blog posts 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. 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). 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 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 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 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 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. 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 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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) 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. Illini women drop ACC/Big Ten Challenge to Wake Forest Dec 1, 2016 9:00 am Freshman guard Brandi Beasley put up a career-high 14 points and 11 rebounds to earn her first career double-double Wednesday night in Illinois' 79-70 loss to Wake Forest. Illini pull away for ACC/Big Ten Challenge victory Nov 30, 2016 11:30 am Malcolm Hill scored 22 points to lead Illinois to an 88-74 victory over North Carolina State on Tuesday night in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. Coach Groce and players ready for ACC/Big Ten Challenge Nov 29, 2016 9:00 am The Fighting Illini host North Carolina State Tuesday in the annual ACC/Big Ten Challenge. The game also will be the officially dedication game for the renovated State Farm Center. Illini Soccer: Senior Moments Nov 22, 2016 11:15 am The 2016 Illini Soccer seniors sat down to talk about their most embarrassing moments earlier this year. Tilmon signs with Illinois, gives Illini a national top-10 class Nov 17, 2016 2:15 pm University of Illinois head coach John Groce announced Thursday the signing of five-star center Jeremiah Tilmon (East St. Louis, Ill.) to a national letter of intent. Illini Football celebrates 24 seniors Nov 17, 2016 10:00 am The Illinois football willhonor 24 seniors with a special ceremony before Saturday's home finale against Iowa. Seniors will be announced on the field beginning at 10:36 a.m., with kickoff to follow at 11:01 a.m. Illini athletic programs earn perfect graduation success rates Nov 16, 2016 9:00 am Seven University of Illinois athletics programs earned perfect Graduation Success Rate (GSR) scores, as part of Tuesday's GSR and Federal Graduation Rate (FGR) reports released by the NCAA. Highlights from Hill's historic night Nov 14, 2016 10:30 am Illini senior Malcolm Hill poured in a career-high 40 points in the win over Northern Kentucky, becoming only the seventh Illini to score 40+ points in a game and the first to score since Brandon Paul scored 43 against Ohio State on Jan. 10, 2012. Illini welcome in Badgers, Gophers for Military Appreciation Weekend Nov 11, 2016 10:30 am Illinois volleyball to face No. 3 Wisconsin on Friday and No. 2 Minnesota on Saturday in the first of four final home matches of the season Wrestlers Martinez, Kennedy set for USA World Team trials Nov 9, 2016 10:30 am Current Illinois wrestler Isaiah Martinez and former Illini Jimmy Kennedy will compete for a spot on the USA World team this Friday, November 11, in the 70kg men's freestyle division. Illini Football's Watson named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week Nov 7, 2016 10:45 am Fighting Illini sophomore linebacker Tré Watson was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week on Monday after he helped the Fighting Illini to a 31-27 win over Michigan State on Saturday. Fighting Illini Men's Basketball preview show debuts Nov. 5 Nov 3, 2016 12:45 pm features head coach John Groce mic'd up at a practice, an inside look at the renovated State Farm Center, and a feature on how super-senior Tracy Abrams has battled back from two devastating injuries, and more. Illini Golf advances to East Lake Cup finals with win over Texas Nov 2, 2016 11:15 am Illinois will face 2016 NCAA Champion Oregon in the Championship match Illini Men's Basketball cruises past Wash U in Sunday exhibition Oct 31, 2016 9:45 am The Fighting Illini led by as many as 29 points and cruised to an 82-75 exhibition win against Washington University Sunday at State Farm Center. Gray Ghost uniforms returning for Homecoming Oct 28, 2016 9:45 am For the third straight year, the Fighting Illini football team will honor Harold "Red" Grange, the Galloping Ghost, by wearing special "Gray Ghost" alternate uniforms for Homecoming University of Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame announced Oct 27, 2016 9:30 am All-time great Dick Butkus named first member of inaugural class Soccer set for regular season finale at Northwestern Oct 26, 2016 10:00 am The Illini will take on the Wildcats Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in Evanston. Lovie Smith on #ILLINOIShomecoming Oct 25, 2016 10:00 am "For us, just knowing what goes into homecoming, what it means, a lot of our people coming back. We as a football team, it'll give us a chance to really see us play." Women's Golf sits in fourth place at Cardinal Cup Oct 24, 2016 11:30 am At the conclusion of the first round of the Cardinal Cup, the Fighting Illini find themselves in fourth place with a 17-over-par score. Super Bowl coaches set for Saturday matchup in Ann Arbor Oct 20, 2016 11:15 am Lovie Smith & Jim Harbaugh will be first former Super Bowl head coaches to match up head-to-head as college had coaches Malcomb Hill named to 2017 Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year watch list Oct 19, 2016 11:30 am The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced the 20 watch list members for the 2017 Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Award, including Illini senior guard Malcolm Hill. Illini Football's Patrick Nelson is Big Ten Freshman of the Week Oct 18, 2016 10:15 am Nelson moved into the starting lineup three games ago and is averaging 12.0 tackles/game since then, tied for the most in the Big Ten during conference play. Post game quotes from Lovie Smith following win over Rutgers Oct 17, 2016 9:00 am "Whenever you take the ball away five times and have two fourth down stops, you should be talking about a win. Rutgers played hard throughout. Just some tough breaks for them." Follow Illini Men's Basketball at Big Ten Media Day Oct 13, 2016 11:30 am Head coach John Groce and seniors Tracy Abrams and Malcolm Hill are in the nation's capital on Thursday making the rounds at the annual Big Ten Media Day heading into the 2016-17 season. George carries Illini Soccer over Michigan State, 3-1 Oct 10, 2016 12:45 pm Fighting Illini Soccer earned its second win of the weekend on Sunday, with sophomore Patricia George netting two goals in the first half Illini football vs. Purdue gameday timeline Oct 7, 2016 12:15 pm The Fighting Illini (1-3 overall, 0-1 B1G West) return home to host Purdue (2-2 overall, 0-1 B1G West) and battle for the Cannon rivalry trophy this Saturday at Memorial Stadium (2:30 pm CT on BTN). Altenberger to join Illini Basketball broadcast team Oct 6, 2016 10:15 am Illini great will split analyst duties with Deon Thomas Illini Soccer to host Michigan Thursday, Michigan State on Sunday Oct 5, 2016 10:00 am With a 9-1-1 record on the season, Michigan is riding a seven-game winning streak into Champaign. The Wolverines are undefeated in Big Ten play Illinois renaissance continues at Memorial Stadium Oct 4, 2016 9:30 am The University of Illinois announced today plans for extensive renovations to the Memorial Stadium south horseshoe and east side.