blog posts Game day with Lovie Sep 7, 2016 6:15 am And on the next challenge: "We're really excited about playing North Carolina this week; they're a storied program." Game Notes: #5 Illini vs #2 Baylor tonight Dec 2, 2020 9:45 am After opening the season with three straight wins, Illinois heads to Indianapolis for a showdown with Baylor on Wednesday night in the Jimmy V Classic (9 p.m. CT, ESPN). 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). Game notes for Illinois at Michigan State tonight Jan 2, 2020 11:30 am Illinois opens 2020 on the road, resuming Big Ten play Thursday at No. 14 Michigan State. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT. Game notes for Saturday's football game against Western Illinois Sep 8, 2015 11:45 am Fighting Illini host the WIU Leathernecks Saturday, Sept. 12, at 11 am. Fans asked to wear white. 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. 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) 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.). 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). Game Preview: Illini Men's Basketball at Indiana Saturday Feb 4, 2022 4:30 pm Illinois plays four of its next five games on the road, beginning Saturday at Indiana. And, Illinois' next four road opponents are a combined 43-5 on their home courts. The Illini, meanwhile, have won seven of their last eight B1G road games. Game time moved up to 3 p.m. for Softball today Apr 21, 2016 8:00 am The game time for Illinois softball's midweek contest against Eastern Illinois on Wednesday (April 20) at Eichelberger Field has been pushed up to 3 p.m. CT due to rain forecasted in the area. Game week: Illini Football at Minnesota Oct 17, 2017 10:45 am The Fighting Illini (2-4, 0-3) hit the road for a Big Ten West matchup against the Minnesota Golden Gophers (3-3, 0-3) Saturday George carries Illini Soccer over Michigan State, 3-1 Oct 10, 2016 12:45 pm Fighting Illini Soccer earned its second win of the weekend on Sunday, with sophomore Patricia George netting two goals in the first half George Huff, the Father of Illini Athletics Jun 12, 2017 9:45 am Huff, a member of Illinois’ first varsity football team in 1890, became coach and athletics director during the first 46 years of the Athletic Association Geronimo Allison added to watch list for 2015 Biletnikoff Award Sep 29, 2015 11:30 am The Biletnikoff Award is given annually to the nation's top receiver. Allison is currently third in the Big Ten in total receiving yards (362). Get tickets for the NCAA Baseball Regionals at Illinois Field May 27, 2015 9:30 am The sixth-seeded Fighting Illini host Ohio, Notre Dame and Wright State at Illinois Field for 2015 NCAA Regionals May 29-June 1. All-Session and single-game tickets are on sale now. Get tickets to Men’s Gymnastics National Championships at State Farm Center Jan 16, 2019 6:00 pm Tickets for the 2019 Men's National Collegiate Gymnastics Championships, which will be held April 19-20 at the State Farm Center Get to know freshman golfer Kornkamol "Stang" Sukaree Nov 21, 2018 12:45 pm A Thailand native, Kornkamol "Stang" Sukaree, attended Anaheim Discovery Christian Academy in Anaheim, Calif., where she tied for fourth individually at the 2017 California Interscholastic Federation State Girls Championship. Gia Lewis-Smallwood wins fourth U.S. discus title Jun 23, 2017 9:30 am The former Illini won her fourth U.S. Track and Field discus title in five years. The Champaign native marked 205'6" (62.65m) to win the event on Thursday in Sacramento, CA Giorgi scores 26 in Illini's first round win in B1G Tournament Mar 14, 2019 8:15 am Bezhanishvili scored 26, Trent Frazier added 21, and Illinois rallied for a 74-69 overtime victory against Northwestern on Wednesday night. Next, the Illini face Iowa tonight (approx. 8:30 pm CT). Giving Tuesday: Support student-athletes and get an ugly sweater ornament Nov 27, 2018 11:00 am All around the country, people are taking part in #GivingTuesday, a day for people to celebrate the power of generosity by showing support for the organizations they care about. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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...' 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. 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. 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: 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 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. '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 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 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.