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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
Tess Eken

Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor

Hi everyone! My name is Tess and I’m currently a junior studying communications with a minor in Spanish. I joined The Daily Illini because I wanted to combine my love for sports with my love for writing, so I get the best of both worlds here! Outside of journalism, I love baking and spending time with my friends and family. If you have any questions or just want to talk sports with me, feel free to email me using the button below. I-L-L!

Redshirt sophomore utility player Yazzy Avila stands on second after stealing the base against Michigan State on April 13.

Column | 7 innings not enough, Illinois falls short against Eastern Illinois

By Tess Eken, Staff Writer • May 2, 2025
Junior shortstop Lizzie Stiverson stands in the box against the Michigan State Spartans on April 13.

Column | Coming to a close

By Tess Eken, Staff Writer • Apr 29, 2025
Junior outfielder Stevie Meade passing the ball back from the outfield during a game against Southern Illinois on April 10 2024.

Feature | Magic in Meade: Stevie Meade’s stretch of excellence at Illinois

By Tess Eken, Staff Writer • Apr 25, 2025
The Illini huddle near the pitching circle during their game against the Michigan State Spartans on April 16.

Illinois remains strong, defeats Valparaiso in midweek matchup

By Tess Eken, Staff Writer • Apr 17, 2025
Redshirt sophomore utility player Yazzy Avila celebrates after stealing second base against Michigan State on April 13.

Column | Illini never gave up, it paid off

By Tess Eken, Staff Writer • Apr 15, 2025
The Illini talk before a defensive inning during a game against Parkland College on Sept. 28.

Predictions | Illini welcome Spartans for weekend series in Champaign

By Tess Eken, Staff Writer • Apr 11, 2025
Redshirt sophomore utility player Yazzy Avila slides into home plate during a game against Saint Louis on March 3.

Opinion | Peaks, valleys from Illinois’ crucial win over Western Illinois

By Tess Eken, Staff Writer • Apr 3, 2025
Redshirt sophomore outfielder Alaina Miller stands at second base during a game against Saint Louis on March 3, 2025.

Illinois flattened by Washington, weekend cut short by inclement weather

By Tess Eken, Staff Writer • Apr 1, 2025
Freshman infielder Taylor Porter stands at home plate during a game against Saint Louis on March 3, 2025.

Column | No need to panic

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 25, 2025
Junior infielder Gabrielle Debevec walks to high-five head coach Tyra Perry during a game against Saint Louis on March 3.

Matchups to spot in Illinois’ tough road test at No. 8 Oregon

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 21, 2025
Junior right-handed pitcher/utility player Karley Yergler throws a ball toward first base during a game against Saint Louis on March 3.

First conference series breakdown, takeaways

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 16, 2025
The Illini celebrate at home plate as redshirt sophomore utility player Yazzy Avila rounds her way around the diamond after a home run on March 3.

Teams to watch out for as Illinois begins Big Ten battles

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 14, 2025
Redshirt sophomore utility player Yazzy Avila runs to second base during a game against Ohio State on April 15, 2023.

Back at Eichelberger Field

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 11, 2025
Senior right-handed pitcher Lauren Wiles prepares to wind up a pitch during a game against Ohio State on April 15, 2023.

Through Wiles’ eyes

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 6, 2025
Binny's Beverage Depot sits on W Town Center Blvd. in Champaign on Feb. 14. The liquor store carries a wide variety of alcoholic beverages.

Best of CU ’25 | Best Liquor Store: Binny’s Beverage Depot

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 6, 2025
Head coach Tyra Perry stands near third base during a game against Purdue on April 12, 2024.

March on horizon for Illinois softball

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Feb 28, 2025
Illinois softball meets on the mound during a game against SIUE on March 27, 2024.

High points from Illinois’ weekend at Marucci Classic

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Feb 25, 2025
Senior outfielder Stevie Meade holds her bat on the field during a game against Purdue on April 12, 2024.

Do’s, Don’ts for Illinois softball’s second tournament of the season

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Feb 13, 2025
Illinois softball stands for the National Anthem before a game against SIUE on March 27, 2024.

Early takeaways from Illinois softball’s first 2025 outing

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Feb 11, 2025
Senior freestyle swimmer Logan Kuehne waves an Illinois flag before swimmers step up on the diving blocks in a meet against Kansas on Oct. 10, 2024.

Highlights from Illinois’ first victory of 2025 over Eastern Illinois

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Feb 2, 2025
Grades, notes ahead of Illinois softball’s season debut

Grades, notes ahead of Illinois softball’s season debut

By Tess Eken and Zach Shapero • Feb 1, 2025
Three-star defensive end, Jacob Alexander, commits to Illinois.

Illinois adds 3-star edge rusher to 2026 class

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Jan 29, 2025
Fifth-year Amelia Knight stays balanced on the beam in a meet against Rutgers on Feb. 4, 2024.

Illinois falls behind Big Ten gymnastics powerhouse UCLA

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Jan 27, 2025
Junior Kenta Miyoshi makes contact with the tennis ball in the dual meet against Duke on Feb. 2, 2024.

Illini head south for ITA Kickoff Weekend

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Jan 25, 2025
Sophomore guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn eyes his opponent during the game against SIUE on Nov. 8, 2024.

No. 19 Illinois suffers loss on the road to No. 12 Michigan State

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Jan 19, 2025
Junior outside linebacker Gabe Jacas walks out from Illinois' tunnel before the first home game of the 2024 season against Eastern Illinois on Aug. 29, 2024.

Gabe Jacas announces return to Illinois for 2025 season

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Jan 6, 2025
The Marching Illini hold the Big Ten flags high in a pregame performance on Oct. 15, 2022.

Big Ten performances in the College Football Playoff

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Jan 6, 2025
No. 20 Illinois runs the ball against No. 15 South Carolina at the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on Dec. 31.

J.C. Davis announces return for another season with Illini

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Jan 4, 2025
Students stormed Alma Mater following Illinoisʼ victory over Iowa State to advance to the Elite 8 on March 29.

Looking back at 2024: Top Illinois moments of each month

By Ben Fader, Tess Eken, Conor Blount and Sahil Mittal • Jan 4, 2025
No. 20 Illinoisʼ offense clashes with No. 15 South Carolinaʼs defense in the highly anticipated Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on Dec. 31.

Young Illini standouts in Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Jan 2, 2025
No. 20 Illinois lines up against No. 15 South Carolina on Dec. 31 at the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl.

No. 20 Illinois caps off tremendous season with Cheez-It Citrus Bowl victory

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Dec 31, 2024
South Carolina coach Shane Beamer and Illinois coach Bret Bielema pose with the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl trophy during an event in Orlando on Sunday. (Matt Murschel/Orlando Sentinel)

Editors picks: Cheez-It Citrus Bowl predictions

By Ben Fader, Tess Eken and Conor Blount • Dec 31, 2024
Sophomore defensive back Matthew Bailey and junior outside linebacker Alec Bryant line up before a snap against Eastern Illinois on Aug. 29.

Key Cheez-It Citrus Bowl matchups

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Dec 30, 2024
The Illini walk out from the tunnel before a game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 6, 2023.

Illini football transfer portal: What else do they need in 2025?

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Dec 30, 2024
Junior running back Josh McCray waltzes into the end zone during Illinois’ dominant win over Michigan State on Nov. 16. Athletic Director Josh Whitman and Chancellor Robert Jones celebrate the score right next to the end zone.

Miraculous McCray: Josh McCray’s journey to greatness

By Tess Eken and Laura Mendes • Dec 29, 2024
An image of a Big Ten pylon at the North end zone of Memorial Stadium.

Cheez-It Citrus Bowl player opt-outs

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Dec 29, 2024
Fifth-year guard Makira Cook is cut off during her drive to the paint against Ohio State on Jan. 25.

Naughty, nice list for Illinois basketball

By Ben Fader, Tess Eken and Lexie Breymeyer • Dec 25, 2024
Head coach Bret Bielema talks with referee during game against Indiana on Nov. 11, 2023.

Naughty, nice list for Illinois football

By Tess Eken and Jonathan Mathew • Dec 23, 2024
The football team lines its helmets up in the end zone to sing “Hail to the Orange” with the student section following a victory over Michigan State on Nov. 16.

Luke Altmyer returns for year 3: What’s needed for another successful season

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Dec 21, 2024
Senior wide receiver Pat Bryant races down the sideline toward the endzone in a game against Michigan State on Nov. 16.

Illini football taps into wearable technology

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Dec 16, 2024
Illini football nails down 21 recruits on National Signing Day

Illini football nails down 21 recruits on National Signing Day

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Dec 8, 2024
Illinois’ special teams take off against Purdue on Oct. 12.

No. 21 Illinois concludes season: 9 wins down, talks of CFP

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Dec 5, 2024
Three-star running back John Forster poses for promotional pictures on a visit to the University.

3-star running back John Forster flips Big Ten schools, signs with Illinois

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Dec 4, 2024
Junior quarterback Luke Altmyer gets ready for a play against Purdue on Oct. 12.

Win at Wrigley: No. 23 Illinois finishes season with victory over Northwestern

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Nov 30, 2024
Illinois football sways with each other to sing "Hail to the Orange" after its victory over Eastern Illinois on Aug. 29.

The final countdown: 1 game left for No. 22 Illinois football

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Nov 25, 2024
Senior wide receiver Pat Bryant gets near the sideline in the game against Purdue on Oct. 12.

Illinois football finishes with 38-31 comeback victory over Rutgers

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Nov 23, 2024
Sixers Kyle Lowry appeals to an official during the Detroit Pistons vs. Philadelphia 76ers NBA game at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. (Elizabeth Robertson)

Illini Decide: Stay or throw away? NBA L2M report

By Sahil Mittal, Ben Fader, Tess Eken and Conor Blount • Nov 21, 2024
Senior wide receiver Pat Bryant scores a touchdown against Michigan State in Illinois' final home game of the 2024 season.

Player notes, grades from Illinois football’s 6th home victory over Michigan State

By Tess Eken and Laura Mendes • Nov 18, 2024
Junior running back Josh McCray leaps over a sea of defenders into the end zone to score a touchdown against Michigan State.

Illinois football bounces back with 22-point victory over Michigan State

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Nov 16, 2024
Alabama and Georgia football fans hit SEC FanFare near Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta for ESPN "College GameDay," "SEC Nation" and more ahead of the SEC Championship Game Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)

Illini Decide: Stay or throw away? AP rankings

By Conor Blount, Ben Fader, Sahil Mittal and Tess Eken • Nov 14, 2024
Fans lift up junior quarterback Luke Altmyer in celebration after storming the field to celebrate a 23-17 win over Kansas on Sept. 7.

Best moments of the 2024-25 Illini football season

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Nov 11, 2024
The Las Vegas Aces pose with their trophy after winning Game 4 of a WNBA basketball final series against the New York Liberty to take the championship at Barclays Center on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, in Brooklyn, NY. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal/TNS)

Illini Decide: Stay or throw away? Playoff series length

By Tess Eken, Ben Fader, Conor Blount and Sahil Mittal • Nov 7, 2024
Luke Altmyer stands in the pocket on Oct. 12 at Memorial Stadium.

Football player grades from first home loss of 2024

By Tess Eken and Laura Mendes • Nov 4, 2024
A stadium chair sits empty behind the Illinois home bench in Memorial Stadium to remember POW and MIA soldiers. A member of the UIUC ROTC laid a wreath next to the chair before the start of the game on Saturday, Nov. 2.

Brig. Gen. Maurice O. Barnett honored for Military Appreciation Day

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Nov 4, 2024
Senior Pat Bryant celebrates the game-winning touchdown on Oct. 12 at Memorial Stadium.

Illini return to Champaign, prepare for battle against Golden Gophers

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Nov 1, 2024
Teammates show concern as Dodgers dh Shohei Ohtani heads to the clubhouse after injuring his shoulder in Game two of the World Series at Dodger Stadium. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Illini Decide: Stay or throw away? MLB’s lack of payroll regulation

By Ben Fader, Tess Eken, Conor Blount and Sahil Mittal • Oct 31, 2024

A nightmare on Green Street, the spookiest Illini

By Ben Fader, Conor Blount and Tess Eken • Oct 31, 2024
Wide receiver Pat Bryant leaps into the air and reaches for the sky as a pass comes hurling towards him over the opposing Purdue player's head in the Illinois v Purdue football game on Oct. 12. in Memorial Stadium.

Illinois football grades from road loss against No. 1 Oregon

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Oct 29, 2024
Women’s basketball head coach Shauna Green kneels down on the court to watch her players try and make a stop against Missouri State in a tough matchup on March 21.

Shauna Green highlights women’s basketball ahead of 2024-25 season

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Oct 28, 2024
Outside linebacker Seth Coleman's helmet lays on the field after taking a big hit during the Illinois v Purdue football game on Oct. 12. in Memorial Stadium

Illini can’t keep their Ducks in a row, fall on the road

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Oct 26, 2024

Illini Decide: Stay or throw away? Mandatory Guardian Caps in the NFL

By Sahil Mittal, Ben Fader, Tess Eken and Conor Blount • Oct 24, 2024

Grades from No. 20 Illinois’ Saturday showdown against Michigan

By Tess Eken and Laura Mendes • Oct 21, 2024
Illinois clashes with Michigan at Memorial Stadium during the third quarter of Saturday's game. The Illini defeated the Wolverienes 21-7.

No. 22 Illinois mimics history with 21-7 victory over No. 24 Michigan

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Oct 19, 2024

Illini decide: Stay or throw away? NCAA eliminates national letter of intent

By Conor Blount, Ben Fader, Tess Eken and Sahil Mittal • Oct 17, 2024
Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer checks Purdue’s coverage during Illinois’ win over them on Oct. 12 in Champaign.

Grades from No. 22 Illinois football’s slim victory over Purdue

By Tess Eken and Laura Mendes • Oct 16, 2024

100 years later, experts set to discuss Red Grange’s impact

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Oct 15, 2024
A 100th anniversary logo adorns pyrotechnic equipment used during the player introductions during football games in Memorial Stadium in Champaign for the 2024 football season.

Champaign celebrates Memorial Stadium’s 100th anniversary

By Tess Eken and Laura Mendes • Oct 14, 2024
Wide receiver Pat Bryant looks to the sky as a Central Michigan defender leaps after him during the homecoming game on September 14.

No. 23 Illini return from bye week, look to defeat Boilermakers at home

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Oct 11, 2024
Quarterback Luke Altmyer prepares to hand the ball off during Illinois upset win over Kansas on Sept. 7.

Illini Decide: Stay or throw away? Professional eligibility

By Tess Eken, Ben Fader, Conor Blount and Sahil Mittal • Oct 10, 2024
Cleveland pitcher Matthew Boyd stands on the mound after walking Tigers Matt Vierling in the third inning. Detroit Tigers vs Cleveland Guardians in MLB ALDS Game 2 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio on October 7, 2024.

Illini Decide: Stay or throw away? MLB late-season waiver wire

By Ben Fader, Tess Eken, Conor Blount and Sahil Mittal • Oct 3, 2024
The Illinois Fighting Illini walk around a football Wide receiver Malik Elzy leaps into the air and looks to the sky for the touchdown pass during the first football game of the 2024 season in Memorial Stadium on West Kirby Ave.

Illinois drops to No. 24 after loss against Penn State

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Oct 1, 2024
Sophomore RB Kaden Feagin and Freshman TE Jake Furtney celebrate an Illinois touchdown against Central Michigan during Homecoming on Sept. 14.

All eyes on No. 19 Illinois in battle against No. 9 Penn State

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Sep 28, 2024

Illinois cross country heads back to Wisconsin for Nuttycombe Invite

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Sep 27, 2024
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic reacts after being called for a foul during the first half in Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics on Friday, June 14, 2024, in Dallas.

Illini Decide: Stay or throw away? Future NBA expansion

By Sahil Mittal, Tess Eken, Conor Blount and Ben Fader • Sep 26, 2024
Junior quarterback Luke Altmyer gets ready to snap the ball during the 2024 Homecoming game against Central Michigan on Sept. 14. The Illini would go on to win 30-9.

No. 24 Illinois begins Big Ten competition against No. 22 Nebraska

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Sep 20, 2024
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (93) dives safely into third base as Seattle Mariners after hitting a triple as Seattle mariners third base Josh Rojas (4) receives the ball inside the baseline in the sixth inning at Dodgers Stadium on Aug. 21, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Illini decide: Stay or throw it away? MLB 3-team wild-card format

By Conor Blount, Ben Fader, Tess Eken and Sahil Mittal • Sep 19, 2024
After a touchdown against Central Michigan from senior wide receiver Pat Bryant, senior offensive lineman Zy Crisler lifts Bryant to the air in celebration on Saturday. The Illini defeated the Chippewas 30-9 during homecoming at Memorial Stadium.

Illinois football advances to 3-0 with Homecoming win over Central Michigan

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Sep 14, 2024
The Illinois Fighting Illini during the Illini Open at the Illinois Arboretum in Champaign on Sept. 1.

Illinois cross country laces up for Fighting Illini Big Ten Preview

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Sep 13, 2024
A basketball lays on a ball cart as Illinois practices before the game against Marquette on Nov. 14.

Illini Decide: Stay or throw it away? Current All-Star game format

By Tess Eken, Ben Fader, Sahil Mittal and Conor Blount • Sep 12, 2024
Linebackers coach Archie McDaniel stands in front of the Illinois football team before the first game of the 2024 season.

Illinois football: Last season versus now

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Sep 10, 2024
Illinois Quarterback Luke Altmyer shovels a pass off to a running back during Illinois' big win over Kansas on Saturday.

Illinois comes out victorious with hard-fought upset over No. 19 Kansas

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Sep 7, 2024
Junior Halle Hill and Junior Maggie Gamboa run alongside each other during the Illinois v Wisconsin cross country meet, 2023.

Illinois women’s cross country to begin 2024 season in Wisconsin

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Sep 5, 2024
Quarterback Luke Altmyer waits for a snap on Sept. 2, 2023.

Illini Decide: Stay or throw away? Helmet communication for NCAA

By Ben Fader, Tess Eken, Conor Blount and Sahil Mittal • Sep 3, 2024
Sophomore wide receiver Malik Elzy reaches up to catch a pass in the endzone from junior quarterback Luke Altmyer to score a touchdown in home opener against Eastern Michigan.

Illinois football leaves Eastern Illinois scoreless in home opener

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Aug 29, 2024
Photo Courtesy of Illini Athletics

Illinois football unveils helmet schedule for 2024 home games

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Aug 28, 2024
Orange Krush gather together as the starting lineup is introduced during a senior night men's basketball game at the State Farm Center on March 5.

Orange Krush: More than just a student section

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Jul 29, 2024
Offensive Lineman Andrew Dennis.

4-star recruit Dennis enters transfer portal

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Apr 29, 2024

Illinois women’s basketball lands Magassa from transfer portal

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Apr 29, 2024

Column | Fresh faces, new opportunities await the Chicago Sky

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Apr 28, 2024
Tight end Tip Reiman races to the end zone to celebrate a touchdown against Indiana on Nov. 11 2023.

Tight end Tip Reiman gets selected in third round of 2024 NFL Draft

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Apr 26, 2024
Offensive tackle Isaiah Adams jogs off the field in a game against Northwestern on Nov. 25, 2023.

Offensive lineman Isaiah Adams drafted to Cardinals with No. 71 pick

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Apr 26, 2024
Illinois distance runner Maggie Gamboa runs a relay during the Illini Challenge at the Illinois Armory in Champaign on Jan. 26.

Drake Relays up next for women’s track and field

By Ben Fader and Tess Eken • Apr 25, 2024
Freshman Malik Elzy tosses the football to a teammate before the Homecoming football game on Oct. 21 against Wisconsin.

Sunny skies and success expected for Illinois football’s spring game

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Apr 20, 2024
Defensive players Tarique Barnes, Tyler Strain and Zachary Tobe leave the field after a turnover during the Homecoming Football game against Wisconsin on Oct. 21.

Illinois defensive back Zachary Tobe enters transfer portal

By Tess Eken and Ben Fader • Apr 16, 2024
Senior guard Makira Cook walks out for starting lineups on Feb. 9 against Northwestern. Cook led the Illini with 27 points in the April 3 win over Villanova.

Backcourt dominance leads Illinois over Villanova in WBIT final

By Adam Rosen and Tess Eken • Apr 3, 2024
Senior Guard Makira Cook holds the ball at the top of the key against Nebraska on March 3. Cook led the Illini with 20 points on 8-13 on Monday’s win over Washington State.

Illinois women’s basketball defeats Washington State, advances to WBIT Championship

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Apr 2, 2024
Jake Davis poses for Illini Athletics media photos after transferring from Mercer University.

Illinois men’s basketball lands Mercer’s Jake Davis in transfer portal

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Apr 1, 2024
A hot bowl of ramen from Oozu Ramen Bar on Feb. 29. Oozu Ramen Bar is located at 601 S. Sixth St. and has been serving members of the C-U community for years.

Best of CU | Best Ramen: Oozu Ramen Bar

By Tess Eken, Staff Writer • Mar 28, 2024
Senior Guard Genesis Bryant celebrates after assisting a teammate's basket against Missouri in the fourth quarter on Thursday.

Illinois women’s basketball continues WBIT journey against Stony Brook

By Tess Eken, Staff Writer • Mar 24, 2024
Junior guard Adalia McKenzie and Senior guard #1 Genesis Bryant ready to make a quick stop against the Lady bears on Thursday.

Notes, player grades from Illinois women’s basketball victory over Missouri State

By Adam Rosen and Tess Eken • Mar 21, 2024
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