blog posts 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 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 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. '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). 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. 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. 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 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: 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. 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 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. Homecoming Football preview: Illinois vs Purdue Oct 9, 2018 8:45 am The Illini host the Boilermakers for Illinois' 108th Homecoming celebration on Saturday at 2:30 CT Homecoming football Saturday against Wisconsin Oct 17, 2023 10:30 am Illinois returns to Memorial Stadium to take on Wisconsin on Saturday in its 113th Homecoming game. The Badgers are coming off a 15-6 home loss against Iowa, with a current record of 4-2 overall, 2-1 in Big Ten play. Home 'Holiday Game' Wednesday for Women's Basketball Dec 20, 2022 9:00 am Fresh off a Braggin' Rights win, Illinois Women's Basketball will close out its non-conference schedule on Wednesday, Dec. 21, when Florida Atlantic comes to town. Home matches against Wichita State and Illinois State await Illini Volleyball Sep 1, 2023 10:00 am Illinois volleyball hosts Wichita State and Illinois State at Huff Hall this weekend. The Fighting Illini battle the Shockers on Friday at 5 p.m. before facing the Redbirds on Sunday at 1 p.m. Homestand continues as Illini Baseball plays Valparaiso Tuesday evening Apr 17, 2018 9:00 am It is the fifth game of the homestand that Illinois has started 4-0 as part of a five-game winning streak Honors rolling in for red hot Illini Jan 29, 2020 8:45 am Coming off a week with two road victories at Purdue and Michigan, and riding a six-game winning streak, the college basketball world is taking notice of the first-place Fighting Illini. Hot Illini Men's Basketball takes on Northwestern tonight Jan 7, 2021 10:15 am No. 12 Illinois carries a three-game winning streak into tonight's contest at Northwestern (8 p.m. CT, BTN). The Illini are off to a 4-1 start in Big Ten play for the first time since 2012. Hot-shooting Illini down Wolverines, 85-69 Jan 12, 2017 9:30 am Illinois coach John Groce saw the change he had hoped for from his team Wednesday night in the Illini's 85-69 win over Michigan. House of 'Paign upsets top seed, advances to TBT Quarterfinals Jul 9, 2020 9:45 am The Illinois alumni team House of 'Paign knocked off No. 1 seed and defending champion Carmen's Crew (Ohio State alumni), 76-68, in Wednesday's round of 16 action at The Basketball Tournament (TBT). Howell advances to third straight 1500m national finals Jun 9, 2023 9:30 am Junior Olivia Howell led the way by qualifying for her third straight 1500m national finals. She aims to become the first Illini in 21 years to win a NCAA title both indoors and outdoors (Perdita Felicien, 60mH and 100mH, 2002). How Illini Tennis helped rekindle Gandawidjaja's passion Apr 15, 2020 4:15 pm As a junior-year walk-on, Madeleine Gandawidjaja's path to Big Ten tennis team was certainly unconventional. How the 1990s propelled Illini women’s athletics to national prominence Jul 8, 2022 4:15 pm The 1990s included individual NCAA championships and multiple Big Ten Athlete of the Year recognitions. How to watch Illini Football on ACC Network at Virginia Sep 8, 2021 11:45 am The ACC Network is not available on Comcast Xfinity. How can I watch if my provider does not carry ACC Network? Hurdler David Kendziera advances at Olympic trials Jul 8, 2016 11:00 am Illinois' David Kendziera advanced to the semifinal round in the 400m hurdles at Olympic Trials Thursday evening, timing 51.07 in the opening round of competition at Hayward Field. The semifinal is scheduled for Friday, July 8 at 6:47 p.m. central time. Hutcherson joins Illinois Men's Basketball program Aug 5, 2019 9:30 am Austin Hutcherson will joining Illini Basketball as a transfer from Weslyan University (CT). He'll sit out the upcoming season and have two years of eligibility remaining, beginning in 2020-21. IHSA Boys State Basketball Tournament will return to Champaign Jun 16, 2020 9:15 am The Illinois High School Association announced that its Boys State Basketball Tournament will return to the State Farm Center in Champaign for three years, through 2023. Illini aim to extend four-game win streak tonight at Nebraska Feb 12, 2021 9:00 am The Illini have won three consecutive road games during league play for the second year in a row. With a win at Nebraska, Illinois can mark its longest streak since setting a school record with 13 straight Big Ten road wins in 2005. Illini are Big Ten Champions, earn No. 1 seed in NCAA tournament Mar 14, 2021 7:45 pm The Fighting Illini basketball team earned their third overall Big Ten Tournament title, and their first title since 2005 in a 91-88 overtime victory over Ohio State Sunday afternoon in Lucas Oil Stadium. Illini arrive in San Francisco for Dec. 30 Redbox Bowl Dec 27, 2019 11:00 am The Fighting Illini arrived at their hotel on Thursday afternoon ahead of their Redbox Bowl match with with California, scheduled for Monday, Dec. 30, at Levi's Stadium (3 CT). Illini athletes dominate Team USA roster for Tokyo Paralympics Jun 28, 2021 9:45 am 18 Illini have been chosen to represent Team USA in the Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, and that number could rise as the women's wheelchair basketball team has not yet been selected. Illini athletes from six winter sports named Academic All Big Ten Mar 27, 2015 9:00 am Forty-eight University of Illinois student-athletes in six winter sports were named Academic All-Big Ten, the conference office announced Wednesday. Illini athletic programs earn perfect graduation success rates Nov 16, 2016 9:00 am Seven University of Illinois athletics programs earned perfect Graduation Success Rate (GSR) scores, as part of Tuesday's GSR and Federal Graduation Rate (FGR) reports released by the NCAA. Illini Athletics finds fundraising success in transparent approach Aug 30, 2022 8:15 am For the With Illinois campaign, the University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics surpassed its fundraising goal with a final total of more than $321 million raised. Illini back at State Farm Center tonight vs. Nebraska Jan 31, 2023 8:45 am Illinois has won six straight over Nebraska, its longest streak in the series since the Cornhuskers joined the Big Ten, and one shy of the Illini's series record seven-game win streak from Jan. 3, 1921 through Dec. 11, 1976. Illini back in action tonight vs. Fairleigh Dickinson Dec 29, 2023 11:00 am The sold out game at State Farm Center is scheduled for an 8 pm start. The Illini won the two teams' single previous meeting. Illini, back in AP Top 25, take on Nebraska tonight Jan 11, 2022 8:45 am Illinois is 4-0 in Big Ten play for the first time since the 2009-10 season. Illinois is looking for its first 5-0 Big Ten start since 2005, when it won its first 15 league games. Illini Baseball beats Wright State 8-4 to secure NCAA regional title Jun 1, 2015 10:15 am Illinois played Wright State for the regional title in Game Six of the NCAA Champaign Regional today, so no Game Seven will be necessary. Illini Baseball begins 143rd season in Texas this weekend Feb 18, 2022 8:45 am Illinois baseball begins its season with a trip to Corpus Christi, Texas, where they'll play a three-game series against Kansas at Whataburger Field. The Illini have 24 players returning from last season, plus 13 newcomers, including four transfers. Illini Baseball Big Ten Tournament scenarios May 16, 2016 12:30 pm Tracing Illinois' possible paths to the Big Ten Tournament