blog posts Illini Baseball sweeps Indiana State Apr 3, 2017 8:00 am Pat McInerney homered for the third straight game Sunday to lead the Illinois baseball team to a 5-2 win over Indiana State. The Illini swept the three-game series from the Sycamores. Fun at the ol' ballpark: Themed games at Illini Field this weekend Mar 31, 2017 8:00 am Illini vs Indiana State games: Super Hero Night (Friday), Kids Club Day (Saturday), Bark in the Park (Sunday) With 5-3 Win over Redbirds, Illini Softball has 9 game winning streak Mar 30, 2017 8:45 am The Fighting Illini softball team powered their way to a 5-3 win over Illinois State as senior Nicole Evans, junior Annie Fleming and sophomore Stephanie Abello each homered Louise Kwong named Big Ten Women's Tennis Athlete of the Week Mar 29, 2017 8:15 am The Illinois senior Kwong won all five of the matches she finished last weekend, highlighted by the No. 1 singles match that clinched the 5-2 Illini victory over Maryland. Illinois Baseball continues homestand tonight against Bradley Mar 28, 2017 8:45 am Illinois hosts Bradley for the first time in five years Tuesday in a game broadcast online on BTN Plus. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT. Illini Softball earns series sweep over Iowa with doubleheader wins Mar 27, 2017 7:00 am With a pair of wins on Sunday at the Bob Pearl Softball Field, the Illinois softball team pushed its winning streak to eight games Baseball schedule altered for Big Ten opener, weekend games against Spartans Mar 24, 2017 9:15 am The first two games will be played as a doubleheader Friday at 3 p.m. The third game remains scheduled for 2 p.m. on BTN - but could change with the forecast. Illini Basketball season comes to a close at UCF Mar 23, 2017 9:00 am Illini senior Malcolm Hill closed his stellar career with 29 points, including a career-high six three-pointers, to finish his Illini career with 1,846 points, third all-time at Illinois. Fahey named head coach of Illinois Women's basketball Mar 22, 2017 2:15 pm A member of the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, Nancy Fahey comes to Illinois after spending 31 years at Washington University in St. Louis. Grand slams send Illini to doubleheader sweep of UIC Flames Mar 22, 2017 8:45 am The Illini (18-8), who have won four-straight and six of their last seven games, had a grand slam in each game. Illini roll Past Boise State, advance in NIT Mar 21, 2017 8:00 am No. 2 seed Illinois (20-14) will play fourth-seeded Central Florida (23-11) in a quarterfinal. Brad Underwood announced as new Illini Basketball head coach Mar 20, 2017 9:00 am Underwood arrives at Illinois from Oklahoma State, where he led OSU to a 20-win season and NCAA Tournament appearance. NIT: Get ticket's for the second round game against Boise State Mar 17, 2017 10:30 am Be at the State Farm Center (Monday, 8 p.m.) when Fighting Illini Men's Basketball plays Boise State in the second round of the N.I.T. tournament. Highlights: Illini win in NIT opener Mar 16, 2017 10:00 am Malcolm Hill scored 25 points, Leron Black had a double-double and Jamall Walker picked up a win in his debut as the interim coach for Illinois, an 82-57 romp over Valparaiso. Big Ten announces baseball TV schedule Mar 15, 2017 3:45 pm The Illinois baseball team will have at least 12 games aired on Big Ten Network or available on BTN Plus, the Big Ten Conference announced Wednesday. Josh Whitman, John Groce Saturday press conference Mar 13, 2017 9:45 am University of Illinois Director of Athletics Josh Whitman announced Saturday that John Groce has been relieved of his duties as head men's basketball coach effective immediately. Illini Baseball travels to defending champ Coastal Carolina Mar 9, 2017 2:30 pm Last year's College World Series champion Coastal Carolina will host the Illinois baseball team for a three-game series March 10-12 at Springs Brooks Stadium. Watch Illinois vs Michigan at the Big Ten Tournament Mar 9, 2017 11:00 am Watch the game online beginning at 11 a.m. central Big Ten basketball tournament game notes Mar 8, 2017 11:45 am Illinois has won their opening BTT game three times in the first four years under Coach John Groce. Malcom Hill named to All Big Ten second team Mar 7, 2017 12:30 pm Illinois guard Malcolm Hill earned second-team All-Big Ten honors by both the league coaches and media for the second straight season. Illini wrestling star Isaiah Martinez wins third Big Ten title Mar 6, 2017 9:30 am Winning two titles at 157 pounds before moving up to 165 pounds this season, the Illini redshirt junior becomes the third Illini grappler to win three conference crowns in their career. Wrestling heads to Indiana for Big Ten championships Mar 3, 2017 10:00 am After winning six of their last seven duals to finish in a tie for fourth in the Big Ten, the Illini travel to Bloomington, Indiana for the 2017 Big Ten Championships. Senior Night Special: Illini Down Spartans, 73-70 Mar 2, 2017 11:15 am Malcolm Hill scored 22 points to lead Illinois to a 73-70 win over Michigan State on Wednesday night. The Fighting Illini have now won four straight games. Senior Night for Men's Basketball is sold out. Wear orange Mar 1, 2017 8:15 am Come early, be loud, and wear ORANGE to thank the six seniors for their tremendous dedication to the program. Ten students will get a chance to win $10,000 by making a half-court shot. Free student tickets for Men's Basketball senior night matchup with Spartans Feb 28, 2017 11:30 am The red-hot Fighting Illini Men's Basketball team, on a three-game winning streak, announces all Illinois students will have access to free student tickets for Wednesday night's home game Illini stay hot with blowout of Nebraska Feb 27, 2017 9:30 am Malcolm Hill scored 19 points and Illinois (17-12, 7-9) went on a 3-point shooting spree in the second half in a 73-57 victory over Nebraska on Sunday. Illinois names inaugural class to its Athletics Hall Of Fame Feb 23, 2017 10:45 am The 28-person Class of 2017, dates back to the first Illini football team in 1890, through the addition of women's varsity teams in the early 1970s, and up to coaches and athletes from the current century. Defense leads Illinois over Northwestern, 66-50 Feb 22, 2017 8:45 am Illinois coach John Groce could only say one thing after his team defeated Northwestern 66-50 on Tuesday night. "That was exhausting, another war." 2017 Illinois Football season tickets are available now Feb 21, 2017 8:00 am Mark your calendar for these ticket sale dates. Right now 2017 season tickets are available to renew or purchase Malcolm Hill reaches 1700 Feb 20, 2017 9:15 am Illinois won 70-66 at Iowa on Saturday, and senior guard Malcolm Hill became the seventh player in Illinois history to reach the 1,700 point milestone, moving past Eddie Johnson on the UI all-time scoring list. Season opens Friday for Fighting Illini Baseball Feb 16, 2017 11:45 am Illinois baseball opens its season Feb. 17-19 in Beaumont, Texas, against Milwaukee and Lamar. The Illini will play each opponent twice during the Lamar Cardinal Classic over the weekend. Vukic named Big Ten Tennis Athlete of the Week Feb 15, 2017 8:00 am Aleks Vukic is coming off a strong performance over the weekend against Indiana and Notre Dame, where the junior went 3-0 in doubles and singles. Illini Baseball pitchers preview Feb 14, 2017 7:00 am Third in a series of Illini Baseball preview videos. Includes links to previews of infielders and outfielders. Illini Wrestling routes Hoosiers on Senior Day Feb 13, 2017 8:15 am Illinois wrestling sent off its seniors with a 28-9 victory on senior day against Indiana. Illini seniors Zane Richards and Zac Brunson both picked up victories in their final matches at Huff Hall. Chris Tamas named head volleyball coach Feb 10, 2017 9:45 am Former National Team member and Nebraska assistant becomes eighth Illini volleyball coach Illini Softball preview: Puerto Rico Di Tournament Feb 9, 2017 8:30 am Hear from head coach Tyra Perry, senior Nicole Evans and sophomore Taylor Edwards as they preview the Illini's season-opening Puerto Rico DI Tournament this weekend in San Juan Illini Men's Basketball pulls away late to beat Northwestern, 68-61 Feb 8, 2017 10:00 am Malcolm Hill scored 14 points and Illinois beat Northwestern 68-61 on Tuesday night. Te'Jon Lucas, Maverick Morgan and Michael Finke each had 11 points, while Hill added nine rebounds for Illinois Leduc earns second Big Ten Gymnast of the Week honor Feb 7, 2017 8:00 am The weekly honor is the third of Illini sophomore Lizzy LeDuc's career and second for the Illini this season. Illini Women's Gymnastics sweep Golden Gophers on Saturday Feb 6, 2017 9:30 am Illinois women's gymnastics posted a season-high 196.025 team tally to defeat the Minnesota Golden Gophers (193.375) on Saturday afternoon at Huff Hall. The Illini swept all event titles. Going to the game? Get your Illini Light Feb 3, 2017 9:00 am Illini Lights is a free app that lets fans create an illuminating light show inside State Farm Center during the introductions of the Illinois men's basketball starting lineup. Smith locks up stellar first recruiting class Feb 2, 2017 10:30 am "We are very excited about this recruiting class as it firmly sets the foundation for Fighting Illini football moving forward. Our staff did an outstanding job identifying young men who fit our culture and fill position needs." Football Signing Day Central Jan 31, 2017 12:15 pm With NCAA Football National Letter of Intent Signing Day is Wednesday. Tack it here. Career performances carry Women's Gymnastics over Penn State Jan 30, 2017 8:45 am The Illini had six gymnasts tally season-high marks, led by freshman Karen Howell, who won the first event title of her career on bars. Sophomore Lizzy LeDuc earned two event titles in the all-around and on floor. Men's Basketball: Illini take down Hawkeyes, 76-64 Jan 26, 2017 8:15 am Offense was not a problem in a game where Illinois looked dominant, shooting 55 percent from the field in the first half Men's Basketball home to take on the Hawkeyes tonight Jan 25, 2017 11:30 am Illinois plays three of its next four games at home, beginning with Wednesday night's match-up against Iowa at State Farm Center (8 p.m., BTN) Orange Krush invade Ann Arbor Jan 24, 2017 8:30 am More than 100 members of the Orange Krush invaded Crisler Arena on Saturday to cheer on the Fighting Illini against Michigan. Each year, Krush members make a surprise road trip to a visiting arena Freshmen lead Women's Basketball in loss at No. 16 Ohio State Jan 23, 2017 9:00 am Sophomore Alex Wittinger earned her seventh double-double of the season on Sunday. Mens Basketball game notes at Michigan Jan 20, 2017 12:00 pm The Fighting Illini and Wolverines play Saturday in Ann Arbor (1:15 pm CT on BTN) Maverick Morgan: Big, strong, and scoring in double figures Jan 19, 2017 9:30 am The 6-10 big man from Springboro, Ohio, is averaging 10.4 points per game and shooting 60% from the field. Over the last five games he's averaging 15.0 points per game. Women's Basketball plays at Minnesota tonight Jan 18, 2017 12:30 pm The Illini women are will head out for back-to-back road trips this week, traveling to Minnesota and Ohio State. The Illini and the Gophers play Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m.