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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
Head volleyball coach Chris Tamas speaks to his team in a huddle during their game against the University of Colorado Boulder on Sept. 4. Illinois will travel to Iowa for the Big Ten season opener and hopes to build on their nonconference success.

[Photo] Illinois travels to Iowa for Big Ten season opener, looks to build on nonconference success

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • September 22, 2021
Redshirt Junior Diana Brown sets the ball during the game against the University of Colorado Boulder Sept. 4. Brown asserts dominance at the net which could elevate the team going into conference play.

[Photo] Brown asserts dominance at net, sets Illini up for success heading into conference play

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • September 21, 2021
The Illinois volleyball team bands together during the game against the University of Colorado Boulder Sept. 4. The team goes undefeated in the Redbird Classic and scores 9-0 in final three nonconference matches.

[Photo] Illinois goes undefeated in Redbird Classic, goes 9-0 in final three nonconference matches

By Claire O'Brien, Sports Digital Content Editor • September 18, 2021
Senior Makena Silber moves the ball away from her opponent during a game agains Ohio State March 21. The Illinois soccer team won their game against Illinois State 5-1 Sunday evening.

[Photo] Illinois keep scoring momentum going, Breslin buries hat trick

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • August 22, 2021
The Illinois soccer team huddles up during the game against Ohio State on March 21. The team won 4-0 against Mizzou on Thursday.

[Photo] Freshmen shine in 4-0 win against Mizzou

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • August 19, 2021
Illinois soccer player Summer Garrison looks to an open teammate to pass the ball to at the B1G Regional Weekend during a game against Iowa April 8. The team will travel to Mizzou to start off their regular season on Thursday,

[Photo] Illinois to travel to Mizzou for first regular season game

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • August 18, 2021
Members of the Illinois soccer team line up with their hands behind their backs during the game against Iowa during the B1G Regional Weekend April 8. Illinois fell to Notre Dame today 0-4 at Demirjian Park.

[Photo] Illinois falls to Notre Dame 4-0, looks ahead to match against Mizzou

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • August 14, 2021
Players on the Illinois soccer team huddle during a game against Iowa at the B1G Regional Weekend on April 8. The Illini will finish off their preseason exhibition slate against Notre Dame.

[Photo] Illinois to finish off exhibition slate against Notre Dame

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • August 13, 2021
Aleks Kovacevic smiles after winning a singles match against Notre Dame May 8. Kovacevic reflects on his past five years at Illinois.

[Photo] Falling into place: Take a look back at Kovacevic’s five years at Illinois

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer • June 6, 2021
Freshman Kennedy Berschel runs through a tunnel of teammates before the game against Iowa April 8. Illinois soccer released its 2021 fall schedule featuring non-conference and of course conference games reminiscent of seasons played prior to the pandemic.

[Photo] Illinois soccer releases 2021 schedule featuring non-conference opponents for first time since 2019

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • May 28, 2021
Senior Aleks Kovacevic shakes hands with another player during their game against Notre Dame May 8. Aleks Kovacevic, Siphosothando Montsi and Zeke Clark will enter the NCAA singles competition.

[Photo] Three Illini enter NCAA singles competition

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer • May 22, 2021
Senior Noe Khlif and sophomore Siphosothando Montsi celebrate after gaining a point in a match on May 8 against Notre Dame. In Florida, the team had a lot of support from Illinois fans bu fell to top-seeded Florida in the Round of 16.

[Photo] Bittersweet 16: Illinois falls to Florida in NCAA tournament

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer • May 18, 2021
Senior Aleks Kovacevic smiles after winning a match against Notre Dame on Saturday. The 16-seeded Illini will strive to showcase all its talents when they face No. 1 Florida at the NCAA tournament.

[Photo] Illinois to take talents to Sweet 16, will play Florida in NCAA tournament

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer • May 15, 2021
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