Spike Squad vital to volleyball team's success True fans never let up, even on the road. After the Illinois volleyball team dropped the opening game to Northwestern at Evanston, Ill. last Wednesday, the Illini needed to be picked up.

Matha makes strong return to Illini defense Three days after the first start of his collegiate career last season, Illinois defensive tackle Ryan Matha was about to make a routine tackle while running a routine practice play. But Matha’s routine was about to be shaken.

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