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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
NCAA tournament for men’s tennis kicks off against Toledo 

NCAA tournament for men’s tennis kicks off against Toledo 

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • May 2, 2024

No. 4 Illinois set to play No. 5 Nebraska to kick off the postseason

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • April 26, 2024
Freshman Tyler Bowers serving to Sophomore Bjorn Swenson and Sophomore Mert Oral. Senior Lucas Horve and Bowers lost against Swenson and Oral 4-6 in doubles.

Wisconsin hosts No. 26 Illinois men’s tennis’ second meet of weekend

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • April 6, 2024
Karlis Ozolins prepares to return a serve from Ohio State during a doubles match on March 26.

Illinois men’s tennis travels to Nebraska after 3 consecutive losses

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • April 5, 2024
Junior Mathis Debru and Sophomore Kenta Miyoshi celebrate their doubles win against Aristotelis Thanos of Michigan State. Debru and Miyoshi beat Thanos and Lair in 1 set with a score of 6-4.

No. 19 Illinois men’s tennis hosts No. 18 Michigan State and Michigan 

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • March 30, 2024
A University student takes a nap on the Main Quad on March 2.

Best of CU | Best Nap Spot: Main Quad

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • March 28, 2024
Sophomore Kenta Miyoshi returns a ball against Duke on Feb. 2.

No. 11 Illinois men’s tennis set to host No. 1 Ohio State 

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • March 6, 2024
Senior Hunter Heck returns the ball in a game against Duke on Feb, 2.

No. 23 Illinois men’s tennis set to play Eastern Illinois, No. 14 Baylor 

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • March 2, 2024
Sophomore Kenta Miyoshi celebrates his victory against Duke on Friday.

No. 23 Illinois men’s tennis travels to Notre Dame for season’s seventh match

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • February 16, 2024
Sophomore Kenta Miyoshi serves in a match, winning 2 sets to 1, against Duke on Feb. 2.

Illinois men’s tennis set to host No. 8 Duke, No. 16 North Carolina

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • February 2, 2024
Junior Gabrielius Guzauskas and Redshirt Senior Lucas Horve celebrate with Head Coach Brad Dancer during a home match against the University of Central Florida on Feb. 10

Illinois men’s tennis gets ready for season opener against Toledo, Kentucky

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • January 20, 2024
Kenta Miyoshi against Michael Minasyan in a tennis singles match on Apr. 14.

Experienced Miyoshi prepares to lead Illinois tennis in 2024

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • January 20, 2024

Illinois men’s tennis ramps up for spring season

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • January 14, 2024
Karlis Ozolins and Hunter Heck high five each other between plays. Illinois will participate in the Black and Gold Invite at Nashville, Tennessee from Oct. 27-29.

Heck, Ozolins claim doubles victory for Illini men’s tennis at ITA Midwest Regional Championships

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • October 24, 2023

Illinois women’s volleyball eyes back-to-back clashes against Penn State, Iowa

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • September 28, 2023
Outside Hitter Raina Terry leaps to respond to Michigan's ongoing play on Sunday. The team defeated Michigan resulting in the Illini's first Big Ten win of the season.

Illinois volleyball takes down Michigan State in first Big Ten victory

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • September 25, 2023
Senior outside hitter Raina Terry spikes a ball during the game against Michigan State on Sunday. Terry leads the way in kills.

Illinois volleyball returns to Champaign to host Michigan State in 2nd Big Ten matchup

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • September 24, 2023
Head Coach Chris Tamas speaks to his team during a match against Maryland on Sept. 23, 2022. The Illini lose against Indiana on Wednesday.

Illinois volleyball falls to Indiana on the road, opens Big Ten with 3-1 defeat

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • September 20, 2023
Head Coach Tamas and the Illini during a match against Maryland on Sept. 23, 2022. Tamas alongside the Illini will be facing off against Indiana led by Steve Aird on Wednesday.

Illinois volleyball begins conference play at Indiana

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • September 18, 2023
Setter Diana Brown sets the ball for her team against Minnesota on Nov. 16, 2022.

Meet the Illini: Pan, Barry infuse winning mentality into Illinois volleyball

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • September 15, 2023

Illinois volleyball prepares for busy week against Bradley, USC, USF

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • September 12, 2023
The Illini share some team energy amongst themselves on Sept. 23, 2022 against Marlyand. The Illini will face Notre Dame and Oklahoma in their upcoming matches.

Illinois volleyball set to play Notre Dame, Oklahoma amid 2-game win streak

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • September 7, 2023
Illinois volleyball downs UIC for 4th victory of 2023

Illinois volleyball downs UIC for 4th victory of 2023

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • September 5, 2023
Outside Hitter Raina Terry against Maryland on Sept. 23, 2022. Terry started off the game with a good performance leading to a win against Illinois State on Sunday.

Illinois volleyball takes down Illinois State in front of packed Huff Hall

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • September 4, 2023
All-around senior Mia Takekawa performs on the balance beam going up against Michigan on Feb. 27. Takekawa looks back on her career as an athlete as her senior year comes to its end.

Takekawa stays balanced on, off beam

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • April 26, 2023

Illinois women’s basketball looks for win over Penn State in closing stretch of season

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • February 18, 2023

Illinois women’s basketball travels for Michigan clash in Ann Arbor

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • February 2, 2023
Junior guard Genesis Bryan goes for a layup against Indiana on Jan. 18, making the score 47-40 Indiana. The Illini will face off against Purdue on Thursday.

Illinois women’s basketball looks to bring win streak back to Champaign with matchup against Purdue

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • January 25, 2023
Junior guard Makira Cook makes a layup against Indiana on Wednesday. Since transferring to Illinois, Cook has had an immense impact on Illinois, including helping the team gain its first ranking in years.

Let her Cook

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • January 25, 2023
Sophomore guard Adalia McKenzie shoots a free throw against Alcorn State on Nov. 13. The Illini currently have a 15-3 record.

No. 21 Illinois women’s basketball faces big test in home return against No. 6 Indiana

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • January 18, 2023
Head coach Shauna Green coaches the Illini from the sidelines during game against Alcorn on Nov. 13. Green speaks on the team's season performance so far after win against Florida Atlantic yesterday.

Illinois women’s basketball looks to continue hot start against FAU

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • December 21, 2022
Guard Makira Cook prepares to make a play during a game against Alcorn on Nov. 13. The Illini will be facing off against Pitt tonight at Pittsburgh.

Illinois women’s basketball ready to bounce back against Pitt

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • November 30, 2022
Sophomore guard Adalia McKenzie gets introduced prior to the game against LIU on Nov. 9.

Illinois women’s basketball gears up for final early season home match against Oakland

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • November 21, 2022

Illinois women’s basketball fight for fourth straight win against Evansville

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • November 19, 2022
Junior forward Kendall Bostic tries to block a Northwestern opponent on Feb. 21.

Illinois women’s basketball opens season with exhibition win over Quincy

By Rachel Oh, Contributing Writer • November 6, 2022
Forward Erika Porter jumps to make a lay up against Northwestern on Feb. 21. The Illini will be starting of this season against Quincy during tonight's match.

Illinois women’s basketball opens season with exhibition against Quincy

By Rachel Oh, Contributing Writer • November 4, 2022
Forward junior Kendall Bostic goes for the layup against Purdue on Jan. 20. Bostic, junior Makira Cook and Illinois women's basketball head coach Shauna Green represented Illinois at the Big Ten Conference Media Day in Minnesota on Tuesday.

Defense wins championships, new Illinois head coach Shauna Green builds defensive strength before season

By Rachel Oh, Contributing Writer • October 13, 2022
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