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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 guard Trent Frazier drives to the basket during the game against Nebraska at the State Farm Center on Sunday, Feb. 18.

Michigan State dominates Illinois in second half

By Will Gerard, Staff Writer • Feb 22, 2018
Illinois forward Leron Black (12) shoots a three during the game against Nebraska at the State Farm Center on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018.

Illinois Basketball hangs on late for Senior Day victory

By Will Gerard, Staff Writer • Feb 20, 2018
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood watches his team from the sideline during the game against Grand Canyon at State Farm Center on Dec. 30, 2017. The Illini won 62-58.

Getting in-tune to Illinois basketball’s music taste

By Will Gerard, Staff writer • Feb 12, 2018
Head Coach Brad Underwood argues with the ref during Illinois' 74-52 loss to Penn State on Sunday, February 11.

Illinois basketball overwhelmed by Penn State in second half

By Will Gerard, Staff writer • Feb 11, 2018
Illinois' Deron Williams raises his arms to celebrate points scored by teammate Dee Brown during the second half of the game at the University of Iowa on Feb. 11, 2005.

Q&A with Illini legend Deron Williams

By Will Gerard, Staff writer • Feb 11, 2018
Illinois guard Trent Frazier celebrates after hitting a three during a 78-69 loss against Wisconsin at the State Farm Center on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018.

Illinois falls to Wisconsin despite Frazier’s scoring outburst

By Will Gerard, Staff writer • Feb 9, 2018
Kipper Nichols recorded his first start this season in Illinois' 91-60 blowout win over Rutgers on Tuesday, January 30.

Nichols steps his game up

By Will Gerard, Staff Writer • Feb 4, 2018
The Illini managers basketball team is off to a hot start this season. While the basketball team they manage struggles, the managers hold a top-10 ranking in the nation in the manager league.

Men’s basketball managers unable to maintain undefeated record

By Will Gerard, Staff writer • Jan 25, 2018
Illinois guard Aaron Jordan (23) celebrates during the game against Indiana at State Farm Center on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018.

Illinois picks up first Big Ten win against Indiana

By Will Gerard, Staff Writer • Jan 24, 2018
Men’s basketball unable to hang with Michigan State

Men’s basketball unable to hang with Michigan State

By Will Gerard, Staff Writer • Jan 22, 2018
Illinois forward Michael Finke shoots the ball during the game against Iowa at the State Farm Center on Thursday.

Men’s basketball loses on buzzer-beater at Nebraska

By Will Gerard, Staff writer • Jan 16, 2018
Illinois forward Kipper Nichols drives to the basket during the game against Southern at the State Farm Center on Nov. 10, 2017.

Illini still looking for first conference win after loss to Wolverines

By Will Gerard, Staff Writer • Jan 7, 2018
Illinois forward Leron Black (12) dribbles to the basket during the game against Grand Canyon at State Farm Center on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017.

Men’s basketball returns to Big Ten action

By Will Gerard, Staff Writer • Jan 3, 2018
Illinois forward Michael Finke jumps for a slam dunk during the game against Augustana at the State Farm Center on Nov. 22.

Illini ready to wrap up nonconference schedule

By Will Gerard, Staff Writer • Dec 30, 2017
Illinois guard Trent Frazier (1) calls out a play as he dribbles up the court during the game against DePaul at State Farm Center on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017.

Illinois holds on to late lead in Braggin’ Rights game

By Will Gerard, Staff Writer • Dec 24, 2017
Illinois guard Mark Smith (13) drives to the basket during the game against North Carolina Central at State Farm Center on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017.

Black’s injury push freshmen into spotlight

By Will Gerard, Staff writer • Dec 14, 2017
Illinois guard Trent Frazier (1) drives to the basket during the game against Austin Peay at State Farm Center on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017.

Illinois cruises to large margin of victory

By Will Gerard, Staff Writer • Dec 13, 2017
Illinois guard Mark Smith holds the ball away from his defender during the game against North Carolina Central at State Farm Center on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. The Illini won 86-73.

Illinois loses shootout in Las Vegas

By Will Gerard, Staff writer • Dec 11, 2017
Illinois forward Leron Black rises up to shoot a floater during a game against North Carolina Central at State Farm Center on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. Illinois won 86-73.

Men’s basketball squares off in Las Vegas

By Will Gerard, Staff writer • Dec 9, 2017
Illinois forward Leron Black (12) puts up a hook shot during the game against Austin Peay at State Farm Center on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017.

RECAP: Illinois overcomes turnovers for win

By Will Gerard, Staff Writer • Dec 6, 2017
Illinois guard Aaron Jordan (23) celebrates after hitting a three-pointer during the game against Southern at State Farm Center on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017.

Aaron Jordan emerging as team leader

By Will Gerard, Staff writer • Dec 6, 2017
Sam McLaurin posts up during the game against Norfolk State at Assembly Hall Tuesday night, December 11, 2012.

Q&A with former Illinois basketball player Sam McLaurin

By Will Gerard, Staff writer • Dec 4, 2017
Illinois forward Michael Finke goes up for a layup during the game against Tennessee-Martin at State Farm Center on Nov. 12. Finke is one of only two upperclassmen to return this season, and is one of the team’s best shooters, consistent in his success from the 3-point line.

Illini of the Week: Michael Finke

By Will Gerard, Staff writer • Nov 30, 2017
Illinois guard Aaron Jordan celebrates after hitting a three during the game against North Carolina Central at State Farm Center on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. Jordan was disappointed in the team's performance in the first half despite the Illini's completion of the nonconference homestand undefeated.

Men’s basketball completes six-game homestand undefeated

By Will Gerard, Staff writer • Nov 24, 2017
Illinois forward Michael Finke rises up for a slam dunk during the game against Augustana at State Farm Center on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017.

Men’s basketball defeats Augustana to continue its win streak

By Will Gerard, Staff writer • Nov 22, 2017
Illinois forward Leron Black (12) looks to shoot the ball during the game against Tennessee-Martin at State Farm Center on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. The Illini won 77-74.

Illinois cruises to a 91-74 victory over Marshall

By Will Gerard, Staff writer • Nov 20, 2017
Illinois forward Michael Finke (43) celebrates with Illinois forward Kipper Nichols (2) after Nichols drew a foul on a layup during the game against DePaul at State Farm Center on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017.

RECAP: Illinois takes down DePaul, 82-73

By Will Gerard, Staff Writer • Nov 17, 2017
Illinois forward Leron Black (12) puts up a floater during the game against the University of Tennessee at Martin at the State Farm Center on Sunday.

Illinois men’s basketball narrowly maintains lead over UT Martin

By Will Gerard, Staff writer • Nov 13, 2017
Illinois forward Leron Black (12) shoots the ball during the game against Southern at State Farm Center on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017.

Illini men’s basketball cruises to victory in season debut

By Will Gerard, Staff writer • Nov 11, 2017
Men’s basketball loses final dress rehearsal

Men’s basketball loses final dress rehearsal

By Will Gerard, Staff writer • Nov 6, 2017
Illinois head basketball coach Brad Underwood answers questions from the media during the media day press conference at the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics building on Wednesday, October 11.

Underwood’s team of ‘everyday guys’ prepare for the season

By Will Gerard, Staff writer • Oct 13, 2017
Two shell prepare to depart from the bubble dock, located on Clinton Lake.

A day in the life of Lindsey Cusack and the Illinois rowing team

By Will Gerard, Staff writer • Oct 9, 2017
Illinois’ Kipper Nichols takes a jumper during the game against Northwestern at State Farm Center on Tuesday, Feb. 21. The Illini returned to practice on Saturday.

Men’s basketball returns to practice

By Will Gerard, Staff writer • Oct 2, 2017
Former Underwood assistant charged with corruption

Former Underwood assistant charged with corruption

By Will Gerard, Staff writer • Sep 27, 2017
B. Magnesen(290), Z. Smith(293), A. Gold(287), G. Lee(289), D. Lathrop(288), and J. Atchison(284) crossing the finish line together ahead of the other teams at the Illini Challenge 2015 at the Arboretum on September 4.

Men’s cross-country runs away from competition at Indiana State

By Will Gerard, Staff writer • Sep 12, 2017
BRIAN BAUER The Daily Illini Brandon Ngai swings on the pommel horse in the meet against Minnesota at Huff Hall on Jan. 28. Illinois finished third at the NCAA championships, with Ngai taking the pommel horse title with a score of 14.825.

Illinois men’s gymnastics finishes season on high note

By Will Gerard, Staff writer • May 8, 2017
Alex Diab works the still rings against Minnesota at Huff Hall on Jan. 28. Illinois came in third at last Sunday’s national championship.

Illinois men’s gymnastics finish third at nationals

By Will Gerard, Staff writer • Apr 23, 2017
Illinois’ Brandon Ngai performs on the pommel horse during the Men’s Big Ten Gymnastics Championships at State Farm Center. He took the title with a score of 14.825.

Illinois men’s gymnastics finishes on high note at Big Ten championship

By Will Gerard, Staff writer • Apr 9, 2017
Matt Foster on the pommel horse in the meet against Minnesota at Huff Hall on Jan. 28.

Illinois men’s gymnastics hosts Big Ten Championships

By Will Gerard, Staff writer • Apr 5, 2017
Illinois' Matt Foster prepares to mount the pommel horse in the meet against Minnesota on Jan. 28.

Illinois men’s gymnastics awaits top competition

By Will Gerard, Staff writer • Mar 9, 2017
Illinois’ Chandler Eggleston swings on the parallel bars in the meet against Minnesota at Huff Hall on Jan. 28. After their Puerto Rico tournament, the Illini will head to Ann Arbor, Michigan the following weekend.

Illinois men’s gymnastics departs for Puerto Rico

By Will Gerard, Staff writer • Mar 2, 2017
Illinois’ Alex Diab works the still rings at the meet against Minnesota in Huff Hall Saturday. His score tied the season high.

Illinois cruises to victory over Iowa

By Will Gerard, Staff writer • Feb 27, 2017
Illinois’ Brandon Ngai works the pommel horse in the meet against Minnesota at Huff Hall on Jan. 28.

Illinois men’s gymnastics hosts Iowa following Winter Cup Challenge

By Will Gerard, Staff writer • Feb 23, 2017
Illinois' Alex Diab attempts a dismount during his ring routine in the meet against Temple & UIC at Huff Hall on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016.

Illinois men’s gymnastics defeats Penn State

By Will Gerard, Staff writer • Feb 4, 2017

Moving to school without leaving the city

By Will Gerard, Staff writer • Oct 9, 2016
Amazon's on campus pick-up location will open at the Illini Union bookstore this fall. Photo taken on Monday, Aug. 29, 2016.

Amazon coming soon to Illini Union Bookstore

By Will Gerard, Contributing Writer • Oct 2, 2016
Neutral Cycle functions as a bike shop that serves the campus community

Neutral Cycle app wages campaign against bicycle crime

By Will Gerard, Staff Writer • Jun 23, 2016

Dike Eddleman Athlete of the Year Award recipients announced

By Will Gerard, Staff Writer • Jun 17, 2016
Illinois' Adam Walton (6) lines up for the swing during the baseball game v. Indiana at Illinois Field on Friday, Apr. 17, 2015. Illinois won 5-1.

Adam Walton signs with the Diamondbacks.

By Will Gerard, Staff Writer • Jun 12, 2016
J.D. Nielsen taken by the Angels

J.D. Nielsen taken by the Angels

By Will Gerard, Staff Writer • Jun 11, 2016
Illinois' Nick Blackburn (22) throws a pitch during the game against Eastern Illinois at Illinois Field. The Illini won 10-1.

Nick Blackburn taken by Diamondbacks

By Will Gerard, Staff Writer • Jun 11, 2016
Illinois catcher Jason Goldstein throws the ball back to starting pitcher Quinten Sefcik during the game against Eastern Illinois at Illini Field on Tuesday, April 5. The Illini won 9-7.

Goldstein taken by Seattle Mariners

By Will Gerard, Staff Writer • Jun 11, 2016
Goldstein is one of the seniors who played their final game Saturday

Illinois baseball’s season ends with a series victory over Michigan

By Will Gerard, Staff Writer • May 21, 2016
Illinois' Pat Mclnerney takes a swing at the ball during the baseball game vs. Indiana at Illinois Field on Saturday. Illinois won 6-3.

Illini baseball fall short in a pitcher’s duel

By Will Gerard, Staff Writer • May 19, 2016
Illinois' Cody Sedlock (29) winds up for the pitch during the baseball game v. Indiana at Illinois Field on Friday, Apr. 17, 2015. Illinois won 5-1.

Illini baseball’s postseason fate to be decided this weekend

By Will Gerard, Staff Writer • May 19, 2016
Illinois’ DJ Zahn, Brandon Stryganek and David Kendziera sprint past the competition during the Men’s 200 Meter Dash at the Illinois Twilight meet on Saturday.

Illini Head Coach Mike Turk's unlikely introduction to track

By Will Gerard • Mar 16, 2016
Illinois' Dylan Lafond during the Big Ten men's cross-country championship in Evanston, Illinois, on Sunday. Lafond finished third and helped the Illini end the meet in second.

Two Illini set to compete at national championship meet

By Will Gerard • Mar 10, 2016
Illinois' Cam Viney jumps over a hurdle in the Orange and Blue meet at the Armory on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016

Illini track struggles continue at Big Ten Indoor Championship

By Will Gerard • Mar 2, 2016
Illinois' Molefi Maat runs the 60 meter dash during the Orange and Blue meet on Saturday, February 20, 2016. Molefi won the 60 meter dash with a time of 6.84 seconds.

Men's track and field Big Ten Championship preview

By Will Gerard • Feb 29, 2016
Illinois' Cam Viney goes over the final hurdle of the 110 meter hurdle event during the Illinois Twilight Track and Field meet at Illinois Soccer and Track Stadium, on Saturday, April 12, 2014.

Men's track Big Ten Championship preview

By Will Gerard • Feb 25, 2016
Illinois' Cam Viney goes over the final hurdle of the 110 meter hurdle event during the Illinois Twilight Track and Field meet at Illinois Soccer and Track Stadium, on Saturday, April 12, 2014.

Radio Recap: Illini men's track and field takes home 5 event titles in Orange and Blue Open

By Will Gerard • Feb 21, 2016
Illinois' DJ Zhan crosses the finish line to win the 4x100 meter relay during the Illinois Twilight Track and Field meet at Illinois Soccer and Track Stadium on Saturday, April 12, 2014.

Freshman phenom: Devin Quinn

By Will Gerard • Feb 18, 2016
Illinois’ DJ Zhan crosses the finish line to win the 4x100 meter relay during the Illinois Twilight Track and Field meet at Illinois Soccer and Track Stadium on April 12.

Weekend Radio Recap: Men's Track and Field

By Will Gerard • Feb 15, 2016
Illinois' Cam Viney goes over the final hurdle of the 110 meter hurdle event during the Illinois Twilight Track and Field meet at Illinois Soccer and Track Stadium, on Saturday, April 12, 2014.

Illini Men's Track Prepares for Iowa State Classic

By Will Gerard • Feb 11, 2016
Illinois' Brandon Stryganek runs the 100 meter dash during the Illinois Twilight Track and Field meet at Illinois Soccer and Track Stadium, on Saturday, April 12, 2014.

Illinois Men's Track and Field Expects to Return Sprinter Mo Maat

By Will Gerard • Feb 4, 2016
Illinois' Dylan Lafond during the Big Ten men's cross-country championship in Evanston, Illinois, on Sunday. Lafond finished third and helped the Illini end the meet in second.

Illinois men's track and field early-season recap

By Will Gerard • Jan 28, 2016

Daily Illini morning sportscast: Dec. 9, 2015

By Will Gerard • Dec 9, 2015
The team celebrates after beating Iowa by a score of 3-0 at Huff Hall on Friday night. This is Illinois' first win in their last 5 games.

Daily Illini morning sportscast: December 4, 2015

By Will Gerard • Dec 4, 2015
Illinois' Mike LaTulip (10) passes the ball during the game against Hampton at State Farm Center on Dec.17, 2014. The Illini won 73-55.

Catching Up with Mike LaTulip

By Will Gerard • Nov 18, 2015

Illini Ping Pong: The Untold Story

By Will Gerard • Oct 24, 2015