 2018

ICYMI: Illini lands commitment from Top JUCO Guard

By Miles Powers-Huang, Assistant Sports Editor April 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 April 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 April 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 March 31, 2018
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