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Junior Abigail Cabush prepares to dive in during a relay race at competition. The Illinois swim and dive team placed 12th at the Big Ten Championships this week.

[PHOTO] Illini make history at Big Ten Championships

March 1, 2021
Freshman Aaliyah Nye defends during the game against Penn State on Sunday. Illinois lost the game 70-66.

[PHOTO] Illini lose to Boilermakers despite fourth-quarter comeback

February 28, 2021
Outside hitter Raina Terry hits the ball against Ohio State on Feb. 19, 2020 at Huff Hall. After overcoming mono in December, Terry has been a valuable player to the struggling Illini.

[PHOTO] Portraits of faith: ‘Physically distant, emotionally close’

March 1, 2021
Sophomore Kofi Cockburn looks to shoot during the game against Wisconsin on Saturday. The Illini won the game 74-69.

[PHOTO] Player grades: Cockburn, Curbelo dominate in win over Badgers

February 28, 2021
Sophomore Jada Peebles goes for a layup during the game against Northwestern on Thursday. The Illini will face Purdue tomorrow in West Lafayette.

[PHOTO] Illini look to sweep Purdue in road finale

February 27, 2021
Sophomore Mia Townes performs her floor exercise routine during the meet against Michigan on Sunday. The Illinois women's gymnastics team placed second in the Big Five Meet on Friday.

[PHOTO] Illinois finishes second in Big Five Meet for second consecutive season

February 26, 2021
Members of the Illinois softball team gather at the mound to talk strategy during competition. The team won out in both games against Rutgers during a double-header on Friday.

[PHOTO] Illini offense awakens in sweep over Rutgers

February 26, 2021
Sophomore Jada Peebles attempts to evade a defender during the game against Northwestern on Wednesday. The Illini lost the game 67-61.

[PHOTO] Illini give up early lead, lose to Wildcats

February 24, 2021
Junior Avrey Steiner hits the ball during the Orange & Blue World Series on Oct. 25. The Illini will begin their 2021 season playing against multiple opponents in Florida this weekend.

[PHOTO] Contact tracers weigh tradeoffs of privacy, public health

February 25, 2021
Sophomore Jeanae Terry shoots the ball during the game against Maryland on Feb. 17. The Illinois women's basketball team will face Northwestern on Wednesday at State Farm Center

[PHOTO] Illini look to beat Northwestern in rivalry matchup

February 24, 2021
Freshman Logan Meyers performs his pommel horse routine during the meet against Iowa on Feb. 13. Illinois split the tri-meet against Michigan and Nebraska on Sunday.

[PHOTO] No. 7 Illini split senior day tri-meet

February 22, 2021
Sophomore Mia Takekawa poses after finishing a routine during the meet against Michigan on Sunday. Illinois lost the meet 197.375-196.650.

[PHOTO] Illini reach season best score, fall to No. 8 Michigan

February 22, 2021
An Illinois women's tennis player bounces the ball before serving during competition. The team fell to Northwestern 6-1 on Sunday.

[PHOTO] lllinois falls to No. 7 Northwestern despite winning doubles point for first time

February 21, 2021
Senior Gabrielle Loeck swims during practice on Tuesday. Illinois will compete in the Big Ten Championships starting Tuesday.

[PHOTO] Illini seniors prepare to say goodbye

February 22, 2021
Illinois head coach Chris Tamas speaks to his team during a time out at the match against Ohio State on Friday. The team now has a 2-6 record.

[PHOTO] Illinois continues cold streak, drops matches to Ohio State

February 20, 2021
Junior Ayo Dosunmu looks downcourt during the game against Northwestern on Tuesday. The Illini will face Minnesota tonight.

[PHOTO] Illinois looks to continue road success against Minnesota

February 20, 2021
Freshman Aaliyah Nye pushes forward during the game against Maryland on Wednesday. The women's basketball team will face Rutgers today.

[PHOTO] Illini hope to stop surging Scarlet Knights

February 20, 2021
Sophomore Rylee Hinton jumps to spike the ball during the match against Penn State on Feb. 7. The Illinois volleyball team will face Ohio State this weekend.

[PHOTO] Illinois to host undefeated Ohio State

February 19, 2021
Junior Makena Silber kicks the ball during a previous season's game against Loyola. Silber secured a goal late in the game against Purdue to win 1-0 on Thursday.

[PHOTO] Silber scores late goal to seal win for Illini

February 18, 2021
Sophomore Jeanae Terry looks to pass during the game against Maryland on Wednesday. The Illini fell 103-58.

[PHOTO] Illinois falls back into losing streak with loss to Maryland

February 18, 2021
Illinois head softball coach Tyra Perry is pictured above. Perry is excited for her team to begin play soon.

[PHOTO] Illini to kick off All-Big Ten schedule in Florida bubble

February 18, 2021
Senior Zeke Clark competes in the match against Virginia on Sunday. Clark is the Illini of the Week.

[PHOTO] Illini of the Week: Zeke Clark clinches two upset wins, earns first-career Player of the Week award

February 18, 2021
Senior Michael Feagles watches his ball after a swing during competition. Feagles performed well at the Mobile Bay Intercollegiate early this week.

[PHOTO] Feagles, Illini earn win after almost year-long hiatus

February 16, 2021
Freshman Adam Miller pushes forward during the game against Northwestern on Tuesday. Illinois prevailed over Northwestern 73-66.

[PHOTO] Player grades: Dosunmu, Cockburn’s offensive bursts, Williams’ defensive intensity earn Illini rivalry win

February 17, 2021
Junior J-Naya Ephraim goes for a layup during the game against Indiana on Sunday. The Illinois women's basketball team will face Maryland tonight.

[PHOTO] Illinois prepares for first-place Maryland

February 17, 2021
Redshirt sophomore Siphosothando Montsi celebrates after scoring a point during the match against Virginia on Sunday.

[PHOTO] Illinois upsets Southern California, Virginia en route to third-place tournament finish

February 14, 2021
Senior Emilee Duong competes during the meet against Oklahoma on March 3, 2020. The Illini fell to Nebraska on Sunday by a score of 5-2.

[PHOTO] Illinois opens Big Ten campaign with road losses to Iowa, Nebraska

February 14, 2021
Junior Michael Fletcher performs his parallel bars routine during the meet against Iowa on Saturday. Illinois fell to Iowa 402 to 400.5.

[PHOTO] Illinois comes up short against Iowa in last-ever dual meet

February 14, 2021
Sophomore Jeanae Terry dribbles during the game against Minnesota on Wednesday. The Illinois women's basketball team will face Indiana on Sunday.

[PHOTO] Illini look to start winning streak at home with Indiana matchup

February 12, 2021
Senior Brendan O’Reilly watches as his ball sails through the air during competition. The men's golf team will compete in the Mobile Bay Intercollegiate at Magnolia Grove Golf Club this weekend.

[PHOTO] Illini fly south for ‘the real deal’

February 12, 2021
Brandon Ngai performs his pommel horse routine during competition.

[PHOTO] Illinois alum finds new ways to stay involved in gymnastics

February 11, 2021
Director of football recruiting Patrick Embleton poses for a professional headshot. Embleton has been on the football team staff for over a decade.

[PHOTO] Embleton finds job security in uncertain profession under Bielema

February 10, 2021
Redshirt junior Matt Wroblewski wrestles his opponent during the match against Northwestern on Sunday. Illinois won the match 31-6.

[PHOTO] Illini split matches with Minnesota, Northwestern over weekend

February 8, 2021
Sophomore Mia Takekawa performs her balance beam routine during the tri-meet against Michigan State and Ohio State. The Illini placed second.

[PHOTO] Illinois splits tri-meet with Ohio State, Michigan State

February 8, 2021
Freshman guard Aaliyah Nye shoots during the game against Purdue on Sunday. The Illini won the game 54-49.

[PHOTO] Terry, Illini upset Boilermakers for first conference victory

February 7, 2021
Freshman Isabel Sy swings her club for a promotional image. Sy faced some challenges in moving from California to Illinois during a pandemic but has been welcomed by the team and quickly found her place.

[PHOTO] Freshman Isabel Sy adjusts to new teammates, environment

February 8, 2021
Junior guard Tara O’Malley poses for a player headshot. O’Malley recently walked-on after being a team manager for two years.

[PHOTO] Former team manager Tara O’Malley walks onto Illini women’s basketball team

February 8, 2021
Freshman Raina Terry winds up to serve the ball during the match against Penn State on Saturday. The Illini fell to the Nittany Lions 3-1 and 3-2 in two matches.

[PHOTO] Illinois drops two close matches to No. 9 Penn State

February 7, 2021
Sophomore Hannah Aegerter and Junior Abigail Cabush prepare to dive from their blocks during the a double dual meet against Wisconsin and Northwestern on Saturday.

[PHOTO] Illini struggle in dual loss to Northwestern, Wisconsin

February 6, 2021
Junior Shaylah Scott performs her floor routine during competition. The Illinois women's gymnastics team will travel to Columbus, Ohio, for a tri-meet matchup against Ohio State and Michigan State this Sunday.

[PHOTO] Illinois looks to bounce back in Columbus for tri-meet with Ohio State, Michigan State

February 6, 2021
Illinois football head coach Bret Bielema speaks at a press conference on Dec. 21. Bielema welcome the final signees of the 2021 recruiting class on Wednesday

[PHOTO] Bielema welcomes in 2021 recruiting class, transfer additions

February 4, 2021
Sophomore guard Jada Peebles looks to pass during the game against Wisconsin on Sunday. The Illini will face off against Michigan State tonight.

[PHOTO] Illinois looks to contain Nia Clouden in matchup with Michigan State

February 4, 2021
Redshirt senior Jon Davis competes in a cross country race. Davis recently placed second in the Big Ten Championship and made significant gains in the stock market.

[PHOTO] Illini of the Week: Davis makes gains on field, stock market

February 4, 2021
The Illini swim & dive team finishes a huddle during the 2020 Big Ten Championships on Feb. 26. Assistant coach Elliott McGill has helped the team keep morale up during this shortened season.

[PHOTO] Finding your balance: Assistant swim coach Elliott McGill guides team during unusual season

February 1, 2021
Sophomore Mia Townes prepares to compete during the meet against Iowa on Sunday.

[PHOTO] Illinois falls to Iowa at Huff Hall for first loss of season

January 31, 2021
Members of the Illinois women's tennis team high five after scoring a point during the Purdue invite this weekend.

[PHOTO] Illini women’s tennis makes great strides in first competitive matches since March

January 31, 2021
Sophomore Mia Townes celebrates after completing a routine during competition. The Illinois women's gymnastics team will host their first home meet tomorrow at Huff Hall against Iowa.

[PHOTO] Illini to host Hawkeyes in first home meet of season

January 30, 2021
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