blog posts Illini fan events announced for Redbox Bowl Dec 23, 2019 8:45 am Illini fans traveling to the Bay Area for the Redbox Bowl on Dec. 30 can enjoy a number of activities prior to the game against Cal, including a pep rally, 'Bowl Bash at the Bay,' and a pregame party. Game notes for the 39th annual Braggin' Rights game Dec 20, 2019 9:45 am Following a one-week break in the game schedule for final exams, the Illini return to action Saturday for the annual border war game against Missouri. Remembering some of the great Braggin' Rights games Dec 19, 2019 8:45 am With the Illini heading to St. Louis this Saturday to face Missouri in the annual rivalry game (Noon CT, it seems like a good time to look back at some memorable games in the rivalry. Braggin' Rights Breakdown Dec 18, 2019 8:30 am The Fighting Illini head to St. Louis this Saturday to face Missouri in the annual Braggin' Rights rivalry game (Noon CT). Kennedi Myles named Big Ten Freshman of the Week Dec 17, 2019 8:45 am Myles broke Illinois' 43-year freshman record for rebounds in a game Sunday when she had 20 against Evansville. Her 20 rebounds is tied for the most by a Big Ten player this season. Women's Basketball: Illini close out Evansville, 59-44 Dec 16, 2019 8:30 am Petra Holešínská led Illinois with 25 points and set a career high with seven three-pointers made. The Illini (8-2) outscored the Purple Aces (2-7) 11-0 over the game's final five minutes to seal the victory. Upset in Champaign: Illini take down #5 Michigan, 71-62 Dec 12, 2019 8:45 am Kofi Cockburn had 19 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks in first Illini top-5 win since 2013. Illini hang on to defeat Merrimack Dec 11, 2019 8:30 am Illinois Women's Basketball defeated Merrimack 75-72 at State Farm Center on Tuesday. Freshman Kennedi Myles recorded her fourth career double-double with a career-high 23 points with 12 rebounds. Cockburn named Big Ten Freshman of the Week tor third time Dec 10, 2019 8:45 am Cockburn earns the award after averaging 16 points and 6 rebounds while shooting 80% from the field (12-15) and nearly 89% from the line (8-9) in a pair of games last week. Redbox Bowl invite sends Fighting Illini to Bay Area Dec 9, 2019 11:15 am Illinois will face California at 3 p.m. CT on Dec. 30 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. Illini Volleyball prepped for NCAA tournament opener tonight Dec 6, 2019 10:30 am The Illini (16-13, 11-9 conference) will face the Brigham Young Utes (22-9, 14-6 PAC-12) at 5 p.m. CT in the first match on Friday (December 6) in the Smith Fieldhouse, Provo, Utah. Four Illini earn volleyball All Big Ten honors Dec 5, 2019 8:45 am Jacqueline Quade repeated as a First-Team selection, Ashlyn Fleming repeated as a Second-Team selection, Diana Brown was named to the All-Freshman Team, and Beth Prince was named a Sportsmanship Award recipient. Hayes named Big Ten Punter of the Year Dec 4, 2019 8:45 am Illinois junior punter Blake Hayes was named the Big Ten's Eddleman-Fields Punter of the Year, the conference announced Tuesday. In addition, Hayes was voted All-Big Ten first team by coaches and media. Comeback falls short against Hurricanes Dec 3, 2019 8:30 am Freshman Kofi Cockburn scored 23 points and the Fighting Illini nearly erased a 27-point deficit before falling to Miami, 81-79, Monday night in the B1G/ACC Challenge. Illini Volleyball earns bid to 2019 NCAA Championship Dec 2, 2019 8:00 am The Illini will be making their 26th appearance in program history and the third-straight under head coach Chris Tamas. They will travel to Provo to face Utah in the first round of the tournament. Former Sports Illustrated writer Lars Anderson on Red Grange Nov 27, 2019 10:15 am At Illinois' Sapora Symposium, former Sports Illustrated writer Lars Anderson discusses his book about Red Grange, the Illini football star who helped validate college football and the NFL. Offense stays hot in 117-65 win over Lindenwood Nov 27, 2019 8:45 am Ayo Dosunmu scored 24 points, and five other Illini scored in double-digits as the Illini Men's Basketball team rolled over Division-II Lindenwood 117-65 Tuesday. Cockburn sweeps Big Ten weekly honors Nov 26, 2019 8:15 am Kofi Cockburn averaged 17.7 points & 14.7 rebounds in 3 wins to earn Big Ten Player AND Freshman of the Week honors. 2020 Fighting Illini football season opener vs. ISU Nov 25, 2019 2:30 pm The Big Ten Conference announced Monday that it has moved Illinois' 2020 football season opener against Illinois State to Friday night, Sept. 4. No. 25 Illini Volleyball hits the road for B1G trip Nov 22, 2019 9:45 am The two-match swing starts with a Friday (11/22) night meeting with Maryland at 7 p.m. CT in College Park, then travels to Columbus to take on Ohio State on Sunday (11/24) at noon CT. Cockburn dominant again as Illini cruise against The Citadel Nov 21, 2019 9:45 am Kofi Cockburn scored 18 points and grabbed 17 rebounds to lead Illinois past The Citadel 85-57 on Wednesday night. It was the fourth double-double for the 7-foot freshman. Joey Gunther named Big Ten Wrestler of the Week Nov 20, 2019 10:00 am Redshirt senior Joey Gunther earned the honor with his come-from-behind victory at 174-pounds that helped lead Illinois to a, 19-14, upset over No. 13 Missouri last Thursday, O'Brien named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week Nov 19, 2019 8:15 am Morgan O'Brien was named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week after leading the No. 25 Illinois volleyball team in two matches over the weekend. Illini Men's Basketball back home vs Hawaii tonight Nov 18, 2019 8:45 am After a week off, Illinois begins a five-game homestand tonight, hosting Hawaii (7 p.m.). Illini Wrestling takes down Missouri in thriller, 19-14 Nov 15, 2019 9:15 am The match came down to the heavyweight bout, and Illini freshman Luke Luffman delivered with a come-from-behind victory over Rodrigo Diaz to send the Illini to 2-1 on the season. Women's Basketball: Illini top Austin Peay, 76-62 Nov 14, 2019 8:30 am Redshirt junior Petra Holešínská and freshman Jada Peebles led Illinois on Wednesday night, in a 76-62 victory over the Austin Peay Governors. Board to consider extending AD Josh Whitman's contract through 2023-24 Nov 13, 2019 2:30 pm 'Under Josh’s leadership we have seen our athletic programs move steadily forward and upward,' said Chancellor Robert J. Jones. 'We want to ensure that this momentum continues for years to come.' Cockburn named Big Ten Freshman of the Week Nov 12, 2019 10:00 am Illinois' Kofi Cockburn had an impressive debut with the Fighting Illini, averaging a double-double on the week while helping lead the team to a 2-1 record. Lovie: 'We're going bowling!' Nov 11, 2019 8:45 am Illinois' improbable come-from-behind 37-34 victory at Spartan Stadium against Michigan State gave Coach Lovie Smith's club its sixth win of the season, assuring itself of bowl eligibility for the first time in five years. Harding named Nagurski National Player of the Week Nov 7, 2019 8:30 am Linebacker Dele Harding was named the Bronko Nagurski Trophy National Defensive Player of the Week on Tuesday by the Football Writers Association of America. He was also the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week. Illini Women run past Chicago State in season opener Nov 6, 2019 8:45 am In the 96-66 victory, redshirt junior Petra Holešínská led all scorers with a career-high 29 points, and freshman Kennedi Myles closed the contest with 17 points, 15 rebounds in her career debut. Illini open 115th season of Men's Basketball tonight Nov 5, 2019 8:15 am Illinois opens its 115th season of men's basketball on tonight at State Farm Center, hosting Nicholls State. The Fighting Illini have posted an all-time record of 100-14 in season openers. Defense keys second-half surge as Illini bury Rutgers Nov 4, 2019 8:30 am The Illini forced three turnovers and scored two defensive touchdowns to turn a tight contest into their third straight win. No. 19 Illinois volleyball welcomes Michigan and Michigan State this weekend Nov 1, 2019 12:30 pm The No. 19 Illinois volleyball team continues its homestand this weekend as Illinois hosts Michigan on Friday before taking on Michigan State on Saturday. Illini Swimmer Molly Hein uses ROTC to boost leadership Oct 30, 2019 8:00 am Think you have a demanding schedule? Try classwork, tutoring for a highly technical Engineering major, along the student-athlete's practices, travel, and competition. Now add in ROTC... Illini Football hosts Military Appreciation Day, Nov. 2 Oct 29, 2019 9:30 am Illinois will honor current, veteran military servicemen and women during the Rutgers game, Nov. 2. Military-themed events are planned, inlcuding a special tribute to Illini women in the military Maday scores twice in Illini Soccer win over Minnesota Oct 28, 2019 8:30 am Fighting Illini Soccer closed the 2019 regular season slate on Sunday, earning a 4-1 victory over the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Illinois vs. Purdue: The battle for the cannon Oct 24, 2019 3:15 pm Fighting Illini Football travels to Purdue Saturday with a rivalry trophy on the line. The game is at 11 am CT nad will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network. Men's Basketball: Meet the newcomers Oct 23, 2019 10:00 am Head coach Brad Underwood, entering his third season at Illinois, welcomes five newcomers to the 2019-20 squad - three freshmen and two transfers. Lovie Smith named Dodd Trophy Coach of the Week Oct 22, 2019 11:45 am The award honors a football coach who led his team to a significant victory during the previous week, while also embodying the award's three pillars of scholarship, leadership and integrity. Illini Exposure: A 'signature win' Oct 21, 2019 8:45 am It was a happy Homecoming, as James McCourt kicked a 39-yard field goal as time expired. The Illini pulled off the biggest upset of the college football season, knocking off No. 6 Wisconsin 24-23. Watch the Illinois Homecoming welcome narrated by Dick Butkus Oct 18, 2019 11:00 am See the stirring video featuring Dick Butkus on the Homecoming tradition at Illinois. BTN Tailgate: Live from Grange Grove Saturday Oct 16, 2019 11:30 am The live broadcast originates from Grange Grove this Saturday prior to Illinois' 109th Homecoming game, and one of the hosts is former Illini Howard Griffith. Fighting Illini Football heading to Ireland in 2021 Oct 15, 2019 8:00 am The Illini will travel to Ireland for a Week Zero game (August 21, 2021) against Nebraska as part of the Aer Lingus College Football Series in Dublin. Breslin's goal lifts Illini Soccer over Michigan State, 2-1 Oct 14, 2019 8:45 am A penalty kick from Illini junior Hope Breslin lifted the Orange and Blue over the Michigan State Spartans, 2-1, in double overtime on Sunday afternoon at Demirjian Park. Football Game Week: Illinois vs Michigan Oct 9, 2019 1:45 pm The Fighting Illini will host the Michigan Wolverines for first time since 2011 on Saturday at 11 a.m. Volleyball suffers midweek setback to Minnesota Oct 9, 2019 3:15 pm The No. 17 Illinois volleyball team had its three-match conference win streak snapped on Wednesday night as No. 6 Minnesota defeated the Illini in four sets in Huff Hall. Fighting Illini Women's Golf finishes third at Medinah Oct 8, 2019 4:30 pm The No. 19 Illinois Women's Golf team finished the Illini Women's Invitational at Medinah in third place after carding a three-round score of 860. Illini Volleyball runs past Boilermakers in road win Oct 7, 2019 9:30 am The Illinois volleyball team earned its third-straight Big Ten Conference win and second-straight road victory as the Illini defeated Purdue, 3-1 to sweep their Indiana road swing. 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.