blog posts Illini in the Major League Baseball playoffs Oct 4, 2017 12:30 pm Former Illini pitcher Tanner Roark could get the Game 4 start in the National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs Friday night is Illinoise Night at Huff Oct 5, 2017 9:30 am Fighting Illini volleyball will host the popular IlliNOISE Night on Friday, October 6 in a BTN-televised match against No. 18 Purdue at 7 p.m. CT in Huff Hall Illini HOF inaugural class: Watch the Mannie Jackson, Jerry Colangelo speeches Oct 6, 2017 10:15 am The University of Illinois celebrated its incredible athletics legacy by inducting its inaugural class of the Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame at State Farm Center Isaiah Martinez earns spot on Under 23 World team Oct 9, 2017 10:15 am Illinois redshirt senior wrestler Isaiah Martinez earned a spot on Team USA for Under-23 World Championships, to be held November 21-26 in Bydgoszcz, Poland Former Illini Tanner Roark to start NLDS Game 4 for Nationals Oct 10, 2017 11:30 am Former Illini pitcher Tanner Roark will start today's game for the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field. Washington faces elimination; Cubs leads the National League Division Series 2-1. Coach Underwood's Basketball Media Day quotes Oct 12, 2017 9:30 am The Illinois men's basketball coach talked all things Fighting Illini at the annual on-campus media day Wednesday. The season opens Nov. 10 at home against Southern Universitiy What's happening on Illini Football gameday? Oct 13, 2017 9:30 am Fighting Illini Football returns home to Memorial Stadium to host Rutgers at 11 AM this Saturday, October 14 Volleyball earns third-straight win in straight-sets defeat of Maryland Oct 16, 2017 9:00 am The Illini, who improve to 15-4 and 6-2 in the Big Ten Conference, had three players reach double figures in kills Game week: Illini Football at Minnesota Oct 17, 2017 10:45 am The Fighting Illini (2-4, 0-3) hit the road for a Big Ten West matchup against the Minnesota Golden Gophers (3-3, 0-3) Saturday Illinois Cross Country hosts Illini Open Friday Oct 19, 2017 9:45 am Cross country hosts the Illini Open on Friday at the UI Arboretum as they conclude the 2017 regular season. The women's 5K at 4 p.m.; the men's 8K will follow at 4:40 p.m. Young Illini shine, but Gophers pull away late Oct 23, 2017 9:45 am In a game featuring big hits and back-and-forth momentum swings, Illinois Football lost 24-17 at Minnesota on Saturday Meyer, Illini Men's Golf maintain top spot at Tavistock Collegiate Invitational Oct 24, 2017 10:45 am Senior golfer Dylan Meyer posted a second-round tally of 6-under par to lead Illinois and maintain his spot atop the individual leaderboard on Monday 'Gray Ghost' uniforms return for Homecoming Oct 25, 2017 12:15 pm For the fourth straight year, Illini football will honor Harold "Red" Grange by wearing special "Gray Ghost" alternate uniforms for Homecoming Meyer named Big Ten Golfer of the Week Oct 26, 2017 8:45 am Senior golfer Dylan Meyer has been named Big Ten Golfer of the Week, coming off of an 11-under par performance at the Tavistock Collegiate Invitational Men's Basketball to play exhibition game at Eastern Illinois Nov. 3 Oct 30, 2017 8:45 am Illini facing Panthers in Charleston to benefit disaster relief Need Fighting Illini wallpaper for your desktop or phone? 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Download Fighting Illini wallpapers here Illinois vs. Purdue: The battle for the cannon Nov 3, 2017 8:00 am On Saturday, Illinois and Purdue will play for the coveted Cannon rivalry trophy in West Lafayette (11 am CT on BTN) Women's Tennis: Freshman Emilee Duong wins 2017 ASU Invitational singles title Nov 6, 2017 8:15 am The Illinois women's tennis team went an impressive 23-8 in singles play during the final fall tournament Volleyball: Donnelly, Poulter win Big Ten weekly honors Nov 7, 2017 8:30 am Senior Brandi Donnelly and junior Jordyn Poulter were named Co-Defensive Player and Setter of the Week, respectively Eight Illini Athletics programs earn perfect Graduation Success Rates Nov 8, 2017 4:30 pm Those that posted perfect GSR scores were baseball, men's golf, women's basketball, women's gymnastics, softball, soccer, swimming and diving and women's tennis Gameday timeline for Dad's Day football vs. Indiana Nov 10, 2017 12:15 pm Fighting Illini Football hosts Indiana at 11 AM this Saturday, November 11 in Memorial Stadium for the annual Dads Day game. Black's career high leads Illini in win against UT Martin Nov 13, 2017 10:00 am Leron Black scored a career-high 23 points and snatched eight rebounds Sunday, helping Illinois avoid an early season upset to UT Martin for a 77-74 victory Start time changed for Friday's Volleyball game Nov 14, 2017 11:00 am The Illinois volleyball match on Friday (November 17) against No. 12 Wisconsin has been moved to 6 p.m. in Huff Hall. Women's Basketball hosts Chicago tonight Nov 15, 2017 10:00 am UI welcomes Chicago State to the State Farm Center on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Students in attendance can check into the Oskee Rewards app to earn extra points. Isaiah Martinez returns home to California as Illini wrestle at Fresno State Nov 16, 2017 10:00 am Wrestling just 30 miles north of his hometown of Lemoore, senior Isaiah Martinez will be seeking his 100th career win on Friday night in front of friends and family Women's Basketball welcome return of alumni on Saturday Nov 17, 2017 9:45 am Saturday's game again the Bradley Braves will mark Alumni Weekend, welcoming back former Illini women's basketball program members, including former head coach Theresa Grentz Men's Basketball improves to 4-0 after win against Marshall Nov 20, 2017 8:30 am Leron Black scored 17 points and Kipper Nichols had 17 points and 11 rebounds off the bench Sunday to lead Illinois past Marshall 91-74 Butkus statue planned for new football performance center Nov 20, 2017 1:00 pm 'Dick Butkus is the greatest defensive player in the history of football, and he embodies the identity of the Illinois football program,' Director of Athletics Josh Whitman said. Illini wrestler Isaiah Martinez gets 100th win Nov 21, 2017 9:00 am Senior wrestler Isaiah Martinez ranks 25th on Illinois' all-time win list and needed just 102 matches to reach 100 - the quickest in program history Henson to be guest of honor at Dynegy Shootout in Chicago Nov 27, 2017 9:15 am Illini-New Mexico State game at United Center Dec. 16 will honor coaching legend Football: Five Illini chosen for Big Ten All-Freshman Team Nov 28, 2017 11:00 am Illinois played the most true-freshmen in the nation in 2017 Sweetness in Seattle: llini Volleyball stun no. 8 Huskies in five Dec 4, 2017 9:15 am The Illini earned a trip to the NCAA Sweet 16 for the eighth time in 10 years with a gritty, come-from-behind five-set victory over Washington in Alaska Airlines Arena Match time set for NCAA Volleyball regional semifinal Friday Dec 5, 2017 8:00 am The Illinois volleyball team will play Michigan State at 3 p.m. CT on Friday (December 8) in Rec Hall in University Park, PA Men's Basketball game notes: Illini vs Austin Peay tonight Dec 6, 2017 9:30 am The Illini return to non-conference play following a pair of Big Ten games last weekend, hosting Austin Peay on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at State Farm Center Black, Finke power Illini past Austin Peay, 64-57 Dec 7, 2017 10:45 am Michael Finke scored 17 points and grabbed eight rebounds to help Illinois to a 64-57 victory over Austin Peay on Wednesday night. The Illini (7-3) snapped a three-game losing streak Illini Volleyball in NCAA regionals in State College today Dec 8, 2017 8:45 am First serve between Illinois and Michigan State slated for 3 p.m. CT Notes for Men's Basketball game Saturday against UNLV Dec 8, 2017 2:00 pm The Illini travel to Vegas for late night hoops on Saturday -- an 11 pm CT start Frazier, Smith lead Illini Men's Basketball in 89-82 loss at UNLV Dec 11, 2017 9:30 am Trent Frazier scored a career-high 16 points and Mark Smith led the illini with 17 in Illinois' 89-82 loss against UNLV at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday night Illini safety Bennett Williams named an ESPN freshman All-American Dec 12, 2017 9:30 am Williams's 64 tackles were the second most in the Big Ten by a freshman. He was one of 16 true freshmen to start for the Illini in 2017 See the Football Performance Center 'fly through' video Dec 15, 2017 8:45 am Breaking groung in January, 2018,the new facility will be constructed next to the Irwin Indoor Practice Facility and adjacent to Memorial Stadium Strong second half propels Women's Basketball to win over Austin Peay Dec 18, 2017 9:45 am Saturday's win give the Illini a 9-4 record on the season and extends their winning streak to four games Tour the Demirjian Indoor Golf Facility Dec 19, 2017 9:30 am Take a look inside the home of Illinois men's and women's golf. Head coaches Mike Smalland Renee Slone talk in detail about the Demirjian Indoor Golf Facility Great moments from the 'Braggin' Rights' series against Missouri Dec 21, 2017 9:45 am Illini Men's Basketball heads to St. Louis Saturday to face Missouri in the annual Braggin' Rights game. Here's a look at some great moments from years past Strong second half sends Illinois to 62-58 win over Lopes Jan 1, 2018 8:00 pm Leron Black scored a game-high 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead Illinois past Grand Canyon University 62-58 on Saturday. Illinois wrestler Emery Parker wins Midlands championship Jan 2, 2018 9:30 am Redshirt junior Emery Parker won the 55th Ken Kraft Midlands 184-pound championship with an 8-2 victory over top-seeded Nate Jackson on Saturday night at the Sears Centre. Illini in the NFL Jan 4, 2018 1:30 pm See how all 21 former Fighting Illini athletes performed in the NFL in 2017. Dana Howard selected for College Football Hall of Fame induction Jan 8, 2018 10:00 am Howard will join 16 previously selected Fighting Illini in the hall of fame. He won the Butkus Award in 1994 as the nation's top linebacker Illinois' Emery Parker is Big Ten Wrestler of the Week Jan 10, 2018 8:30 am 184-pounder won two matches this past weekend, defeating No. 6 Taylor Venz (Nebraska) and No. 18 Mitch Sliga (Northwestern), to help the Illini win both dual meets Frazier scores 27 in overtime loss to Iowa Jan 12, 2018 9:45 am Freshman guard Trent Frazier scored a career-high 27 points and hit a game-tying three at the end of regulation, but the Fighting Illini fell in overtime to Iowa, 104-97 Last-second three leads to Illini loss at Nebraska, 64-63 Jan 16, 2018 10:15 am Michael Finke scored 16 points to put Illinois up by two with eight seconds left, but a last-second three for Nebraska sent the Fighting Illini to a crushing 64-63 loss on Monday night