blog posts Homecoming football preview Oct 14, 2022 2:45 pm Both Illinois and Minnesota come into Saturday's game with just one loss this season, and a win for either team would provide a big boost in the fight for a Big Ten West title. Home again: Men's Gymnastics set to host national championships Apr 19, 2019 11:45 am The University of Illinois will host the NCAA Men's National Collegiate Gymnastics Championships in the State Farm Center this weekend with the No. 4 Illini set to compete in the Session II qualifier on Friday. Holešínská’s hot shooting sends Illini to victory in State College Feb 10, 2020 8:15 am Behind a game-high 28 points from redshirt-junior Petra Holešínská, the Illinois women's basketball team toughed out a 70-66 win over Penn State in Bryce Jordan Center on Sunday. 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. Historic season for Illini Softball ends in NCAA regional May 23, 2016 9:45 am Illini defeat Butler, 2-1, before falling to No. 9 seed Kentucky, 3-2 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. 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. Hill and Nunn: The dynamic duo of Illini men's basketball Jan 14, 2016 10:45 am The Illinois junior duo of Kendrick Nunn and Malcolm Hill rank first and third in the Big Ten in scoring as of Jan. 13 Highlights: Illini win in NIT opener Mar 16, 2017 10:00 am Malcolm Hill scored 25 points, Leron Black had a double-double and Jamall Walker picked up a win in his debut as the interim coach for Illinois, an 82-57 romp over Valparaiso. Highlights from Illini Soccer's 2-1 win over #11 Rutgers Sep 25, 2015 10:45 am Illini Soccer topped previously undefeated Rutgers on Thursday night. 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 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. Heuser & Duong upset No. 1 doubles team to open ITA National Fall Championships Nov 3, 2022 8:00 am Illini Tennis stars Kate Duong and Megan Heuser upset the ITA's No. 1-ranked team to open play at the ITA National Fall Championships. With the 6-0, 6-2 win, the Illini tandem advance to the Round of 16 on Thursday evening at 6 p.m. CT. 'Here to Stay.' Hawkins returning to Illinois for senior season Jun 1, 2023 8:00 am Hawkins will provide great continuity for the 2023-24 Illini lineup after starting all 33 games last season and leading the team in minutes played (32.5 mpg). Herendeen, Ndudi named Illinois Freshman of the Year Jun 17, 2024 11:15 am The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics has announced its 2023-24 Freshman of the Year honorees. Max Herendeen (golf) and Elizabeth Ndudi (track & field) were voted the top male and female Illini competing in their first season. 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 Henry Dale and Betty Smith recognized with $20 million gift Aug 30, 2018 9:15 am $15 million will fund new football performance center; $3m will create scholarships for former student-athletes to complete their degrees; and $2m will go toward the Carle Illinois College of Medicine Head Golf coach MIke Small named Traditions of Golf Honoree May 26, 2016 11:30 am Head Coach Mike Small will be honored by GlenArbor Golf Club. Head Football Coach Bret Bielema arrives in Champaign Dec 21, 2020 10:15 am Illinois head coach Bret Bielema, his wife Jen, and daughters Briella and Brexli arrived in Champaign on Sunday. Bielema was hired on Saturday and began his duties as head coach immediately. Hayes throws shut out, earns Big Ten Pitcher of the Week honors May 3, 2016 11:15 am Hayes blanked No. 19 Minnesota, the Big Ten's best hitting team, while scattering eight hits and striking out six in the second game of a doubleheader Friday. 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. 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. Have you been following Illini Football at Camp Rantoul? Aug 20, 2015 1:00 pm The Orange and Blue have only two practices left at Camp Rantoul before returning to campus for classes and game preparation. The Illini will practice at 10:45 a.m. in Rantoul Friday. As always, it's open to the public and free to attend. Hat trick, brace lead Illini Soccer over Redbirds Aug 23, 2021 9:30 am Hope Breslin recorded the first Illini hat trick since 2015 when Janelle Flaws scored three goals vs. Saint Louis. Makena Silber finished with a brace for the second time in her Illini career. Hartleb named to USA Baseball Development Program staff Jul 1, 2016 10:45 am USA Baseball announced the coaching staff and evaluators for the 2016 17U National Team Development Program, including Illinois head coach Dan Hartleb. Hartleb named D1 Baseball’s Big Ten Coach of the Decade Jan 8, 2020 8:45 am Hartleb led Illinois to Big Ten titles (2011, 2015), and to four regionals during the decade - more than any other coach in the conference. Thirty of his players were MLB Draft picks during that time. Hardy Nickerson named defensive coordinator for Illini Football Mar 15, 2016 9:15 am Former NFL great coached with Lovie Smith in Chicago and Tampa Bay 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. Happy New Year! Bielema, Illini begin fall training camp Aug 3, 2021 9:30 am Day one of training camp is like New Year's Day for Illinois head coach Bret Bielema. It marks the official start of a new season and Bielema's first at the helm in Champaign. Hansen named to Bednarik watch list Jul 20, 2021 11:15 am This is the fourth career watch list for Illinois linebacker Jake Hansen, who was named to the Bednarik, Butkus and Nagurksi watch lists last season and a Butkus Award semifinalist in 2019. Gymnastics team selected for NCAA Tuscola Regional Mar 27, 2018 10:45 am The Fighting Illini women's gymnastics team will travel to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on Saturday, April 7 for the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional. Gymnastics: Baker and Diab sweep Big Ten weekly honors Jan 12, 2016 10:00 am Following Illinois Men's Gymnastics record-setting season opener this weekend, the Big Ten Conference office has announced that Bobby Baker and Alex Diab swept the weekly gymnastics honors. Guide to football gameday traffic - amid campus construction Sep 20, 2017 8:45 am To insure that your game day experience is an enjoyable one, we have created this informational guide designed to provide you with Illinois Football game day information. Gritty play wins Men's Tennis the Big Ten Championship May 4, 2021 9:00 am The Fighting Illini are the 2021 Big Ten Tournament Champions. They held off Ohio State, winning the match 4-3 on Sunday afternoon. The match came down to court four, where senior Zeke Clark defeated Kyle Seelig in a third set tiebreaker. Griffin's career night propels Illini past Northwestern, 74-66 Feb 28, 2020 9:45 am Alan Griffin set career highs with 24 points and six 3-pointers, Ayo Dosunmu scored 21 and Illinois beat struggling Northwestern 74-66 on Thursday night. Green: WBCA Coach of the Year Finalist; Cook: Honorable Mention All-America Mar 31, 2023 8:45 am The WBCA announced that Shauna Green – the architect of one of the biggest one-year turnarounds this season – was a finalist for the National Coach of the Year honor while Makira Cook collected All-America honorable mention status. 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 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 '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 Grange jersey makes trip to CFP title game Jan 15, 2020 9:00 am After a full day of travel, the jersey was hand delivered to the ESPN crew at the Superdome on Monday, Jan. 13 for the momentous occasion. Grange Grove: The place to be on Illinois Football gameday Aug 24, 2017 4:45 pm Grange Grove is a high-energy tailgating area directly west of Memorial Stadium. Check it out, beginning with the 2017 season opener on September 2 against Ball State Grange Grove entertainment lineup set for football season Aug 17, 2022 10:45 am Illinois' premier pregame tailgating location will once again be open with a full slate of entertainment planned for the season. Grange Grove concert series for 2016 announced Aug 10, 2016 12:00 pm Fighting Illini Athletics is excited to announce the pregame concert series – including Jerrod Niemann and Parmalee – that will take place in Grange Grove, free of charge, before football games during the 2016 season. Grand slams send Illini to doubleheader sweep of UIC Flames Mar 22, 2017 8:45 am The Illini (18-8), who have won four-straight and six of their last seven games, had a grand slam in each game. Grandison named to Finnish National basketball team Jun 16, 2021 9:15 am 'My commitment to be the best I can be will continue with training in Helsinki and culminating with competition in Japan. I'm excited to get a taste of international basketball while still in college, and then apply those lessons next season to help our team...' 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. Gowens selected as a Collegiate Baseball National Player of the Week Apr 27, 2021 10:15 am Gowens (7.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 4 BB, 6 SO) started Sunday's 1-0 combined no-hitter victory over Purdue. This is Gowens' first season pitching collegiate baseball after missing the last two seasons due to Tommy John surgery. Golf Channel: Coaching, talent and facilities lead to Illinois success Feb 18, 2015 3:00 pm Coach Mike Small and his Fighting Illini are showing you can win at golf up north. Going to the game? Get your Illini Light Feb 3, 2017 9:00 am Illini Lights is a free app that lets fans create an illuminating light show inside State Farm Center during the introductions of the Illinois men's basketball starting lineup. Going all in: What it takes to get to the national championships May 21, 2019 9:15 am Seventy years after hosting the first national wheelchair basketball tournament for collegiate teams, Illinois once again played host in 2019 at the State Farm Center.