blog posts Men's Basketball adds five on first day of Spring signing period Apr 12, 2018 9:15 am Joining the program: Guards Andres Feliz, Alan Griffin, and Tevian Jones; forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili; and center Samba Kane. Read their bios Men's Basketball: #18 Illini host #11 Wisconsin tonight Feb 2, 2022 8:45 am Illinois is facing a ranked opponent for the second straight home game in No. 11 Wisconsin. In its last appearance at State Farm Center, the Illini defeated No. 10 Michigan State, recording its ninth top-10 win in the last three years. Men's Basketball: #13 Illini vs. Minnesota tonight Dec 15, 2020 9:15 am Following three straight games away from home, the Illini return to State Farm Center for the first time in 18 days, opening the Big Ten season against undefeated Minnesota (6 p.m. CT, ESPN2). Meet 'The Lads': Illinois' international specialists combo Aug 13, 2021 11:30 am The support from Head Coach Bielema was visible from the moment the lads met him and was a defining factor in their return as super-seniors. But the two also felt they had goals left as a team to accomplish at Illinois. Meet the 2019 Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame class Sep 20, 2019 4:45 pm Some of the greatest names in Illini sports history comprise the class, including coaches and record-holders from 11 different sports. McLaughlin named Big Ten Kicker of the Year Nov 28, 2018 11:45 am Illinois senior kicker Chase McLaughlin was named the Big Ten's Bakken-Andersen Kicker of the Year, the conference announced Tuesday. McKenzie, Brown lead Illini Women's Basketball past Butler Dec 13, 2021 9:30 am A trio of guards tallied double-figures scoring, led by career-high point totals from freshman Adalia McKenzie and junior De'Myla Brown, as Illinois downed visiting Butler, 78-66, on Sunday afternoon at State Farm Center. McGee joins Illinois Football staff as offensive coordinator Mar 11, 2016 6:15 pm Garrick McGee joins the Fighting Illini from Louisville, where he served as the assistant head coach, offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for two seasons. McDowell wins 400m Big Ten Gold on final day of Big Ten Outdoor Championships May 14, 2024 11:15 am The Illinois men's and women's track and field teams finished the Big Ten Outdoor Championships on Sunday (May 12). Junior Jessica McDowell cruised to victory in the 400m dash (51.73) to earn gold and 10 team points. Maverick Morgan: Big, strong, and scoring in double figures Jan 19, 2017 9:30 am The 6-10 big man from Springboro, Ohio, is averaging 10.4 points per game and shooting 60% from the field. Over the last five games he's averaging 15.0 points per game. Maui Strong Relief Matchup supports wildfire relief efforts Oct 25, 2023 3:00 pm U. of I. men’s basketball takes on No. 1 Kansas on Oct. 29 in the Maui Strong Relief Matchup. Matthew Mayer joins Illini Basketball Jun 2, 2022 9:00 am Mayer was sixth man on Baylor's 2021 NCAA Championship team and helped them to back-to-back Big 12 titles. 'We are thrilled to add one of the most versatile players in college basketball to the Illini family in Matthew Mayer,' Coach Underwood said. Matt Bollant notches 50th win as coach of Illini Women's Basketball Dec 14, 2015 2:30 pm Coach Bollant got his 50th win Saturday (Dec. 12) in against Central Michigan Match time set for NCAA Volleyball regional semifinal Friday Dec 5, 2017 8:00 am The Illinois volleyball team will play Michigan State at 3 p.m. CT on Friday (December 8) in Rec Hall in University Park, PA Matches against Ohio State, Rutgers up next for Illini Volleyball Oct 12, 2023 1:00 pm Illinois volleyball has a pair of Big Ten matches this weekend. They travel to Ohio State for a match against the Buckeyes on Friday night at 6 p.m., then hosts Rutgers at Huff Hall on Sunday at 1 p.m. CT. Both matches will be streamed on B1G+. Massey named Preseason All-American by D1baseball.com Jan 22, 2019 8:45 am It is Illinois second baseman Michael Massey's second preseason All-America honor after being named to Collegiate Baseball Newspaper's third team Massey named Preseason All-American by Collegiate Baseball Dec 18, 2018 9:00 am Michael Massey was the nation's top defensive second baseman last year, earning the ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Award, and is one of the top returning hitters in the Big Ten Massey named Preseason All-American by Baseball America Jan 29, 2019 9:15 am Illinois second baseman Michael Massey continued to compile preseason accolades Monday as Baseball America named the junior to their All-America third team Massey becomes highest drafted infielder in Illini history Jun 5, 2019 11:15 am Second baseman Michael Massey was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the fourth round of the MLB Draft, announced Tuesday. The slot value of the pick is $533,000. Martinez wins final home match, but Illini fall to Wisconsin Feb 12, 2018 8:45 am Redshirt senior Isaiah Martinez (11-0) finishes his third straight undefeated regular season and a 24-1 record at Huff Hall Martinez, three former Illini wrestlers compete at world team trials Jun 9, 2017 8:00 am Current Illini, and two-time NCAA champion, Isaiah Martinez and former Illini B.J. Futrell, Jimmy Kennedy and Jesse Delgado compete this weekend at the U.S. men's freestyle World Team Trials in Lincoln, Nebraska. Martinez, Donnelly named Fighting Illini Newcomers of the Year Jul 1, 2015 1:00 pm National champion wrestler Isaiah Martinez and volleyball standout Brandi Donnelly were named winners of the annual award presented to the top male and female newcomers competing in their first season with the Fighting Illini. Martinez, Choquette earn Big Ten Medal of Honor Apr 24, 2018 9:15 am Track and cross country star Nicole Choquette and national champion wrestler Isaiah Martinez were awarded the B1G Medal of Honor Monday at the Illini Oskee Awards celebration Martinez, Birks named Dike Eddleman Athletes of the Year Jun 16, 2016 12:00 pm National champion wrestler and All-America volleyball player selected as Illinois' best in 2015-16 Marcus Domask named Big Ten Player of the Week Jan 9, 2024 9:00 am Domask earns the award after averaging 29 points, 5.5 assists and 4 rebounds while shooting 59.4% from the field, 66.7% from 3-point range, and 90% from the free-throw line in matchups vs. Northwestern and Purdue. Mannie Jackson elected to Basketball Hall of Fame Apr 4, 2017 8:45 am Former Fighting Illini star Mannie Jackson is a 2017 inductee into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, part of an 11-member class to be enshrined Sept. 8 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Malcom Hill named to All Big Ten second team Mar 7, 2017 12:30 pm Illinois guard Malcolm Hill earned second-team All-Big Ten honors by both the league coaches and media for the second straight season. Malcom Hill named second-team All-Big Ten Mar 8, 2016 9:45 am Illinois guard Malcolm Hill earned second-team All-Big Ten honors by both the league coaches and media. Malcomb Hill named to 2017 Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year watch list Oct 19, 2016 11:30 am The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced the 20 watch list members for the 2017 Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Award, including Illini senior guard Malcolm Hill. Malcomb Hill joins Men's Basketball's 1,000 point club Jan 25, 2016 9:45 am With his 28-point performance in the win at Minnesota, Junior guard Malcolm Hill became the 47th player in Illinois history to score 1,000 career points Malcolm Hill reaches 1700 Feb 20, 2017 9:15 am Illinois won 70-66 at Iowa on Saturday, and senior guard Malcolm Hill became the seventh player in Illinois history to reach the 1,700 point milestone, moving past Eddie Johnson on the UI all-time scoring list. Makira Cook to participate at 2023 USA Women’s AmeriCup Team Trials May 5, 2023 9:30 am On the line will be a spot on Team USA as the team travels to Leon, Mexico, for the 2023 FIBA Women's AmeriCup, from July 1-9. Makira Cook named finalist for USA Women’s AmeriCup team May 15, 2023 8:30 am Illinois women's basketball rising senior Makira Cook has been named a finalist for the 2023 USA Women's AmeriCup Team, USA Basketball announced Sunday night. Maday scores twice in Illini Soccer win over Minnesota Oct 28, 2019 8:30 am Fighting Illini Soccer closed the 2019 regular season slate on Sunday, earning a 4-1 victory over the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Lovie: 'We're going bowling!' Nov 11, 2019 8:45 am Illinois' improbable come-from-behind 37-34 victory at Spartan Stadium against Michigan State gave Coach Lovie Smith's club its sixth win of the season, assuring itself of bowl eligibility for the first time in five years. Lovie Smith press conference quotes follow the win over Murray State Sep 6, 2016 11:30 am And on the next challenge: "We're really excited about playing North Carolina this week; they're a storied program." Lovie Smith on #ILLINOIShomecoming Oct 25, 2016 10:00 am "For us, just knowing what goes into homecoming, what it means, a lot of our people coming back. We as a football team, it'll give us a chance to really see us play." Lovie Smith named Illini Football coach Mar 7, 2016 1:45 pm Illinois Director of Athletics Josh Whitman took a major step in elevating Fighting Illini football in the national landscape with the hiring of longtime NFL coach Lovie Smith as head football coach. Lovie Smith named Dodd Trophy Coach of the Week Oct 22, 2019 11:45 am The award honors a football coach who led his team to a significant victory during the previous week, while also embodying the award's three pillars of scholarship, leadership and integrity. Lovie Smith: 'It's getting close and the guys can't wait' Aug 17, 2016 11:15 am The Fighting Illini were back on the turf inside Memorial Stadium on Tuesday morning for Training Camp practice No. 11. Louise Kwong named Big Ten Women's Tennis Athlete of the Week Mar 29, 2017 8:15 am The Illinois senior Kwong won all five of the matches she finished last weekend, highlighted by the No. 1 singles match that clinched the 5-2 Illini victory over Maryland. Louise Kwong earns Big Ten Athlete of the Week honors Apr 6, 2016 11:00 am Illinois Women's Tennis junior Louise Kwong has been named the Big Ten Athlete of the Week after an undefeated weekend. Looking ahead to Homecoming football against Wisconsin Oct 20, 2015 11:30 am Fighting Illini host Badgers for Homecoming on Saturday (2:30 pm on BTN) Linebacker Hardy Nickerson arrives on campus Jul 14, 2016 9:15 am Illinois linebacker Hardy Nickerson has reported to Champaign for summer workouts after finishing his degree at the University of California, Berkeley. Lewis-Smallwood three-peats as USATF Discus Champion Jun 29, 2015 9:00 am Former Illinois women's track and field standout Gia Lewis-Smallwood (1998-01) won her third consecutive discus title at the United States Outdoor Track & Field Outdoor Championships on Saturday. Leron Black's 18 points helps Illinois beat VCU, 64-46 Dec 5, 2016 9:00 am Malcolm Hill added 16 points, five assists and two steals, and Jalen Coleman-Lands had 12 points for Illinois (6-3) Legendary Illini Track & Field Coach Gary Wieneke passes away Jul 9, 2021 11:15 am On May 22, the new track surface at Demirjian Park was dedicated as Gary R. Wieneke Track. The naming was a joint gift among several of Wieneke's former Fighting Illini student-athletes to show their loyalty and admiration for their head coach. Legendary Fighting Illini Lou Henson passes away at 88 Jul 29, 2020 12:00 pm Legendary Fighting Illini basketball coach and ambassador Lou Henson passed away peacefully in his Champaign home Saturday, July 25, the Henson family announced Wednesday, July 29. Leduc earns second Big Ten Gymnast of the Week honor Feb 7, 2017 8:00 am The weekly honor is the third of Illini sophomore Lizzy LeDuc's career and second for the Illini this season. Latest State Farm Center renovation update Sep 14, 2015 12:15 pm Tom Divan details all the progress during the month of August & early September as the Dec. 2 first game approaches