blog posts ReliaQuest Bowl Central Dec 22, 2022 9:30 am From ticket information to all of the planned fan events, this is your source for all information related to the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa. Remainder of 2020 Big Ten men's basketball tournament canceled Mar 12, 2020 12:00 pm Indianapolis Star (March 12) The SEC, Big 12, Pac 12, Mid-American, American Athletic Conference and Atlantic 10 also canceled conference tournaments on Thursday. The Ivy League canceled its tournament on Tuesday. 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. Ribeiro promoted to associate head coach for men’s gymnastics Jul 29, 2015 11:45 am In Daniel Ribeiro's four years as an assistant coach, the program has seen five national champions, eight Big Ten champions, two Big Ten Gymnasts of the Year, two Big Ten Freshmen of the Year and a Nissen-Emery award winner. Road test at Michigan tonight for Illini Women's Basketball Feb 2, 2023 9:30 am It's a 5:30 CT start for the Illini tonight on the road in Michigan. Both teams have identical records going into the contest, 17-5 overall and 7-4 in the Big Ten conference. Road tests at UIC and Notre Dame Tournament await Illini Volleyball Sep 5, 2023 8:00 am Illinois volleyball prepares for matches against UIC, Notre Dame and Oklahoma this week. The Fighting Illini face the Flames at Credit Union 1 Arena tonight at 5 p.m. Round one, done. Illinois takes care of Drexel Mar 19, 2021 3:30 pm The Illini were led by junior Ayo Dosunmu’s 17 points 11 rebounds and six assists as well as sophomore Kofi Cockburn’s 18 points and five rebounds on 8-of-11 shooting. Round one of Big Ten Tournament vs Northwestern tonight Mar 13, 2019 12:30 pm Illini Men's Basketball opens play against Wildcats Wednesday night at the United Center (8 pm CT, BTN) Rummell collects Big Ten Softball Co-Freshman of the Week honor Feb 18, 2020 8:30 am Delaney Rummell posted a .400 batting average with four hits, four runs and four RBI to lead the Illini at the plate, including three home runs, over the ACC/Big Ten Challenge weekend. Rummell earns NFCA and B1G Player of the Week honors Apr 21, 2021 12:30 pm Illini Softball third baseman Delaney Rummell hit .750 (9-for-12) with 10 RBI, helping the Illini to three Big Ten wins over Purdue last weekend. She recorded three multi-hit and multi-RBI games, with four extra-base hits, and slugged 1.250. Ruth emerges as first Illini Big Ten champion since 2018 Mar 11, 2024 8:15 am '(Edmond) Ruth is really starting to cement himself as a national title threat. Him becoming the first Big Ten champion for us since (now-assistant coach for the Illini) Isaiah Martinez is truly incredible,' said head coach Mike Poeta. Rylee Hinton earns B1G Defensive Player of the Week honors Jan 26, 2021 8:45 am After a dominating performance at the net during the opening weekend of the spring season, sophomore Rylee Hinton was named Big Ten Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week, the conference announced on Monday. San Antonio Spurs sign former Illini Brandon Paul Jul 17, 2017 12:45 pm Former Illini will get another NBA shot after impressive overseas & summer league play Saturday: Illini Football returns home to host Virginia Cavaliers Sep 9, 2022 11:00 am Looking to build some momentum heading into the first of two bye weeks, Illinois will need a strong all-around effort to take down Virginia, which enters the contest off a win in its season opener. Saturday Volleyball vs Purdue match time changed Oct 18, 2018 11:45 am Senior day match on Saturday, November 24 against Purdue has been moved to 5 p.m. in Huff Hall Schroeder named Big Ten Baseball Player of the Week Apr 16, 2024 8:45 am What a week for redshirt senior catcher Jacob Schroeder! He went 8-for-15 (.533) with eight runs scored, four home runs, 11 RBI and two walks over four games, posting a .632 on-base percentage while slugging an incredible 1.333. Season opens Friday for Fighting Illini Baseball Feb 16, 2017 11:45 am Illinois baseball opens its season Feb. 17-19 in Beaumont, Texas, against Milwaukee and Lamar. The Illini will play each opponent twice during the Lamar Cardinal Classic over the weekend. Seattle Mariners take Jason Goldstein in 9th round of MLB draft Jun 13, 2016 10:30 am Goldstein is Illinois' fifth top-10 round pick in the last two years, joining Tyler Jay (1), Cody Sedlock (1), Kevin Duchene (5) and David Kerian (9). It is the Illini's most top-10 round picks in a two-year span in program history. Second baseman Michael Massey named a finalists for Gold Glove Award Jun 20, 2018 8:45 am Massey made only one error while starting all 53 games at second base. He finished the year with 166 assists and a .996 fielding percentage Second-half comeback pushes Illini past Northwestern Jan 8, 2021 8:00 am The story of the game was the Illini outscoring Northwestern 53-13 in the second half, with their offense coming alive and their defense stifling the Wildcats. Kofi Cockurn recorded his third consecutive double-double. Sedlock named First Team All-American by Baseball America Jun 8, 2016 9:30 am the Big Ten Pitcher of the Year, becomes the 14th All-America first team selection in Illinois program history. Sedlock named Illinois' first ever National Pitcher of the Week Apr 27, 2016 9:45 am Cody Sedlock was named the National Pitcher of the Week by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers of America, becoming the first pitcher in Illinois history to earn a national pitcher of the week award. See current, former Illini golfers in the US Open Jun 16, 2015 11:45 am Fighting Illini Men's Golf will be represented well at this weekend's U.S. Open. Two former Illini, D.A. Points and recent graduate, Brian Campbell will join current Illini, Nick Hardy, in the Championship See Lovie Smith's Illini at an open football practice tomorrow Apr 15, 2016 11:30 am The Fighting Illini will hold an open practice at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, April 16, at 1 p.m. Admission and parking are free. See men's basketball coach Underwood's B1G Media Day comments Oct 12, 2022 8:45 am U of I head coach Brad Underwood comments on the aproaching season, the young players who'll try to fill big shoes at the guard positions, and more. See photos from Illini Basketball Reunion Weekend Sep 13, 2016 9:00 am More than 100 former Fighting Illini basketball student-athletes, coaches and staff members were back on campus last weekend for the annual Varsity "I" reunion festivies. See photos from the Illini Football victory over Nebraska Oct 5, 2015 10:00 am The Illini scored a late touchdown to tie the game at 13-13, against Nebraska on Saturday night. Illinois won the game with the extra point attempt. See the dedication of Lou Henson Court at State Farm Center Dec 4, 2015 11:30 am The court at the newly-renovated State Farm Center was officially dedicated Wednesday when Illini Men's Basketball hosted Notre Dame See the Football Performance Center 'fly through' video Dec 15, 2017 8:45 am Breaking groung in January, 2018,the new facility will be constructed next to the Irwin Indoor Practice Facility and adjacent to Memorial Stadium Sell out crowd sees Illini knock off Nebraska, 72-66 Feb 19, 2018 8:30 am Behind a career-high 28 point performance from Leron Black, Illinois Men's Basketball knocked off Nebraska, 72-66 on Sunday Send-offs, watch parties and celebrations set for Illini Volleyball Dec 11, 2018 11:15 am Whether you remain in C-U or head up to Minneapolis for the Final Four game, there are opportunities for you to share the excitement with your fellow Illini and support the team Senior Golfer Stephanie Miller wins the Illinois Women's Open Jul 21, 2016 10:30 am Miller finished 9-under par with a final reading of 207. A total of eight current and former Illini team members competed at the event, with six finishing in the top 15 at the Mistwood Golf Club. Senior Night at State Farm Center: #5 Illini vs. Nebraska Feb 25, 2021 8:00 am It will be Senior Night in Champaign, with Trent Frazier, Da'Monte Williams and Zach Griffith set for their final game at State Farm Center. Tonight's game is Illinois' only home appearance over its final six Big Ten games. Senior Night for Illini Men's Basketball Thursday vs. Michigan Mar 2, 2023 9:00 am Illinois will recognize five members of its program at State Farm Center on Thursday night – three managers and two players (Matthew Mayer and Terrence Shannon Jr.) – in a pre-game ceremony that begins at 5:39 p.m. Senior Night for Men's Basketball is sold out. Wear orange Mar 1, 2017 8:15 am Come early, be loud, and wear ORANGE to thank the six seniors for their tremendous dedication to the program. Ten students will get a chance to win $10,000 by making a half-court shot. Senior Night Special: Illini Down Spartans, 73-70 Mar 2, 2017 11:15 am Malcolm Hill scored 22 points to lead Illinois to a 73-70 win over Michigan State on Wednesday night. The Fighting Illini have now won four straight games. Senior Sendoff for four Illini this Sunday Mar 6, 2020 4:00 pm The No. 23 Fighting Illini host No. 18 Iowa Sunday night at State Farm Center in what will be the final home game for four Illini seniors: Andres Feliz, Kipper Nichols, Samson Oladimeji and Tyler Underwood. Seven straight wins for Illini Women's Tennis Apr 11, 2016 10:45 am For the second-consecutive season, the women's tennis team has strung together a seven-match winning streak, thanks to a 5-2 win over unranked Purdue on Sunday, April 10 Seventh inning rally advances Illini Softball in Big Ten tournament May 13, 2016 10:15 am Down 2-0 heading into the bottom of the seventh inning against Michigan State, the Illinois softball team scored three runs in a walk-off 3-2 win in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament SFC Court to honor Illini's winningest basketball coach Aug 25, 2015 10:15 am The basketball court at State Farm Center will be called "Lou Henson Court." Shannon Jr. to join Honored Jerseys Program Jun 24, 2024 9:45 am Terrence Shannon Jr. will have his jersey raised to the State Farm Center rafters as part of the Illinois Basketball Honored Jerseys program. Shannon named Big Ten Player of the Week Feb 19, 2024 3:15 pm Shannon earns the award after averaging 29.0 points on 54.8% shooting from the field, 40% from 3-point range, and 85.7% from the free throw line while leading the Illini to a home victory over Michigan and road win at Maryland. Shauna Green named Fighting Illini Women’s Basketball coach Mar 21, 2022 8:30 am Green comes to Illinois following six successful seasons as the head coach at the University of Dayton, where her teams captured five Atlantic 10 regular season championships and qualified each year of her tenure for postseason play. Signing Day: Illinois Basketball lands Te'Jon Lucas Nov 11, 2015 1:00 pm Illinois basketball head coach John Groce announced Wednesday (Nov. 11) the addition of Te'Jon Lucas to the Fighting Illini. Simpson shatters weight throw school record in Illini debut Jan 8, 2024 8:15 am The men's and women's track and field squads completed their first meet of the season on Saturday. 509 fans saw graduate student Amber Simpson shatter the weight throw program record with a 20.31m heave. Six Illini earn All-Big Ten, Hartleb named Coach of the Year May 22, 2024 9:00 am Coach Dan Hartleb earns his second Coach of the Year award and his first since 2015. He matches his mentor, Itch Jones, for the most in program history. Six Illini Football game times set May 28, 2021 9:45 am The start times and television partners for six Illinois football games have been announced, including a noon CT kickoff for the home opener against Nebraska on the first day of the college football season, August 28. Six Illini score in double-digits against Tennessee State Nov 25, 2015 1:00 pm Illinois improved to 4-0 on the season with the 98-43, and the 55-point margine is the fourth largest in Illinois Women's Basketball history. Six Illini victories key 23-12 win over Rutgers Feb 5, 2018 8:45 am The Fighting Illini wrestling team won five of the first six bouts of the day on Sunday and held on to defeat No. 19 Rutgers, 23-12, at Huff Hall Sixth ranked Illini Volleyball plays in the Sun Devil Invitational this weekend Sep 18, 2015 10:30 am Sixth-ranked Illinois heads into the final weekend of non-conference play to take on three teams at the Sun Devil Invitational. Illinois will play Texas Southern, UNLV and No. 10 Arizona State.