blog posts Spencer, Turner named All-Big Ten Honorable Mention Dec 2, 2016 1:00 pm Illinois offensive standouts Malik Turner and Joe Spencer were named honorable mention All-Big Ten by the media, the conference announced Wednesday on Big Ten Network. Leron Black's 18 points helps Illinois beat VCU, 64-46 Dec 5, 2016 9:00 am Malcolm Hill added 16 points, five assists and two steals, and Jalen Coleman-Lands had 12 points for Illinois (6-3) 1,750 wins and counting for Illini basketball Dec 6, 2016 9:00 am Saturday's Fighting Illini win over VCU at the Hoophall Miami Invitational was the 1,750th in program history. Wrestling duals SIUE in Edwardsville Wednesday Dec 7, 2016 9:00 am The Fighting Illini wrestling team will compete in its first dual meet of the season on Wednesday, December 7 when it battles SIU Edwardsville at the Jon Davis Center in Edwardsville, Illinois. Fall academic All-Big Ten released Dec 8, 2016 12:00 pm The Big Ten Conference on Wednesday recognized fall sports student-athletes who have been named to the Academic All-Big Ten team. Nelson named to freshman All-Big Ten teams Dec 9, 2016 12:00 pm Redshirt freshman safety Patrick Nelson earned freshman All-Big Ten accolades from both ESPN.com and Big Ten Network following a solid rookie season. Tracy Abrams joins the 1,000 point club Dec 12, 2016 10:00 am Senior guard Tracy Abrams is the 49th member in UI history after his 31-point performance in win over Central Michigan University Fighting Illini Basketball's Peoria pipeline Dec 15, 2016 11:00 am When Jerry Hester started his Illini career in '93-94, it started a 20 year run of Peoria players representing the Fighting Illini – including Sergio McClain, Marcus Griffin, Frank Williams, Jerrance Howard, and more Three Illini named AVCA honorable mention All-America Dec 16, 2016 11:00 am Following standout seasons from sophomores Ali Bastianelli and Jordyn Poulter and junior Brandi Donnelly, the trio was named American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Honorable Mention All-America, the organization announced on Wednesday (Dec. 14) morning. Highlights from Illini Men's Basketball win over BYU Dec 19, 2016 9:45 am Illini defeated the Cougars 75-73 at the United Center in Chicago Wednesday: Illini head to St. Louis for the annual Braggin' Rights game Dec 20, 2016 9:30 am A look back at some of the classic games played in the rivalry with Mizzou Illini Men's Basketball rings in 2017 with 75-70 win over Buckeyes Jan 3, 2017 8:45 am Hill scores 20 as Illini improve to 11-4 overall, 1-1 in Big Ten play Women's Gymnastics Head Coach Kim Landrus previews the 2017 season Jan 5, 2017 9:45 am Landrus, entering her sixth year at the helm of Illini women's gymnastics, gives a class-by-class breakdown Men's Track opens season at the Border Battle with Iowa, Missouri Jan 6, 2017 10:45 am The Border Battle has seen the Illini go 3-1 in the first two meets. In the inaugural meet two years ago, the Illini beat both Missouri and Iowa. Last year the Illini split,defeating Missouri but losing to Iowa at the UI Armory. Illini wrestlers dominate Maryland, 30-15 Jan 9, 2017 8:30 am The 11th ranked Illini clinched the dual victory with a 19-0 run by Kyle Langenderfer, No. 1 Isaiah Martinez, No. 12 Zac Brunson and No. 14 Emery Parker. Hill cracks Top 10 in scoring history Jan 10, 2017 8:00 am With 21 points at Indiana on Saturday, senior guard Malcolm Hill moved into the top-10 on the Illinois career scoring list. Holešínská named Big Ten Freshman of the Week Jan 11, 2017 8:00 am Fighting Illini freshman Petra Holešínská has been named Big Ten Freshman of the Week, as announced today by the league office. Hot-shooting Illini down Wolverines, 85-69 Jan 12, 2017 9:30 am Illinois coach John Groce saw the change he had hoped for from his team Wednesday night in the Illini's 85-69 win over Michigan. Women's Basketball's annual Pack the House game, Sunday Jan 13, 2017 1:45 pm Admission is free for all fans, and the Illini will host a Teddy Bear Toss at halftime. Fans are encouraged to bring a new, stuffed toy to toss on the court at halftime as a donation to Toys for Tots. Previewing Illini Men's Basketball game tonight against Purdue Jan 17, 2017 9:45 am Illinois returns to action for its third game in six days, traveling Lafayette to take on No. 21 Purdue (6 p.m. CT, BTN). Hiltzik named Big Ten Tennis Player of the Week Jan 18, 2017 10:45 am Aron Hiltzik is coming off a strong performance at the MLK Invitational in Atlanta over the three-day weekend. The honor is the second of Hiltzik's career and first for the Illini this season. 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. 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. 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) 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. 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 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) 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 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. Football Signing Day Central Jan 31, 2017 12:15 pm With NCAA Football National Letter of Intent Signing Day is Wednesday. Tack it here. 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." 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. 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. 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 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 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 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 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." 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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.