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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
Freshman outfielder Stevie Mead prepares to swing her bat during the game against Wisconsin on Sunday. The Illini won all three games against Wisconsin over the weekend 4-1, 4-2 and 7-1.

Illinois sweeps Wisconsin and moves to nine games over .500

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • April 11, 2022
Senior pitcher Sydney Sickles pitches during the game against SIUE on Tuesday. The Illini will be going up against the Badgers this weekend at Eichelberger Field.

Illinois softball to host Wisconsin in three game series this weekend

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • April 8, 2022
Senior infielder Avery Steiner walks up during introductions before the game against LSU on Feb. 13. The Illini won two of their three games against Minnesota over the weekend.

Illinois softball wins series against Minnesota, looks ahead to brutal schedule this week

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • April 5, 2022
Pitcher Tori McQueen winds up a pitch against UIS on Oct. 2. Illinois will be evenly matched during the upcoming game on Wednesday against Indiana.

Illinois softball comes back home to take on Indiana State after 3-2 road win against SLU

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • March 30, 2022
Senior Sydney Sickles gets ready to throw a pitch during the Illini's match against Arkansas on Feb. 18. The Illini won against Purdue, 9-4, on Sunday.

Illinois softball splits series against Purdue

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • March 28, 2022
Utility Kailee Powell prepares to run home during the game against Missouri on Wednesday. The Illini will be going up against SIUE on Tuesday at Eichelberger Field.

Illinois softball hosts SIUE after going 2-2 last tournament, looks to improve winning record

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • March 22, 2022
Utility Kailee Powell catches a ball from first base during a game against UIS on Oct. 2. The Illini lose both home games on Wednesday against Missouri 6-7 and 2-10.

Illinois softball drops both Braggin’ Rights games to Mizzou in home opener

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • March 18, 2022
Pitcher Tori McQueen begins to pitch the ball during a game against UIS on Oct. 2. McQueen aided the Illini during seventh inning against Liberty and led to an Illini win 5-4.

Illinois softball sweeps Liberty, gets swept by Clemson in Tiger Invitational

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • March 14, 2022
Utility Jaelyn Vickery begins to swing her bat during a home game at Eichelberger Field. The Illini will be playing at the Tiger Invitational going up against Clemson and Liberty on Saturday and Sunday.

Illinois softball travels to South Carolina to take on Clemson and Liberty

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • March 12, 2022
Utility Delaney Rummel goes up to bat during the game against Witchita on Feb. 18. Rummel achieved 6 RBIs during the Illini's match against Hofstra for the Cardinal Classic on Saturday.

Illinois softball finishes 3-1 at Cardinal Classic behind dominant offensive, pitching efforts

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • March 7, 2022
Outfielder Kelly Ryono swings her bat during at Eichelberger Field. The Illini will be go up against Louisville on Friday.

Illini softball travels to Louisville for four-game Cardinal Classic

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • March 4, 2022
Pitcher Sydney Sickels winds up to deliver a pitch during Illinois' game against Purdue on April 16 in Champaign. Sickels recorded the second no-hitter of her career on Saturday against Western Illinois, and the Illini beat the No. 10 Arkansas Razorbacks on Sunday.

Sickels throws no-hitter, Illinois softball goes 2-3 at Razorback Invitational

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • February 21, 2022
Pitcher Sydney Sickels begins to pitch the ball during a game against Wisconsin. The Illini will be going up against Arkansas on Friday with Sickels being a key offensive player so far.

Illinois softball travels to Arkansas, will take on two ranked teams over five-game weekend

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • February 18, 2022
Kelly Ryono prepares for an incoming pitch during Illinois' game against Purdue on April 16. The Illini went 4-1 in their opening weekend of the 2022 season, and Ryono has a team-best .615 batting average through five games.

Illinois softball goes 4-1 at LSU Tiger Classic, picks up ranked win in first games of season

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • February 14, 2022
The Illinois softball team meets on the mound during its game against Purdue on April 16. The Illini will begin their 2022 season on Friday in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Illinois softball opens season in Baton Rouge, participates in four-team weekend competition

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • February 11, 2022
Wrestler Dylan Duncan evades a tackle from his Northwestern opponent on Jan. 29. Duncan won both of his matches against Minnesota and Indiana over the weekend.

Illinois wrestling loses to No. 16 Minnesota, picks up first conference win over Indiana in final home duals

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • February 7, 2022
Wrester Lucas Byrd goes towards his Northwestern opponent on Saturday. The Illini will be up against rival Minnesota on Friday.

Illini wrestling aims to get back in win column against conference rivals

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • February 4, 2022
Wrestler Dylan Duncan takes down his Northwestern opponent during his match on Saturday. Duncan won his his match 9-2, but the Illini lost against Northwestern 13-26.

Illinois wrestling loses to Northwestern, remains winless in Big Ten meets

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • January 31, 2022
Freshman wrestler Lucas Byrd celebrates his win during the meet against Iowa on Jan. 16. The Illini will be hosting for Northwestern on Saturday.

Illini wrestling aims to pick up first conference win of season, takes on Northwestern in Champaign

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • January 29, 2022
Illinois wrestling Luke Luffman pins down his Purdue opponent during a match from a previous season. Luffman won one of the four matches against Purdue.

No. 19 Illinois wrestling falls to No. 17 Purdue, extends conference losing streak to three matches

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • January 23, 2022
Wrestler Justin Cardani grabs a hold of his opponent during the Big Ten Opener against Rutgers on Jan. 4. The Illini lost against the Rutgers 21-13.

No. 21 Illinois wrestling drops Big Ten opener to No. 16 Rutgers

By Nick Kane, Contributing Writer • January 15, 2022
Wrestler Justin Cardani wins match during the Matmen Open on Dec. 29. The Illini placed fourth overall at the Matmen Open.

Illinois wrestling places fourth at Matmen Open behind first-place finishes from Cardani, Byrd

By Nick Kane, Contributing Writer • December 31, 2021