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  • Illini wrestler Lucas Byrd prepares to wrestle

    Illini host Minnesota, Indiana for a pair of weekend B1G duals

    Feb 4, 2022 8:45 am

    Illini wrestling is set to host a pair of weekend dual meets - Minnesota comes on Friday night, followed by Indiana on Sunday afternoon. Prior to Sunday's dual, the seniors on the Fighting Illini wrestling team will be recognized.

  • Freshman R.J. Melendez featured on graphic promoting Wednesday night's game

    Men's Basketball: #18 Illini host #11 Wisconsin tonight

    Feb 2, 2022 8:45 am

    Illinois is facing a ranked opponent for the second straight home game in No. 11 Wisconsin. In its last appearance at State Farm Center, the Illini defeated No. 10 Michigan State, recording its ninth top-10 win in the last three years.

  • graphic reads: Wooden Award Late Season Top 20

    Cockburn named to Wooden Award late season Top 20

    Feb 1, 2022 8:45 am

    Cockburn is a top contender for the Wooden Award, which has been presented annually since 1976 to the nation's most outstanding college basketball player. He is one of just two players nationally averaging at least 20 points and 10 rebounds.

  • banner graphic promoting Saturday's Big Ten Wrestling dual meet

    Illini Wrestling hosts Northwestern for Saturday afternoon dual

    Jan 28, 2022 8:45 am

    Illinois hosts Northwestern on Saturday for another Big Ten dual. The meet will begin at 1 p.m. CT and will air on Big Ten Network. Both teams are searching for their first Big Ten dual win of the season. Admission is free.

  • Trent Frazier in profile featured on graphic promoting the MSU game on Jan. 25, 2022

    Game preview: #24 Illini host #10 Michigan State tonight

    Jan 25, 2022 9:15 am

    After starting Big Ten play 6-0, Illinois has dropped two straight and aims to get back on the winning track Tuesday night at home against 10th-ranked and conference leader Michigan State (6 p.m. CT, ESPN).

  • Illinois women's player Megan Heuser celebrates a point on Sunday

    Illini Women's Tennis pushes win streak to four with Sunday sweeps

    Jan 24, 2022 8:30 am

    The team earned a doubleheader sweep with wins over Eastern Illinois and Chicago State,on Sunday. After falling to then-No. 11 Baylor in its season opener, the Illini have won four-straight for a 4-1 overall record in the young season.

  • Redshirt sophomore Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk featured on graphic promoting Jan. 21 men's basketball game

    Game Preview: #17 Illini at Maryland Friday night

    Jan 20, 2022 4:45 pm

    After having its six-game winning streak snapped and suffering its first Big Ten loss on Monday to No. 4 Purdue in double overtime, No. 17 Illinois Men's Basketball looks to get back on the winning track Friday night at Maryland (6 p.m.).

  • Graduate student, guard Sara Anastasieska featured on graphic for the game against Purdue o 1/20/2022

    Illini Women's Basketball hosts Purdue tonight

    Jan 20, 2022 8:30 am

    The Fighting Illini women's basketball team opens up a two-game home stand this week with tonight's 7 p.m. matchup against Purdue at State Farm Center.

  • USA bobsledders in their initial push at the starting gate

    Aja Evans named US Olympic Bobsled Team alternate

    Jan 19, 2022 9:30 am

    Evans, a five-time Track & Field All-American and three-time Big Ten champion at Illinois, transitioned to bobsledding in March of 2012. By the end of her first season, she was named USA Bobsled's Rookie of the Year.

  • Trent Frazier shoots a three point shot in a game against Michigan

    Frazier named Big Ten Player of the Week

    Jan 18, 2022 8:45 am

    Trent Frazier earns the award for the first time in his career after averaging 23.5 points, 6.0 assists, 2.5 steals and 2.5 rebounds in a pair of Illini wins last week, taking over down the stretch in both contests.

  • The Illini bench leaps in celebration late in Friday night's game against Michigan

    Frazier's second half burst leads Illini past Michigan

    Jan 15, 2022 4:00 pm

    A dominant start to the second half from Kofi Cockburn combined with an electric end to the game from Trent Frazier, led the No. 25 Illini (13-3) to a 68-53 victory and a 6-0 Big Ten record. 

  • graphic features DaMonte Williams

    Illini Men's Basketball hosts Michigan tonight

    Jan 14, 2022 9:00 am

    Illinois has a nine-game conference winning streak, claiming its final four games last season along with this year's 5-0 start. It's Illinois' longest streak since setting a school record with 25 consecutive B1G victories across the 2004 and 2005 seasons.

  • graphic reads "Fighting Illini Football 2022 Schedule"

    Big Ten changes 2022 football schedule

    Jan 13, 2022 9:15 am

    Illinois' crossover games with the Big Ten East Division now include Indiana, Michigan State, and Michigan. The trip to Indiana has been added to the 2022 schedule and a trip to Penn State has been removed.

  • Trent Frazier elevates for a jump shot against Nebraska on Tuesday, Jan. 11

    Frazier, Payne step up in victory over Cornhuskers

    Jan 12, 2022 9:15 am

    In a back and forth game Tuesday night, Illini basketball prevailed to stay undefeated in conference play, beating the Cornhuskers 81-71. After being tied with four minutes left, the Illini ended the game on a 16-6 run, fueled by Trent Frazier and Omar Payne.

  • promotional graphic features guard Trent Frazier

    Illini, back in AP Top 25, take on Nebraska tonight

    Jan 11, 2022 8:45 am

    Illinois is 4-0 in Big Ten play for the first time since the 2009-10 season. Illinois is looking for its first 5-0 Big Ten start since 2005, when it won its first 15 league games.

  • Guard Aaliyah Nye action photo.

    Illini Women's Basketball surges past Wisconsin, 68-47

    Jan 10, 2022 9:15 am

    The Fighting Illini women's basketball team used a stellar second half to capitalize on a record shooting performance by Aaliyah Nye in a 68-47 victory over the Wisconsin Badgers on Sunday afternoon at State Farm Center.

  • Trent Frazier shoots a layup against Maryland on Thursday night

    Illini come back against Maryland for fourth conference win

    Jan 7, 2022 8:30 am

    After trailing at halftime, the Illini played a dominant second half, fueled by Trent Frazier's threes and Kofi Cockburn's paint presence, to secure a victory over Maryland. Only Michigan State and Illinois remain unbeaten in the B1G.

  • file photo of Ayo Dosunmu dunking as an Illini

    Ayo Dosunmu night: Illini host Terps tonight

    Jan 6, 2022 9:00 am

    Former Illini star and Chicago Bulls rookie Ayo Dosunmu will attend Thursday's game and participate in a halftime banner raising ceremony as he joins the Illinois Basketball Honored Jerseys program.

  • Kofi Cockburn dunks the ball at Minnesota Tuesday night

    Cockburn leads Illini past Golden Gophers

    Jan 5, 2022 8:45 am

    Kofi secured his eigth double-double of the season with 29 points and 10 rebounds. With the Big Ten season in full swing now, the Illini move to 3-0 in conference and are tied at the top with Michigan State and Ohio State. 

  • Alfonso Plummer hugs trophy as team poses after their win

    Men's Basketball secures Braggin' Rights win

    Dec 23, 2021 9:30 am

    Hungry for a win after dropping the series' last three games, Illinois took back the trophy with a commanding 88-63 win over Missouri, led by dominant performances from Kofi Cockburn and Alfonso Plummer.

  • Braggin' Rights on the line tonight

    Dec 22, 2021 9:00 am

    After a one-year absence, the Braggin' Rights game between Illinois and Missouri is back at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis. 

  • graphic advertises Illini-Mizzou Braggin' Rights game

    What you need to know to attend the Braggin' Rights game on Wednesday

    Dec 21, 2021 8:00 am

    Everyone 12 and older will be required to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination OR a negative COVID-19 test to attend the Men's Basketball 'Braggin' Rights' between Illinois and Missouri.

  • Jacob Grandison drives against St. Francis defenders

    Illini have record-breaking day in win over Red Flash

    Dec 20, 2021 8:45 am

    Illinois basketball had its best offensive outing of the season with a 106-48 win over Saint Francis Pennsylvania at State Farm Center, including a record-breaking 18 three-pointers, the most in program history.

  • 2001 Fighting Illini Men's Basketball team photo

    2001 and 2002 Big Ten Champions to be honored Saturday

    Dec 14, 2021 10:15 am

    Illini Men's Basketball will hold an alumni reunion this weekend, in conjunction with Saturday's home game against St. Francis PA (12 p.m., BTN)., including special recognition to mark the 20-year anniversary of back-to-back Big Ten championships.

  • freshman guard Adalia McKenzie put up 23 points in the game against Butler on Sunday afternoon

    McKenzie, Brown lead Illini Women's Basketball past Butler

    Dec 13, 2021 9:30 am

    A trio of guards tallied double-figures scoring, led by career-high point totals from freshman Adalia McKenzie and junior De'Myla Brown, as Illinois downed visiting Butler, 78-66, on Sunday afternoon at State Farm Center.

  • imiage of Ayo Dosunmu, from behind, in Illini jersey, over graphic advertising 'Ayo Night'

    Ayo Dosunmu returns Jan. 6 for Honored Jersey unveiling

    Dec 9, 2021 10:00 am

    Fighting Illini all-time great and current Chicago Bulls rookie guard Ayo Dosunmu will return to the U of I campus on Thursday, Jan. 6, participating in a ceremony as he joins the Illinois Basketball Honored Jerseys program.

  • Sophomore forward Kendall Bostic featured in graphic advertising Thursday's Big Ten opener

    Women's Basketball opens Big Ten play at Michigan State

    Dec 8, 2021 9:30 am

    The Illini enter Thursday conference opener at Michigan State with a record of 4-4 and are looking for their first road win of the season. They are coming off of a 71-57 victory over Eastern Kentucky on Sunday. 

  • Illini Volleyball players celebrate after securing a spot in the Sweet 16

    Volleyball: Match times set for NCAA Austin Regional

    Dec 7, 2021 9:30 am

    Match times have been released for the NCAA Volleyball Austin Regional, with the Illinois volleyball team set to play No. 10 seed Nebraska at 8:30 p.m. CT on Thursday (December 9). The match will be televised on ESPNU.

  • senior guard Da'Monte Williams drives past an Iowa defender

    Illini Men's Basketball grabs road victory at Iowa

    Dec 7, 2021 8:00 am

    Illinois came out of Iowa City with a win to secure the first Big Ten road game of the season. The Illini's balanced offensive attack - four guys scored over 15 points - helped elevate them to their fifth straight victory. 

  • grad student Jacob Grandison featured on graphic advertising Illinois vs Iowa men's basketball

    Big Ten road opener tonight at Iowa

    Dec 6, 2021 10:00 am

    Illinois is coming off an 86-51 home win over Rutgers on Friday to start Big Ten play, its largest margin of victory in a conference game since 2005. The Illini also carry a four-game winning streak into the contest.

  • volleyball team in action on the court with Coach Tamas in the foreground

    Dance continues as Illini stun Kentucky for trip to Sweet 16

    Dec 6, 2021 8:00 am

    Illini Volleyball is Sweet 16 bound for the third time under head coach Chris Tamas as the Illini shocked defending national champion Kentucky in a 3-1 victory in the NCAA Tournament second round on Saturday (December 4).

  • Grad student, guard Austin Hutcherson featured on promotional graphic

    Illini open Big Ten play hosting Rutgers tonight

    Dec 3, 2021 9:30 am

    Illinois concludes a three-game home stand on Friday, facing Rutgers to open Big Ten play (6 p.m. CT, ESPN2). The Illini have a nine-game winning streak at State Farm Center and have won five straight Big Ten home games.

  • Sophomore guard Aaliyah Nye featured on graphic advertising tonight's ACC/Big Ten Challenge game

    Women's Basketball hosts Florida State in Big Ten/ACC Challenge tonight

    Dec 2, 2021 8:45 am

    The Illini are 3-1 at home this season with wins over NC Central, Miami (OH), and UC Riverside. The team's lone setback at home this year was a 71-62 decision vs. SIUE. 

  • Guard Trent Frazier drives with the ball in Monday night's game against Notre Dame

    Illini down Notre Dame in Big Ten/ACC Challenge

    Nov 30, 2021 9:00 am

    Kofi Cockburn dominated on Monday night, leading the Illini to a 82-72 victory over Notre Dame. Cockburn's 28 points, combined with another strong team outing from the three-point line, gave Illinois its third-straight win.

  • Illini center Kofi Cockburn

    Illini host Notre Dame in Big Ten/ACC Challenge

    Nov 29, 2021 9:00 am

    Two Midwest programs located 200 miles apart are playing for only the fourth time since 1973, but the 43rd time overall. Illinois leads the all-times series 27-15, but Notre Dame has won the last three games. 

  • three Illini celebrate a touchdown

    Illini take back the hat on Senior Day

    Nov 28, 2021 8:45 am

    Illini Football put up a dominant performance against Northwestern on Saturday evening, securing a 47-14 Senior Day victory. Illinois' win brings the Land of Lincoln Trophy back to Champaign after a six-year drought.

  • the Land of Lincoln Trophy

    Illini, Northwestern meet for Land of Lincoln Trophy

    Nov 24, 2021 9:15 am

    The Illinois football team hosts Northwestern on Saturday as part of rivalry week in the Big Ten. The teams kickoff at 2:30 p.m. CT on Big Ten Network with the Land of Lincoln Trophy on the line. 

  • Da'Monte Williams featured on graphic for the game against Kansas State on 11/23/2021

    Game Notes: Illini vs. Kansas State in Hall of Fame Classic

    Nov 23, 2021 4:15 pm

    No. 14 Illinois looks to end a two-game slide tonight, facing Kansas State in the Consolation Game of the Hall of Fame Classic at Kansas City's T-Mobile Center (6 p.m. CT, ESPNEWS)

  • Kofi Cockburn scored 18 in his return to active play

    Illini Fall to Bearcats in Hall of Fame Classic

    Nov 23, 2021 8:00 am

    The Fighting Illini dropped the first game of the Hall of Fame Classic on Monday night, falling 71-51 to Cincinnati. Illinois center Kofi Cockburn played for the first time this season and scored a team-high 18 points.

  • seniors pose at the net holding bouquets of flowers

    No. 24 Illini Volleyball sweeps Terrapins on Senior Day

    Nov 22, 2021 8:45 am

    Illinois next wraps up its regular season with a trip to the state of Michigan, traveling to Ann Arbor to face Michigan on Wednesday (Nov. 24), before heading to East Lansing for a Friday (Nov. 26) night match against Michigan State. 

  • Fighting Illini football travels to #18 Iowa

    Nov 19, 2021 8:30 am

    The Fighting Illini and #18 Iowa kickoff at 1:05 p.m. CT on FS1 at Kinnick Stadium.

  • Forward/center Geovana Lopes featured in a graphic promoting the U of I game against SIUE on Thursday night

    Women's Basketball welcomes SIUE to State Farm Center tonight

    Nov 18, 2021 9:15 am

    This is the third of a four-game home stand to open the season. It will be the fifth time the Fighting Illini have faced the Cougars. Illinois leads the overall series, 4-0.

  • Eva Rubin, flanked by two Women's Basketball student managers who also have Type 1 Diabetes

    Watch: Women's Basketball's Eva Rubin hosts roundtable for diabetes awareness

    Nov 17, 2021 9:00 am

    Rubin, a senior center for the women's basketball program, has been living with type 1 diabetes since she was 13. Now, she's a community health major who consistently advocates for individuals living with the disease.

  • Line of Marshall's teammates displays plaque in her honor at a home match

    Tracey Marshall honored by former team, Illini community

    Nov 16, 2021 8:15 am

    The Illini volleyball community lost one of its stars last spring when Tracey Marshall passed away unexpectedly. Marshall was an outside hitter under former head coach Don Hardin and played at Illinois from 1996-1999.

  • Freshman guard RJ Melendez featured on graphic advertising tonight's road game

    Game notes for Illini Men's Basketball at Marquette tonight

    Nov 15, 2021 8:45 am

    No. 11 Illinois plays its first road game of the season on Monday night, facing 2-0 Marquette in the annual Gavitt Tipoff Games (6 p.m. CT, FS1).

  • 6-10 sophomore Coleman Hawkins drives with the ball

    Hawkins notches double-double in dominant win over Arkansas State

    Nov 13, 2021 1:00 pm

    Coleman Hawkins took over State Farm Center Friday night in his second straight start, notching his first career double-double. Hawkins finished with 17 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and four blocks.

  • Jacob Grandison shoots a layup in an earlier game

    Illini Men's Basketball at home against Arkansas State tonight

    Nov 12, 2021 9:15 am

    No. 11 Illinois is back in action Friday night, hosting Arkansas State (8 p.m. CT, B1G+). The Illini carry a six-game winning streak at State Farm Center.

  • composite photo of recruits Jayden Epps and Sencire Harris wearing Illini uniforms

    Two four-star guards sign with Illinois Men's Basketball

    Nov 11, 2021 9:15 am

    Head coach Brad Underwood announced Wednesday the signing of four-star recruits Jayden Epps and Sencire Harris to national letters of intent on the first day of the early signing period.

  • Jacob Grandison drives from the three point line on his way to scoring twenty points in the season opening game against Jackson State

    Grandison leads Illini in season opener win over Jackson State

    Nov 10, 2021 11:00 am

    The No. 11 Fighting Illini were without three probable starters in their season opener on Tuesday night but still took care of business against Jackson State with a 71-47 victory.

  • graphic for season opening home games features Omar Payne

    Men's Basketball season opens tonight against Jackson State

    Nov 9, 2021 9:15 am

    Illinois is No. 11 in the AP poll and No. 10 in the Coaches poll, marking the second straight year the Illini appear in the preseason rankings, and it's the first time since 2009-10 and 2010-11 that Illinois is ranked in consecutive preseason polls.