Ben Fader is a journalist for The Daily Illini, focusing on local sports coverage in the Champaign area of Illinois. With a passion for college athletics, Ben provides in-depth analysis and updates on the Illinois football and soccer teams, as well as covering other local sports events and stories.
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By: Benjamin Fader, Ben Fader
While people around the country were stuffing their faces with turkey, mashed potatoes and other Thanksgiving specials, Illinois (6-1) was feasting in Kansas City. In front of a split crowd at the neutral site, Illinois defeated No. 19 Arkansas
Illinois (18-12) women's volleyball is heading to the postseason. It was a nerve-wracking final weekend and a tough end to the regular season. The Illini ended the season on a three-match losing streak, which brought them to an even performance in the conference.
Following a strong seven-game start to the year, the No. 19 Illini (6-1, 0-0) head into the Big Ten opener against a familiar foe. The two-and-a-half-hour bus ride to Evanston is one of the quicker trips they'll make this season, but that doesn't take away from the significance of the matchup.
By: Ben Fader, Benjamin Fader
Big Ten play didn't greet either Illinois (6-2, 0-1) or No. 20 Wisconsin (8-2, 0-1) well last week. However, one of the two midwestern rivals will get their first conference victory on Tuesday night as they match up at State Farm Center.
Illinois (7-2, 1-1) defeated No. 20 Wisconsin (8-3, 0-2) on Tuesday night, 86-80. It was a competitive game for the full 40 minutes, but Illinois left with their first conference victory of the season. A Tre White kind of night From the very beginning of Tuesday’s 8:00 p.m. tip, junior guard Tre White was the...
By: Benjamin Fader, Ben Fader
It was an electric 40 minutes of basketball on Saturday, but ultimately, the fans left thinking about the final 5.7 seconds. After No. 1 Tennessee (10-0) beat Illinois (7-3) in Champaign on a last-second layup from senior guard Jordan Gainey, Illinois gets an eight-day break to wrap up finals. Several Illini had a solid week...
The excitement surrounding the idea of space exploration and travel has increased in recent years due to developments by SpaceX and its founder, Elon Musk. But far more goes into the recent progress than just one company and people in Champaign are doing their part.
Major League Baseball introduced a new feature to its app for the 2024 season, making game action more accessible to fans. Its new platform, a live, 3D gamecast , boasts the latest technology in sports.
By: Benjamin Fader, Ben Fader
A holiday filled week started early for Illinois (8-3) as they defeated Missouri (10-2) in the 2024 edition of Braggin' Rights . Illinois won 80-77 behind in a competitive neutral site matchup between two teams fighting to earn their spot in the rankings. Plenty happened in the rivalry game, and it was exciting from the jump.
Illinois is a basketball school. The heroes who lead Illinois to championships will be praised and remembered forever, but so will the villains who stand in their way. There’s a nice and naughty list for the men’s and women’s programs this year for those who made a true impact in games this season. Nice: Shauna Green...
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