blog posts Football Game Week: Illinois at Minnesota Oct 1, 2019 9:45 am After an off weekend, the Fighting Illini return to action this Saturday with a trip to Minnesota to face the Golden Gophers at 2:30 p.m. CT on Big Ten Network. Illini Volleyball sweeps Hawkeyes for first B1G win Sep 30, 2019 10:15 am The No. 20 Illinois volleyball team earned its first sweep of the season as the Illini defeated Iowa, 3-0 (25-21, 25-18, 25-22) on Saturday. Braggin' Rights annual rivalry game time set Sep 27, 2019 4:15 pm The 39th edition of the annual rivalry game will be held on Saturday, Dec. 21 at noon CT. Illinois to host Indiana State in fall exhibition Saturday Sep 26, 2019 10:45 am The Illinois baseball team will take on Indiana State at Illinois Field on Saturday in its first of two home exhibition games of the fall. Anonymous $2 million gift adds to Ubben renovation project Sep 24, 2019 9:30 am The Ubben Basketball Complex will undergo a facelift that will more than double the square footage of the building. Meet the 2019 Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame class Sep 20, 2019 4:45 pm Some of the greatest names in Illini sports history comprise the class, including coaches and record-holders from 11 different sports. Free student tickets for Illinois vs. Nebraska Sep 16, 2019 3:30 pm Illinois students can receive free tickets for the Fighting Illini football game vs. Nebraska. Illini Soccer defeats Butler in Indianapolis Sep 13, 2019 10:15 am Senior Kelly Maday netted Illinois' first goal of the night. Freshman Eileen Murphy converted a penalty kick to give the Orange and Blue a 5-1-0 early season record. Football game week: Illinois vs. Eastern Michigan Sep 11, 2019 11:15 am The Fighting Illini are looking to close out their non-conference season 3-0 when Eagles come to Memorial Stadium on Saturday (11 a.m. CT) Illini Soccer to play first match at Demirjian Park on Sunday vs. Colorado College Sep 10, 2019 10:00 am Illini Soccer's first match at Demirjian Park is Sunday at 1 p.m. Currently in the process of construction, Demirjian Park is located at 606 St. Mary's Road. Peters' four TDs push Fighting Illini past UConn, 31-23 Sep 9, 2019 8:45 am Brandon Peters threw four touchdown passes to help Illinois outpace the Huskies, 31-23 on Saturday afternoon. Football Game Week: Illinois at UConn Sep 4, 2019 8:45 am After a season-opening 42-3 rout of Akron at home, Illinois travels to Connecticut to face the Huskies on Saturday in East Hartford (2:30 CT on CBS Sports Network). Epstein to miss remainder of 2019 season Sep 3, 2019 8:30 am Epstein led Illinois in rushing yards and yards per carry as a true freshman in 2017 and tied for the team lead in touchdowns. He became the fifth true freshman in program history to lead the team in rushing yards. Illini Volleyball opens 2019 season against Tennessee tonight Aug 30, 2019 9:15 am The Illini travel to Knoxville to take on the Vols in their season opener on Friday (7 p.m.) before returning to Huff Hall for the 2019 home opener on Sunday (1 p.m.). Football Game Week: Illini vs. Akron Aug 27, 2019 8:00 am Illini Football opens the 2019 season against the Akron Zips Saturday at Memorial Stadium (11 a.m. CT) Illini Soccer starts season 2-0 with Sunday win over Dayton Aug 26, 2019 8:45 am Junior Hope Breslin started the scoring for Illinois. Senior Arianna Veland converted a penalty kick for a 2-0 Illini lead, and freshman Eileen Murphy also netted her first career goal. Illini Soccer pushes past Ramblers for season-opening victory Aug 23, 2019 8:45 am Fighting Illini soccer defeated Loyola University Chicago, 3-1, on Thursday to open the 2019 campaign in style. Peters named Illinois starting quarterback Aug 21, 2019 8:30 am Brandon Peters, a graduate transfer from Michigan, will start the Fighting Illini's season opener Aug. 31 against Akron at Memorial Stadium. World-class Smith Football Center opens for student-athletes Aug 19, 2019 9:15 am The new Illini football facility includes expanded strength, conditioning and sports medicine space, coaches' offices, position meeting rooms, locker rooms, and other areas for recruiting and prospect hosting. Men's Golf Coach Small wins third straight Illinois PGA pro title Aug 15, 2019 11:30 am Mike Small won his third consecutive Illinois Senior PGA Professional title on Tuesday as he posted a 13-under par 36-hole tally at the Merit Club. Cross Country schedule and season preview Aug 14, 2019 10:15 am Cross Country starts the season by hosting the Illini Open at the UI Arboretum on Friday, August 30. The women's 5K is scheduled for 5 p.m., and the men's 8K will begin at 5:40 p.m. Women's Basketball in Australia: Exploring the Great Barrier Reef Aug 13, 2019 9:30 am Student-athletes, coaches and staff had the opportunity to snorkel along the Great Barrier Reef and check out what happens under the waves. See their photos. Illinois’ TailGREAT returns Sept. 21 after 30-year hiatus Aug 6, 2019 8:30 am TailGREAT, the popular 1980s tradition of competitive tailgating, returns Saturday, Sept. 21 when the Illini take on Nebraska. Fans will compete for the Best BBQ and Most Creative Tailgate. Hutcherson joins Illinois Men's Basketball program Aug 5, 2019 9:30 am Austin Hutcherson will joining Illini Basketball as a transfer from Weslyan University (CT). He'll sit out the upcoming season and have two years of eligibility remaining, beginning in 2020-21. Fighting Illini Football training camp central Aug 2, 2019 9:30 am Training camp is underway at the Campus Recreation Fields, just blocks from Memorial Stadium. Training camp practices from Aug. 2-17 will be open to the public and free. Fan information for Illini Football training camp Aug 1, 2019 9:00 am Training camp opens Friday, Aug. 2, at the Campus Recreation Fields, just blocks from Memorial Stadium. Training camp practices from Aug. 2-17 will be open to the public and free. Itinerary finalized for Illini Basketball Italy tour Jul 31, 2019 2:00 pm The Fighting Illini depart on Sunday for three nights in Milan, two nights in Florence and four nights in Rome before returning to Chicago and then the U of I campus on Wednesday, Aug. 14. Jonathan Wells places third in high jump at U.S. Outdoor Championships Jul 29, 2019 9:30 am The place-finish is a new personal-best for reshirt senior Jonathan Wells at the U.S. Championships meet. He earned a bronze medal with a height of 7'4.25". All-time leading scorer Deon Thomas joins Fighting Illini development team Jul 24, 2019 10:15 am Thomas will cultivate and solicit Chicago area donors, communicate DIA fundraising efforts and help expand the Illini network in the Chicagoland area. Fan appreciation, open practice, movie night set for Aug. 10 Jul 23, 2019 9:00 am On Saturday, Aug. 10, Illini football invites you to an open practice., followed by photos and autographs with the team, capped with Movie Night at 7 p.m. And it's all free. Illinois will host inaugural NCAA Basketball Academy Jul 19, 2019 10:30 am Games played at State Farm Center July 22 - 28 will be free and open to the public. There will be our games each on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, and two games apiece on Thursday and Sunday. Athletics announces plans for Hall of Fame weekend in September Jul 17, 2019 9:45 am A star-studded Fighting Illini Athletics Hall of Fame Weekend is planned for Sept. 20-21 when the Class of 2019, including athletes and coaches from 11 different sports, will be inducted. Illini Soccer announces 2019 schedule Jul 16, 2019 10:00 am The Illini will take on six 2018 NCAA Tournament teams in 2019, welcoming four of those opponents to Champaign. They'll kick off the season on Thursday, August 22, welcoming the Loyola Ramblers. New Illini Athletics hype video: Join the Fight Jul 10, 2019 9:45 am This new Illini Productions video captures the excitement of approaching new athletic seasons. It's time to Join the Fight, Illini Nation! Illini Golf in the pros: Stricker wins U.S. Senior Open Championship Jul 1, 2019 9:30 am Illinois alum Steve Stricker won his second major championship on Sunday, as he took a commanding six-shot lead over the tournament field at the Warren Golf Course at Notre Dame. Don't miss a moment: Basketball season tickets now on sale Jun 28, 2019 11:00 am Fighting Illini Basketball season ticket renewals are underway, and new season tickets are on sale now to the general public as well. Bastianelli nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year award Jun 27, 2019 12:30 pm Illinois volleyball's Ali Bastianelli has been nominated for the NCAA Woman of the Year award, the organization announced on Wednesday. Fighting Illini Kids Club All-American memberships now available Jun 24, 2019 12:00 pm The University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics is now accepting applications for its annual Fighting Illini Kids Club program. Quinn, Poulter named Dike Eddleman Athletes of the Year Jun 21, 2019 11:45 am Illini Volleyball setter Jordyn Poulter and track and field sprinter Devin Quinn are recipients of the 2018-19 Dike Eddleman Awards presented annually to the top Fighting Illini female and male athlete. Dosunmu, Sukaree named Fighting Illini Freshmen of the Year Jun 20, 2019 10:30 am The Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics has announced its 2018-19 Freshmen of the Year: Basketball's Ayo Dosunmu and golf's Kornkamol Sukaree. Illini closer Garrett Acton named to four All-America teams Jun 18, 2019 9:30 am Acton was a first team All-American by Perfect Game/Rawlings and National Collegiate Baseball Writers, and a second-team pick by American Baseball Coaches Association and Collegiate Baseball Newspaper. Men's Basketball players begin workouts, prep for 2019-20 season Jun 17, 2019 9:30 am The Fighting Illini basketball team is hard at work with individual and team skill workouts, and incoming freshman Kofi Cockburn has joined the veteran Illini for workouts. MLB teams called, but Garrett Acton staying at Illinois Jun 14, 2019 8:00 am Acton balanced the pros and cons before making up his mind. 'At the end of the day, I take so much pride in being a student-athlete at Illinois that it was a relatively easy decision to make.' Illini Softball to tour Europe in August Jun 13, 2019 8:30 am The Illinois softball team will take an 11-day European tour in the fall, traveling to the Netherlands, Belgium, France and England from August 6-16. Men's Basketball signs Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk Jun 12, 2019 9:00 am Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk is a 6-foot-7, 220-pound forward from Lommel, Belgium. Devin Quinn: The fastest man in Big Ten history Jun 10, 2019 10:30 am Move over Jesse Owens, Willie Williams and Andrew Riley. Make room for a new guy in your exclusive neighborhood of all-time fastest runners in Big Ten history. Men's Basketball will host Miami in B1G/ACC Challenge Jun 6, 2019 10:15 am The Illini have a home game this season after playing back-to-back Big Ten/ACC Challenge games on the road. The Fighting Illini will host Miami at State Farm Center on Monday, Dec. 2. Massey becomes highest drafted infielder in Illini history Jun 5, 2019 11:15 am Second baseman Michael Massey was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the fourth round of the MLB Draft, announced Tuesday. The slot value of the pick is $533,000. Illini Football greats Rice, Gardner on CFB Hall Of Fame ballot Jun 4, 2019 9:30 am The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame has announced the names on the 2020 ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame, including two former Fighting Illini. Top 100 Chicago Bears of all time packed with Illini Jun 3, 2019 9:00 am Starting with the 'Big Four' Bears/Illini legends: Dick Butkus, Red Grange, George Halas, and J.C. Caroline. And including many more great Illini.