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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
Illinois' Jalen Coleman-Lands (5) shoots a three during the game against Michigan State at State Farm Center on Wednesday, March 1.

Former Illinois basketball guard Jalen Coleman-Lands transfers to DePaul

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Jul 2, 2017
Illinois' Joey Ritondale fights for the puck during the game against Lindenwold University at the Ice Arena on Saturday, January 30. The Illini lost 4-1.

“It’s coming soon.” Players confident Varsity Hockey is in University’s future.

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Jun 26, 2017
Illinois misses out on Georgetown transfer Akoy Agau

Illinois misses out on Georgetown transfer Akoy Agau

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • May 27, 2017

Graduate transfer Mark Alstork signs with Illinois

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • May 24, 2017

Illinois’ Big Ten tournament hopes slim after loss to Iowa

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • May 18, 2017
Illinois' Leron Black (12) puts up a floater during the game against Valparaiso at State Farm Center on Tuesday, March 13. The Illini won 82-57.

Nine Illini on scholarship entering final days of recruiting

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • May 15, 2017
Eric Cruickshank gains possession of the puck and takes it up the ice to Robert Morris’ zone on Feb. 18. Illinois fell to Robert Morris 3-2. The team holds optimism for next season.

Illinois hockey makes strides in 2016-17 season

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • May 8, 2017
Illinois' Michael Massey (6) celebrates with his teammates after hitting a home run against Western Michigan at Illinois Field on April 18.

Watson leads Illinois to upset over Maryland

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • May 6, 2017
Illinois' Jack Yalowitz gets ready to hit against Northwestern at Illinois Field on April 15.

Maryland crushes Illinois as Weber’s struggles continue

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • May 5, 2017
Illinois baseball returns home to face Maryland

Illinois baseball returns home to face Maryland

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • May 3, 2017
Illinois defensive lineman Dawuane Smoot tackles Michigan State quarterback Tyler O’Connor at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 5, 2016. The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Smoot in the third round of this year’s NFL Draft.

Smoot drafted, five sign as free agents

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • May 1, 2017
Defensive lineman Dawuane Smoot looks to record a sack against Middle Tennesse on September 30, 2015.

Jacksonville Jaguars draft former Illini Dawuane Smoot

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Apr 29, 2017
Illinois second baseman Michael Massey makes the tag on Western Michigan's Tyler Frank at Illinois Field on April 18.

Illinois enters pivotal Big Ten series at Minnesota

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writter • Apr 26, 2017
Illinois' Michael Massey (6) celebrates with his teammates after hitting a home run against Western Michigan at Illinois Field on April 18.

Michael Massey named Big Ten Freshman of the Week

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Apr 24, 2017
Illinois’ relief pitcher Charlie Naso throws a fastball against St. Louis University at Illinois Field in 2015. Naso is now at the widely popular company Barstool Sports.

Illinois’ bulldog of Barstool

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Apr 23, 2017
Illinois' Michael Massey (6) celebrates with his teammates after hitting a home run against Western Michigan at Illinois Field on April 18.

Illinois routs Western Michigan behind three home runs

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Apr 18, 2017
Illinois' Dan Rowbottom (19) hits a solo home run against Northwestern at Illinois Field on Saturday, April 15. The Illini lost 11-4.

Northwestern pounces on Illinois early in blowout victory

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Apr 15, 2017
Illinois’ Jack Yalowitz waits for a pitch against Indiana State at Illinois Field on April 1.

Bottom of the lineup comes through against Northwestern

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Apr 14, 2017
Illinois' Dan Rowbottom (19) takes a swing against Indiana State on Saturday, April 1. Illinois defeated Western Michigan 13-3 Tuesday.

Illinois baseball concludes five-game road trip at Illinois State

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Apr 11, 2017
Illinois’ Jack Yalowitz waits for a pitch against Indiana State at Illinois Field on April 1.

Illinois salvages series with win at Michigan

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Apr 9, 2017
Pat McInerney (27) takes a lead off of first in anticipation of stealing second base against Bradley at Illinois Field on Tuesday, March 28.

IOTW: With no captains, McInerney just leads

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Apr 5, 2017
Illinois center fielder Doran Turchin camps under a flyball against Indiana State on Saturday. This sweep of the Sycamores marks the Illini’s third-straight win and first sweep of the 2017 season.

Illini get momentum on season with impressive sweep against Sycamores

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Apr 2, 2017
Illinois' Pat McInerney singles at Illinois Field on April 17, 2016.

Illinois baseball snaps four-game losing streak to open weekend series

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Mar 31, 2017
Illinois’ Pat McInerney hits a single to left field during game one of the team's doubleheader against Penn State at Illini Field on Saturday, March 26.

Illinois baseball continues home woes against Bradley

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Mar 28, 2017
Josh Whitman, director of athletics, introduces new Fighting Illini coach Brad Underwood on Monday, Mar 20 2017. Javon Pickett requests release from his National Letter of Intent.

Brad Underwood introduced as Illinois men’s basketball head coach

By Stephen Cohn, Staff Writer • Mar 20, 2017
Illinois' Tracy Abrams (right) hugs Malcolm Hill (left) after the game against Michigan State at State Farm Center on Wednesday, March 1.

Tracy Abrams shines in disappointing Big Ten tournament loss

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Mar 9, 2017
Chunky Clements jumps to attempt to block the Nebraska quarterback, Tommy Armstrong Jr.'s pass in Saturday's game at Memorial Stadium.

Backup quarterbacks gain experience in spring ball

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Mar 7, 2017
Jeff George Jr. stands at the line of scrimmage at last year’s spring practice.

Underwhelming crowd attends Illini open spring practice

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Mar 6, 2017
Illinois head coach Lovie Smith watches his team from the sidelines during the game against Murray State at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 3. The Illini’s 12th spring practice will be open to the public on Saturday.

Smith, Illinois football don’t see Unofficial as a distraction

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Mar 2, 2017
Illinois running back Kendrick Foster catches a pass during the game against Michigan State at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 5. Foster received the Mental Toughness Award for his actions off the field.

Foster’s work honored in National Football Foundation’s Mental Toughness Award

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Feb 27, 2017
Illinois' Chris Lozinak (14) carries the puck up the ice during the game against Robert Morris at the Ice Arena on Saturday, Feb. 18.

Illinois bounced in first round of conference tournament

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Feb 25, 2017
Illinois hockey forward Chris Lozinak looks to his grandfather for support.

Grandfather drives Illinois hockey’s Lozinak to success

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Feb 22, 2017
Illinois running back Kendrick Foster runs for a touchdown against Michigan State on Nov. 5. Foster, along with other seniors, is excited about leadership opportunities.

Illinois football seniors excited to mentor in spring ball

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Feb 22, 2017
Illinois head coach Lovie Smith talks to his team during a timeout in the game against Michigan State at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, November 5. The Illini won 31-27.

Illinois football’s Smith and Chance The Rapper have unlikely bond

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Feb 20, 2017
Illinois' Chris Lozinak (14) carries the puck up the ice during the game against Robert Morris at the Ice Arena on Saturday, Feb. 18.

Illinois hockey splits final home series of season against Robert Morris

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Feb 20, 2017
Jeff George Jr. participates in spring practice in 2016.

Illinois football comfortable early on in spring practice

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Feb 16, 2017
Illinois head coach Lovie Smith talks to his team during a timeout in the game against Michigan State at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, November 5. The Illini won 31-27.

Abraham joins Illinois football coaching staff

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Feb 15, 2017
Joey Ritondale (2) fights off Ohio's forward at the Ice Arena on Saturday. The Illini fell to Ohio, 4-1.

Illinois hockey upsets No. 2 Ohio, splits weekend series

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Feb 13, 2017
Illinois head coach Lovie Smith walks down the sideline at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, October 8. Smith will start spring practices almost two months earlier this year.

Five things to look for as Smith starts spring ball Tuesday

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Feb 13, 2017
Eric Cruickshank waits for a pass at the Ice Arena on Jan. 28. The Ice Arena will close in March for renovations.

Illinois Ice Arena to close in March for renovations

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Feb 9, 2017
James McGing (13) gains possession against Lindenwood to take the puck up the ice at the Ice Arena on Friday, Jan. 20th. Illini lost to Lindenwood 2-6.

Illinois hockey quartet returns after ninth-place finish in World University Games

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Feb 6, 2017
Illinois hockey player in midst of career season after benching

Illinois hockey player in midst of career season after benching

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Feb 1, 2017
Illinois defensive back Stanley Green (17) dives after Purdue running back Brian Lankford-Johnson (37) during the game at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 8, 2016. The Illini lost 34-31.

Illinois football has 21 commits nearing National Signing Day

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Jan 31, 2017
Illinois' Mark Candotti handles the puck during the game against Indiana University on Saturday.

O’Brien leads Illinois to pair of home wins over Indiana this weekend

By Stephen Cohn, Staff Writer • Jan 30, 2017
Luke Forfar (21) knocks the puck away from the Chicago Cougars' player and gains possession of the puck fro the Illini at the Ice Arena on Saturday, Dec. 10. The Illini won 8-3.

Assistant coach takes the reigns for Illinois hockey this weekend

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Jan 26, 2017
Illinois head coach Lovie Smith talks to his team during a timeout in the game against Michigan State at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, November 5. The Illini won 31-27.

Illinois football early enrollees hungry to get to work

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Jan 25, 2017
Illinois' Eric Cruickshank fights for possession of the puck during the game against Lindenwold University at the Ice Arena on Saturday, January 30. The Illini lost 4-1.

Illinois’ hockey team succeeds on the ice and in community service

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Jan 19, 2017
Illinois' Eric Cruickshank carries the puck up the ice during the game against Lindenwold University at the Ice Arena on Saturday, January 30. The Illini lost 4-1.

Heflin’s big weekend leads Illinois hockey to sweep

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Jan 17, 2017
Illinois' Petra Holešínská (13) dribbles around her defender during the game against Wake Forest at State Farm Center on Wednesday, November 30. The Illini lost 79-70.

Illinois women’s basketball making strides to start Big Ten play

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Jan 17, 2017
Illinois' Eric Cruickshank carries the puck up the ice during the game against Lindenwold University at the Ice Arena on Saturday, January 30. The Illini lost 4-1.

Illinois hockey looking for winning streak after weekend split

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Jan 12, 2017
Eric Saulters (44) reaches for the puck to try and score against Northern Illinois at the Ice Arena on Friday, Dec. 2, 2016. Illini beat Northern 5-4.

Illinois hockey completes weekend sweep of NIU with commanding win

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Dec 4, 2016
Illinois' Joey Caprio goes for a pass during round one of the CSCHL hockey tournament v. Iowa State at the Ice Arena on Friday, Feb. 20, 2015. Illinois won 2-1.

Illinois holds off NIU despite late penalty

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Dec 3, 2016
James McGing (13) lines up behind Eric Cruicshank (15) attempting to gain possession of the puck against Indiana Tech in the face-off during the third period at the Ice Arena on Friday, Oct. 14, 2016. Illini beat Indiana Tech 7-2.

Illinois hockey looks to pull off upset on the road this weekend

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Nov 17, 2016
Illinois' John Olen takes a shot during the game against Indiana Tech at the Ice Arena on February 27. The Illini won 5-2.

Lindenwood ends weekend with sweep

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Nov 14, 2016
Luke Forfar (21) takes the puck past Indiana Tech's defensemen to get a shot on goal at the Ice Arena on Friday, Oct. 14, 2016. Illini beat Indiana Tech 7-2.

Fabbrini selected to coach U.S. team

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Nov 9, 2016
Football basics for the first-time fan

Football basics for the first-time fan

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Nov 2, 2016
Illinois' Josh Belmont (10) manuevers the puck down the rink during round one of the CSCHL hockey tournament v. Iowa State at the Ice Arena on Friday, Feb. 20, 2015. Illinois won 2-1.

Illinois hockey looks to end losing streak on ESPN broadcast

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Nov 2, 2016
Kendall Huckins (10) takes his penalty shot against Iowa State’s goalie and gets a point for Illinois to keep it a close game at the Ice Arena on Friday, Oct. 28, 2016. Illini lost 5-4 to Iowa State in a shootout.

Iowa State sweeps Illinois hockey

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Oct 30, 2016
Joe Olen tracks the shot to make a save during the game against Indiana at the Ice Arena on Friday, Nov. 6. Illinois won 5-3.

Illinois hockey looks to keep it simple this weekend after first loss

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Oct 21, 2016
Forward John Scully (14) skates with the puck during a breakaway during Friday's game against the Ohio Bobcats at the Ice Arena.

Former Illini hockey player attempting to make professional team

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Oct 17, 2016
Illinois hockey head coach, Nick Fabrini, speaks to the team during the game against Michigan State on Saturday, September 27th, 2014.

Fabbrini, Illinois hockey have more opportunities to experiment this weekend

By Stephen Cohn, staff writer • Oct 7, 2016
Illini of the Week, hockey player Eric Cruickshank.

Illini of the Week Oct. 5: Eric Cruickshank

By Stephen Cohn, Staff Writer • Oct 5, 2016
Illinois' Eric Cruickshank carries the puck up the ice during the game against Lindenwold University at the Ice Arena on Saturday, January 30. The Illini lost 4-1.

Illinois hockey starts season with undefeated weekend

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Oct 2, 2016
Illinois' Joey Ritondale fights for the puck during the game against Lindenwold University at the Ice Arena on Saturday, January 30. The Illini lost 4-1.

New leadership, new season for Illinois hockey

By Stephen Cohn, Staff Writer • Sep 29, 2016

Sports rivalries present in the Champaign-Urbana area

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Aug 28, 2016
Illinois' Eric Cruickshank carries the puck up the ice during the game against Lindenwold University at the Ice Arena on Saturday, January 30. The Illini lost 4-1.

Illinois hockey hoping for a rebound year

By Stephen Cohn, Staff writer • Aug 22, 2016
Illinois' Kendrick Nunn takes a layup during the game against Minnesota at the Big Ten Tournament in Indianapolis, Ind. on March 9. The Illini won 85-52.

Daily Illini Sportscast: March 17

By Stephen Cohn • Mar 17, 2016
Illinois' Aleks Vukic returns the ball in the match against TCU at the Atkins Tennis Center on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016

Men's tennis takes on the Baylor Bears

By Stephen Cohn • Mar 16, 2016
Illinois' Isaiah Martinez starting off strong against Penn State's Jason Nolf during the wrestling match vs. Penn State at Huff Hall on Saturday January 23, 2016. The Illini lost 19-1.

Illinois wrestling takes on Minnesota on Friday

By Stephen Cohn • Feb 12, 2016
Illinois' Isaiah Martinez starting off strong against Penn State's Jason Nolf during the wrestling match vs. Penn State at Huff Hall on Saturday January 23, 2016. The Illini lost 19-1.

Illini win nail-bitter against Northwestern 25-24

By Stephen Cohn • Feb 7, 2016
Illinois' Isaiah Martinez attempts to press Kent State's Ian Miller to the ground during the match at Huff Hall on Sunday, February 15, 2015.The Illini won 38-0.

Illinois wrestling looks to bounce back from Penn State loss

By Stephen Cohn • Jan 28, 2016
Illinois’ Zac Brunson wrestles against No. 1 James Green of Nebraska in a meet Saturday at Huff Hall. Brunson lost 10-3, and the Illini lost 22-13.

Zac Brunson in lineup against top-ranked Penn State

By Stephen Cohn • Jan 22, 2016
Jalen Coleman-Lands contests a Paul Miller three-point shot during Illinois' game against North Dakota State on Sunday.

Daily Illini Sportscast: November 20

By Stephen Cohn • Nov 21, 2015
Jalen Coleman-Lands contests a Paul Miller three-point shot during Illinois' game against North Dakota State on Sunday.

Daily Illini Sportscast: November 20

By Stephen Cohn • Nov 21, 2015
Illinois' Isaiah Martinez attempts to bring down Nebraska's James Green during the wrestling match vs. Nebraska at Huff Hall on Jan. 23. The Illini lost 22-9.

Wrestling team reacts to Mike Thomas firing

By Stephen Cohn • Nov 12, 2015
Kara Marbury attempts a pass during Illinois' win over TCU on Friday, August 28.

Feature of the Week: Kara Marbury

By Stephen Cohn • Oct 24, 2015
Illinois' Julian Childers hits the ball during the match against No. 8 Texas at Atkins Tennis Center on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014. The Illini won 4-3.

Illini men's tennis' Julian Childers is at a new place mentally

By Stephen Cohn • Oct 21, 2015