blog posts Ticket information for NCAA Volleyball regionals in DesMoines Dec 8, 2015 10:00 am Illini will face second-seeded Minnesota at 5 p.m. CT on Friday in Des Moines, Iowa Illini Volleyball headed to Sweet 16 with 3-1 Win over Louisville Dec 7, 2015 10:30 am The Fighting Illini volleyball team earned their third-straight trip to the NCAA Regionals with a 3-1 victory over No. 15 seed and host Louisville on Saturday night. Athletic director search officially underway Dec 4, 2015 11:45 am The new hire will be the U. of I.’s 14th director of intercollegiate athletics in the program’s 126 years of competition, overseeing an annual budget of $110 million and a staff of 275 employees. See the dedication of Lou Henson Court at State Farm Center Dec 4, 2015 11:30 am The court at the newly-renovated State Farm Center was officially dedicated Wednesday when Illini Men's Basketball hosted Notre Dame National Soccer Coaches Association gives Rayfield its Award of Excellence Dec 3, 2015 12:15 pm Rayfield established the University of Illinois women's soccer team as one of the premier programs in the nation. She has led Illinois to the NCAA Tournament in 10 of her 14 seasons. Welcome back to the State Farm Center for Illinois vs. Notre Dame Dec 2, 2015 9:30 am Check out the visitor's guide for the refurbished State Farm Center Isaiah Martinez named Big Ten Athlete of the Week Dec 1, 2015 12:15 pm The Big Ten announced that 157-pounder Isaiah Martinez as the Big Ten Wrestling Athlete of the Week. Illini Volleyball will face SIU in first round of NCAA Tourney Nov 30, 2015 8:00 am Illini and Salukis will meet on Friday at 4 p.m. CT in Louisville, Ky. Six Illini score in double-digits against Tennessee State Nov 25, 2015 1:00 pm Illinois improved to 4-0 on the season with the 98-43, and the 55-point margine is the fourth largest in Illinois Women's Basketball history. Jalen Coleman-Lands' 3-pointer buzzer-beater secures victory Nov 24, 2015 10:15 am Jalen Coleman-Lands sank a 3-pointer from the corner at the buzzer, allowing Illinois to escape with an 82-79 victory over Chicago State Monday night. Cierra Rice earns Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors Nov 23, 2015 10:45 am Freshman Cierra Rice earned Big Ten honors on Monday (Nov. 23), as she was named Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Week. Rice is coming off of a 20-point performance against UT Martin over the weekend, helping the Illini to a 94-74 win. Your Illini News Daily Nov 23, 2015 10:15 am Oskee Wow Wow Today is your daily source for all things Fighting Illini. The November 23, 2015 edition.... Illini volleyball celebrates senior night Saturday against Indiana Nov 20, 2015 2:15 pm The Illinois volleyball team wraps up its regular-season home schedule this weekend when the Illini host Indiana in their home finale on Saturday night at 7 p.m. CT in Huff Hall Illini Volleyball falls in five-set battle with Badgers Nov 19, 2015 10:30 am The Fighting Illini volleyball team battled No. 10 Wisconsin late into the night, but fell just short as the Illini dropped a hard-fought five-set decision on Wednesday night Progress on State Farm Center renovation Nov 17, 2015 12:15 pm The State Farm Center re-opens on Dec. 2 when the Fighting Illini men host Notre Dame in the B1G/ACC Challenge. Illini vs. Ohio State: Battle for the Illibuck Nov 13, 2015 11:00 am Fighting Illini and Buckeyes will battle for famed rivalry trophy Saturday (11 am) Signing Day: Illinois Basketball lands Te'Jon Lucas Nov 11, 2015 1:00 pm Illinois basketball head coach John Groce announced Wednesday (Nov. 11) the addition of Te'Jon Lucas to the Fighting Illini. Volleyball's Donnelly is Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week Nov 10, 2015 11:45 am Illinois volleyball sophomore libero Brandi Donnelly earned Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week honors after helping the Fighting Illini to back-to-back wins over Northwestern this past week Vaughn named Big Ten Freshman of the Week Nov 9, 2015 11:30 am True-frosh ran for career-high 180 yards in 48-14 win at Purdue Campus announces change in Athletics leadership Nov 9, 2015 11:15 am Final reports for Women’s Basketball, Football and Sports Medicine released Big Ten's cross-country Freshman of the Year is Illini Jesse Reiser Nov 5, 2015 1:00 pm TIllini cross-country runner Jesse Reiser was unanimously selected as the 2015 Big Ten Freshman of the Year. It's the first an Illini has been honored with this recognition. Men's Golf wins the inaugural East Lake Cup trophy Nov 4, 2015 10:30 am Fighting Illini Men's Golf earned it's fourth tournament title of the fall season on Tuesday, taking home the inaugural East Lake Cup title. The return of the Galloping Ghost to Memorial Stadium Oct 30, 2015 10:45 am Illinois Student and current MFA candidate Mark Tyler Miller of Seattle, Washington, was selected to play the role of Red Grange following a campus casting call. Illini Soccer advances to Big Ten Tournament with 3-1 win at Minnesota Oct 29, 2015 10:30 am It was a snowy night in Minnesota, but the Illini posted a 3-1 victory thanks to two goals from redshirt senior Jannelle Flaws. Recapping Sunday's men's basketball scrimmage Oct 26, 2015 11:00 am The Illini hosted a public scrimmage and autograph session Oct. 25 at Ubben Looking ahead to Homecoming football against Wisconsin Oct 20, 2015 11:30 am Fighting Illini host Badgers for Homecoming on Saturday (2:30 pm on BTN) Eleven Illini to compete in U.S. Paralympics Track and Field World Championships Oct 14, 2015 11:30 am Eleven of the 84 athletes on Team USA are from our campus: Chelsea McClammer, Ray Martin, Hannah McFadden, Aaron Pike, Kelsey LeFevour, Jill Moore, Brian Siemann, James Senbeta, Susannah Scaroni, Jessica Rogers and Yen Hoang. Checking in on former Illini in the NFL Oct 13, 2015 11:00 am Weekly update on how former @IlliniFootball players are performing in the NFL Baseball Coach Dan Hartleb discusses the nine players drafted in 2015 Oct 9, 2015 12:00 pm Illini had nine drafted following the 50-win 2015 season See photos from the Illini Football victory over Nebraska Oct 5, 2015 10:00 am The Illini scored a late touchdown to tie the game at 13-13, against Nebraska on Saturday night. Illinois won the game with the extra point attempt. Big Ten conference play starts Saturday for Illini Football Oct 1, 2015 10:45 am Fighting Illini Football is set to kick off Big Ten Conference play in their home opener on Saturday, October 3 against Nebraska at 2:30pm. Geronimo Allison added to watch list for 2015 Biletnikoff Award Sep 29, 2015 11:30 am The Biletnikoff Award is given annually to the nation's top receiver. Allison is currently third in the Big Ten in total receiving yards (362). Bentley sets career kick return mark in Illini Football victory Sep 28, 2015 9:45 am Senior CB V'Angelo Bentley became Illinois' all-time kickoff return yardage leader during Saturday's victory over Middle Tennessee. Highlights from Illini Soccer's 2-1 win over #11 Rutgers Sep 25, 2015 10:45 am Illini Soccer topped previously undefeated Rutgers on Thursday night. Illinois Volleyball heads east to open Big Ten conference play Sep 23, 2015 12:30 pm Ranked ninth in the most recent AVCA poll, the Illini head out on their fourth-straight road trip as they travel to Maryland and Rutgers. Previewing Saturday's football game against Middle Tennessee State Sep 22, 2015 10:00 am It's a Stripe the Stadium game. Even sections wear BLUE, odd sections + students wear ORANGE Big Ten conference play starts Saturday for Illini Football Sep 21, 2015 1:00 pm The Fighting Illini Big Ten opener against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium is set for 2:30 pm CT and will be televised by Big Ten Network. Sixth ranked Illini Volleyball plays in the Sun Devil Invitational this weekend Sep 18, 2015 10:30 am Sixth-ranked Illinois heads into the final weekend of non-conference play to take on three teams at the Sun Devil Invitational. Illinois will play Texas Southern, UNLV and No. 10 Arizona State. Women's Golf takes third at Minnesota invitational Sep 16, 2015 10:15 am Fighting Illini women's golf closed out the opening tournament of the 2015-16 season with a third place finish at the Minnesota Invitational. Illinois finished just three strokes off of the lead. Deron Williams back on campus Sep 15, 2015 10:15 am Williams visited the Ubben Basketball Complex alongside his former teammate, Dee Brown, to take part in pick-up games with members of the current Illini squad. Latest State Farm Center renovation update Sep 14, 2015 12:15 pm Tom Divan details all the progress during the month of August & early September as the Dec. 2 first game approaches Athletics makes history with first NCAA football broadcast in Mandarin Chinese Sep 11, 2015 11:00 am Take a look inside the Chinese broadcast booth with Liaohan He and Yekai Lu Athletics asks you to wear white for Saturday's football game against WIU Sep 9, 2015 11:30 am Fighting Illini football encourages fans to help create a WHITE OUT at Memorial Stadium by wearing a white shirt to the game. Game notes for Saturday's football game against Western Illinois Sep 8, 2015 11:45 am Fighting Illini host the WIU Leathernecks Saturday, Sept. 12, at 11 am. Fans asked to wear white. Illini Volleyball takes down Colorado Sep 6, 2015 3:15 pm Sixth-ranked Illinois made quick work of 21st-ranked Colorado in a three set sweep. Illinois football to broadcast in Mandarin Chinese online Aug 31, 2015 9:00 am Illinois Athletics and the Fighting Illini Radio Network, under the direction of Fighting Illini Sports Properties, have announced that home football games at Memorial Stadium will be broadcast in Mandarin Chinese online. An Illini Volleyball tradition: Stuff Huff this Friday Aug 26, 2015 10:45 am "Stuff Huff" will return for the 10th season on Friday, Aug. 28, prior to the season opener against Louisville. A pre-match carnival outside Huff Hall will feature inflatables, free food, giveaways and more. SFC Court to honor Illini's winningest basketball coach Aug 25, 2015 10:15 am The basketball court at State Farm Center will be called "Lou Henson Court." Illini football breaks out the blues Aug 24, 2015 9:00 am On the eve of University of Illinois classes starting, the Fighting Illini had a fun day welcoming new students to campus. Two weeks until Illini Football Aug 21, 2015 2:45 pm Friday marks two weeks until @IlliniFootball season. The Fighting Illini open in primetime on Friday, Sept. 4, with Kent State coming to Memorial Stadium for an 8 p.m. kick on BTN.