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Offense falls short for softball in loss to Hawkeyes
1:04 AM 5/6/2008 — Saturday was cold and gusty at Eichelberger Field at Martin Stadium on Saturday and Illini bats were not much warmer than the weather as the Fighting Illini fell to Iowa 5-2.
The Illini (30-30, 8-11 Big Ten) started out strong as sophomore pitcher Christine Christopoulos set down the first three batters she faced in the top of the first.
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Men's tennis bound for third round of NCAA tournament
10:28 PM 5/10/2008 — A slow start failed to derail the men's tennis team against LSU on Saturday, as host Illinois advanced to the third round of the NCAA Tournament with a 4-2 victory.
The Illini took advantage of solid play from their top singles courts and ground out a tough come-from-behind win at Atkins Tennis Center.
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Pass the baton: Coach Winckler leaves legacy
1:06 AM 5/6/2008 — Gary Winckler knew when he took the job as head women's track and field coach at University of Illinois 22 years ago that it would be difficult to get the best athletes to come to the cooler Midwest as opposed to Florida, California or Texas, where training year-round is more comfortable.
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Softball to battle Iowa
1:09 AM 5/6/2008 — As regular-season play wraps up for Illini softball at home this weekend against Iowa, the team will be battling to stay in contention for the Big Ten Tournament. Only the top eight teams in the conference qualify for tournament play, with Illinois currently sitting in sixth.
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Players reflect on record- breaking years
8:32 PM 5/9/2008 — You're Linda Kalafatis, Ohio State head softball coach. It's the top of the third inning of a March 30 doubleheader at Buckeye Field in Columbus, Ohio, and your team leads Illinois 1-0 in the first game. You watch as Angelena Mexicano, the Illini's dangerous No.
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Men's track add regional qualifiers at home
1:03 AM 5/6/2008 — It was a dominating afternoon for the Illinois men's track and field team Wednesday at the Illinois Twilight meet.
In front of a home crowd, the Illini scored three NCAA regional qualifiers in impressive fashion, despite weaker competition.
Junior All-American Gakologelwang Masheto competed as an individual for the first time in the outdoor season and did not disappoint.
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Women make NCAA tournament
1:11 AM 5/6/2008 — The final votes are in - the No. 36 Illini are on their way to the NCAA Championships.
In head coach Michelle Dasso's second year at the helm, the team is headed to Atlanta to take on No. 25 Tennessee in regional play next week.
This is the first time Illinois has made it to the NCAAs since the 2003-04 season, which means no player on the current roster has tournament experience.
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