blog posts Cross Country schedule and season preview Aug 14, 2019 10:15 am Cross Country starts the season by hosting the Illini Open at the UI Arboretum on Friday, August 30. The women's 5K is scheduled for 5 p.m., and the men's 8K will begin at 5:40 p.m. Cubit fills out football coaching staff with two additions Jan 4, 2016 9:00 am New defensive backs coach Paul Williams just finished his fifth season at Miami and coached safeties at Western Michigan under Cubit from 2005-06. Tim McGarigle joins the Illini staff as linebackers coach after spending the last four seasons at Western Michigan. Cunningham named Big Ten Goalkeeper of the Week Oct 17, 2018 8:45 am The recognition marks the first weekly honor for the Illini junior in her career, and the second for an Illini this season Curbelo named Big Ten Freshman of the Week Mar 2, 2021 10:00 am Andre Curbelo earns the award after helping lead the Illini to a road win at Wisconsin and a Senior Night victory over Nebraska at State Farm Center with his first double-double as an Illini. Da'Monte Williams returning for fifth season of Illini Basketball Apr 30, 2021 10:15 am Williams is the second Illini senior returning for an extra year of competition, joining Trent Frazier, who announced his decision April 17. Dana Howard inducted into College Football Hall of Fame Dec 5, 2018 8:45 am The Big Ten's all time leader in tackles became the 17th Fighting Illini to enter the College Football Hall of Fame Dana Howard selected for College Football Hall of Fame induction Jan 8, 2018 10:00 am Howard will join 16 previously selected Fighting Illini in the hall of fame. He won the Butkus Award in 1994 as the nation's top linebacker 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). Dang earns B1G Event Specialist, Freshman of the Week Feb 27, 2024 8:45 am Illinois men's gymnast Brandon Dang has earned Big Ten Event Specialist and Freshman of the Week honors for his efforts in the 2024 Winter Cup. Danielson reflects on first PGA tour event appearance Feb 22, 2016 11:00 am Fighting Illini senior Charlie Danielson returns to Champaign after an impressive performance at the PGA Tour's Northern Trust Open over the weekend. Davis’ grand slam sends Illini to 7-3 victory over NC State Feb 17, 2020 8:30 am Sophomore Danielle Davis knocked her second career grand slam in the fifth inning to lift the Illini softball team to a 7-3 victory over NC State in the final game of the Big Ten/ACC Challenge on Sunday Dee Brown changes roles, joins Illini Basketball staff May 18, 2016 10:15 am Brown becomes the program's first-ever Director of Player Development and Alumni Relations, following a year as Special Assistant to the Director of Athletics. Dee Brown: 'Happy to be home' Jul 21, 2015 2:00 pm One of the most successful and likeable Illinois athletes of all-time is back on campus this summer. Dee Brown's open letter to Illini Nation Feb 9, 2016 9:45 am Special Assistant to the Director of Athletics and @Illini Basketball great Dee Brown has a message for Fighting Illini fans. Defense dominates in 63-37 victory over Boilers Jan 6, 2020 8:30 am Alan Griffin scored 16 points and grabbed a career-high 12 rebounds for his first career double-double. The sophomore, continues to impress despite limited playing time off the bench for Illinois. Defense, Dre, lead the way in Illinois' seventh-straight win Jan 31, 2020 8:45 am Andres Feliz scored 17 points while Ayo Dosunmu and Kofi Cockburn added 13 each as No. 19 Illinois held on to beat Minnesota 59-51 on Thursday night. Defense, dynamic duo lead Illini over Northwestern Feb 17, 2021 8:45 am The Illini were led by double-digit performances from four different players, including Ayo Dosunmu's 13 points and five assists, and Kofi Cockburn's 17 points and 10 rebounds. Both Adam Miller and Georgi Bezhanishvili dropped 10 points. 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. Defense leads Illinois over Northwestern, 66-50 Feb 22, 2017 8:45 am Illinois coach John Groce could only say one thing after his team defeated Northwestern 66-50 on Tuesday night. "That was exhausting, another war." Defense, run game shine in road win at #20 Minnesota Nov 8, 2021 9:00 am The Fighting Illini football team pulled off another Big Ten upset on the road as a late-game interception by Kerby Joseph sealed a 14-6 win over Minnesota on Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium. Demirjian Park Grand opening: New home for U of I soccer, track and cross country Apr 8, 2021 10:00 am Demirjian Park allows Illinois to host Big Ten and NCAA championship competition in both soccer and track and field. It is expected to become a destination location for training and competition by elite and youth athletes. Deron Williams back on campus Sep 15, 2015 10:15 am Williams visited the Ubben Basketball Complex alongside his former teammate, Dee Brown, to take part in pick-up games with members of the current Illini squad. Deron Williams returns to campus Feb 1, 2018 8:45 am Former Fighting Illini great Deron Williams attended Tuesday's victory over Rutgers, and served as a celebrity judge for the student-athlete fundraiser, Jock Jams Devin Quinn: The fastest man in Big Ten history Jun 10, 2019 10:30 am Move over Jesse Owens, Willie Williams and Andrew Riley. Make room for a new guy in your exclusive neighborhood of all-time fastest runners in Big Ten history. DIA discontinues exploration of Division 1 men’s ice hockey May 3, 2022 8:45 am To date, we have been unable to generate the financial support necessary to greenlight the project — a concern that grew even more daunting through the pandemic, when we saw cost projections for the new facility increase by 30%. Dick Butkus recalls the 1964 Rose Bowl victory Aug 7, 2017 9:45 am Fighting Illini football legend and hall of famer Dick Butkus looks back on Illinois' 1964 Rose Bowl victory over UCLA. Dike Eddleman Athlete of the Year nominees Jun 22, 2021 9:15 am Illinois has announced its nominees for Dike Eddleman male and female Athlete of the Year. Here is a look at the top achievements from the most accomplished Fighting Illini athletes this year. Donate to Illini Football's Lift for Life fundraiser Jun 29, 2016 10:15 am The Illinois Chapter of Uplifting Athletes will hold its annual Lift For Life event on Friday, July 1, at 6:30 p.m. inside Memorial Stadium, to raise money to fight rare diseases. Donnelly selected to U.S. Collegiate National Volleyball team May 2, 2017 9:00 am Illini junior Brandi Donnelly is one of 36 players who will train and complete as part of the U.S. Collegiate National Team-Minneapolis program, USA Volleyball announced Monday. Don't miss a moment: Basketball season tickets now on sale Jun 28, 2019 11:00 am Fighting Illini Basketball season ticket renewals are underway, and new season tickets are on sale now to the general public as well. Dosunmu: CBS Sports Preseason First-Team All-American Oct 28, 2020 11:30 am '...Dosunmu opting to return to campus to give Illinois its best outlook in a decade-plus might be the best,' according to the CBS Sports article. 'The heady, athletic, fearless lead guard has Illini fans dreaming of a Final Four.' Dosunmu, Cockburn, Underwood rake in postseason honors Mar 11, 2020 10:15 am Ayo Dosunmu and Kofi Cockburn picked up more honors on Tuesday, after each collected Big Ten honors on Monday. And Coach Brad Underwood was named Big Ten Coach of the Year by HoopsHD.com. Dosunmu declares for NBA draft Apr 7, 2021 9:45 am Dosunmu accumulated the most impressive single-season list of accolades ever by an Illini player, highlighted by USA Today National Player of the Year, Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year, and consensus first-team All-American. Dosunmu drops 30 in Illini's road win over Penn State Dec 24, 2020 11:15 am The Fighting Illini defeated Penn State, 98-81, Wednesday night in State College behind 30 points from Ayo Dosunmu. Illinois was down 19-4 early until Kofi Cockburn took over - scoring 16 first-half points on a perfect 8-of-8 shooting. Dosunmu, Frazier pick up Big Ten honors Mar 12, 2019 8:30 am Freshman guard Ayo Dosunmunamed to the All-Freshman Team and honorable mention All-Big Ten honors. Sophomore guard Trent Frazier was an honorable mention All-Big Ten selection. Dosunmu gets invite to USA Basketball training camp May 7, 2018 4:45 pm Incoming Fighting Illini basketball player Ayo Dosunmu has been selected as one of 32 players for the 2018 USA Basketball Men's U18 National Team training camp. Dosunmu, Griffin lead Illini in road loss at Michigan State Jan 3, 2020 12:15 pm Ayo Dosunmu had 18 points and 8 rebounds and Alan Griffin had 17 points and 9 rebounds but the Fighting Illini fell at No. 14/16 Michigan State Thursday night at Breslin Center. Dosunmu, Howell named Dike Eddleman Athletes of the Year Jun 25, 2021 9:30 am Ayo Dosunmu captures the Eddleman Award for the second year in a row. Olivia Howell is the first athlete in school history to win both Eddleman and Illini Freshman of the Year awards in the same season. Dosunmu named Big Ten Co-Player of the Week Dec 28, 2020 7:15 pm Ayo Dosunmu was named Big Ten Co-Player of the Week on Monday. It is his second weekly conference honor of the season, and third of his career. He shares this week's award with Minnesota's Marcus Carr. Dosunmu named Naismith Trophy and Big Ten Player of the Week Feb 9, 2021 9:00 am The awards rolled in for Illinois junior point guard Ayo Dosunmuon Monday. He is the Jersey Mike's Naismith Trophy Player of the Week as well as Big Ten Player of the Week for the second week in a row and fourth time this season. Dosunmu named USA Today National Player of the Year Mar 18, 2021 10:30 am Ayo Dosunmu is the first Illini to earn a National Player of the Year award since Dee Brown was selected by Sporting News in 2005. Dosunmu becomes the fifth Illini ever to receive Player of the Year recognition. Dosunmu records triple double in dominant win over Wisconsin Feb 8, 2021 8:45 am Ayo Dosunmu notched a triple double and Kofi Cockburn added a double double in a dominant 75-60 win over No. 19 Wisconsin on Saturday afternoon at State Farm Center. Dosunmu scores 24, Illinois downs No. 9 Penn State Feb 19, 2020 8:45 am Ayo Dosunmu scored 24 points in the Illini's 62-56 road victory, ending a four game losing skid. Kofi Cockburn had14 as the Illini ended Penn State's eight-game winning streak. Dosunmu scores 25 in loss to Hoyas Nov 14, 2018 11:45 am Freshman Ayo Dosunmu had 25 points but it wasn't enough as Illinois fell to Georgetown, 88-80, Tuesday night at State Farm Center Dosunmu's dagger leads Illini to victory at Michigan Jan 27, 2020 8:45 am Ayo Dosunmu finished the game with a career-high 27 points on 11-of-18 shooting. Dosunmu selected 38th by Chicago Bulls in NBA Draft Jul 30, 2021 10:30 am Coach Underwood: 'The Bulls are getting a young man of the highest character with unparalleled work ethic, and above all else, a winner. We are thrilled for Ayo...and proud that he will be representing Fighting Illini Basketball at the highest level.' Dosunmu, Sukaree named Fighting Illini Freshmen of the Year Jun 20, 2019 10:30 am The Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics has announced its 2018-19 Freshmen of the Year: Basketball's Ayo Dosunmu and golf's Kornkamol Sukaree. Dosunmu, Williams lead Illinois over Ohio Nov 30, 2020 8:30 am The Fighting Illini defeated the Ohio Bobcats by a score of 77-75 behind an all-around performance from Ayo Dosunmu, Da'Monte Williams, and Kofi Cockburn's third straight double-double. Doug Hayes throws one-hitter against Penn State Mar 29, 2016 10:30 am Doug Hayes put up one of the best Illinois baseball pitching performances in recent years by throwing a one-hitter against Penn State Dumont de Chassart named B1G Golfer of the Week Apr 6, 2023 2:30 pm Fighting Illini fifth-year senior Adrien Dumont de Chassart has been named Big Ten Golfer of the Week after leading Illinois to a second-place finish last weekend at the Augusta Haskins Award Invitational in Augusta, Ga.