blog posts Illini Basketball season comes to a close at UCF Mar 23, 2017 9:00 am Illini senior Malcolm Hill closed his stellar career with 29 points, including a career-high six three-pointers, to finish his Illini career with 1,846 points, third all-time at Illinois. Illini Basketball United Center tradition to continue - with a twist Jun 7, 2018 9:45 am Illinois Basketball is set to continue its long tradition of playing a home game at the United Center in Chicago. But this year, the Fighting Illini will face a Big Ten opponent Illini beat Badgers, advance to NCAA Volleyball Final Four Dec 10, 2018 8:45 am In their first Final Four appearance since 2011, the Illini will face another familiar foe. They take on Nebraska on Thursday (December 13) at the Target Center in Minneapolis Illini blast Blue Demons in rain-shortened game May 1, 2019 8:00 am The Illinois softball team knocked three home runs en route to a 7-0 victory over DePaul in a rain-shortened contest that was called in the bottom of the fifth inning on Tuesday afternoon. Illini blitz Badgers, advance in B1G Women's Basketball Tournament Mar 10, 2021 8:45 am The Fighting Illini women's basketball team jumped out to a 17-0 lead and never looked back en route to a 67-42 victory over the Wisconsin Badgers in the first round of the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament on Tuesday. Illini blow past Catalonia All-Stars, 103-69 Aug 14, 2023 10:15 am Four players, including freshman Amani Hansberry and sophomore Ty Rodgers, scored in double figures as Illinois emphasized its transition game and offensive rebounding in a 103-69 victory Sunday over the Catalonia All-Stars. Illini break through with dominating 95-68 win over Gophers Jan 17, 2019 8:45 am Ayo Dosunmu produced 23 points and Giorgi Bezhanishvili added 20 points as Illinois used one of its best first halves this season to defeat the Golden Gophers 95-68 and end a five-game skid Illini bury Boilers for 5th-straight win Jan 22, 2020 8:30 am The Fighting Illini (14-5, 6-2 Big Ten) have won five straight league games and are off to their best conference start since 2005-06. They also swept the Boilermakers for the first time since 2008-09. Illini celebrate senior day victory Aug 22, 2022 11:15 am The Illinois soccer team celebrated senior day with a dominating performance against Toledo, earning a 4-1 victory on Sunday (Aug. 21) afternoon at Demirjian Park. Illini close preseason slate with win over #1 Kansas in Maui Strong Relief Matchup Oct 30, 2023 9:45 am No. 25 Illinois never trailed in the second half en route to an 82-75 victory over No. 1 Kansas at State Farm Center on Sunday night. Terrence Shannon led the Illini with a game-high 28 points, a team-high five 3-pointers and two steals in the victory. Illini closer Garrett Acton named to four All-America teams Jun 18, 2019 9:30 am Acton was a first team All-American by Perfect Game/Rawlings and National Collegiate Baseball Writers, and a second-team pick by American Baseball Coaches Association and Collegiate Baseball Newspaper. Illini Close Strong, Earn Spot in Elite Eight With Gritty Win Over Iowa State Mar 29, 2024 8:30 am Never trailing in the contest, third-seeded Illinois battled to a 72-69 win over No. 2 seed Iowa State in the Sweet 16 on Thursday night at TD Garden to secure a spot in the Elite Eight for the first time since 2005. Illini come back against Maryland for fourth conference win Jan 7, 2022 8:30 am After trailing at halftime, the Illini played a dominant second half, fueled by Trent Frazier's threes and Kofi Cockburn's paint presence, to secure a victory over Maryland. Only Michigan State and Illinois remain unbeaten in the B1G. Illini comeback efforts narrowly fall short against Buckeyes Feb 25, 2022 9:00 am With just under six minutes to play, Illinois faced a 16-point deficit against Ohio State. But Coleman Hawkins, Trent Frazier, Jacob Grandison and Alfonso Plummer rallied to bring Illinois back within two points with two minutes to play. Illini cruise by Minnesota 85-52 in first Big Ten tournament game Mar 10, 2016 9:30 am Michael Finke scored 17 points and made five 3-pointers to lead No. 12 seed Illinois past 13th-seeded Minnesota 85-52 on Wednesday in the Big Ten tournament's opening round. Illini cruise in season opener against Aggies Nov 26, 2020 9:45 am The No. 8 Fighting Illini took down North Carolina A&T by a score of 122-60 led by preseason All-American Ayo Dosunmu and potential B1G Freshman of the Year Adam Miller. Illini defense shuts down Hilltoppers in 20-7 football win Sep 11, 2017 9:30 am The Illinois defense showed up in a big way - shutting down Western Kentucky en route to a 20-7 win under the lights at Memorial Stadium Saturday night. Illini down Hawkeyes, head to B1G Championship Mar 13, 2021 6:45 pm The second-seeded Illini downed the third-seeded Hawkeyes 82-71 Saturday afternoon at Lucas Oil Stadium in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals. The Illini now move on to the B1G Championship game Sunday afternoon. Illini down Hoosiers, 67-66, for 20th win Mar 2, 2020 8:30 am Ayo Dosunmu is becoming legendary at Illinois for his hustle, talent and an intangible yet reliable ability to take over a game and win it in the final seconds. On Sunday, he had 17 points to lead Illinois over Indiana, 67-66. Illini down Notre Dame in Big Ten/ACC Challenge Nov 30, 2021 9:00 am Kofi Cockburn dominated on Monday night, leading the Illini to a 82-72 victory over Notre Dame. Cockburn's 28 points, combined with another strong team outing from the three-point line, gave Illinois its third-straight win. Illini, Dumont de Chassert lead at NCAA Myrtle Beach Regional May 14, 2019 10:45 am Fighting Illini men's golf opened NCAA Regional play on Monday at TPC Myrtle Beach, using a 9-under par first round score to sit atop the tournament field. Freshman Adrien Dumont de Chassart is also atop the leaderboard as he posted six birdies Illini earn No. 9 seed, open NCAA Tourney Thursday vs. No. 8 Arkansas Mar 13, 2023 8:30 am The Illini open their NCAA Tournament run against No. 8 seed Arkansas in the first round on Thursday at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. Game time is set for 3:30 p.m. CT and will be televised on TBS. Illini earn third seed in 2022 Big Ten softball tournament May 9, 2022 8:45 am Illinois earned a first-round bye as the third seed, and will begin action in the quarterfinals on Thursday (May 12) at 12:30 p.m. CT, facing the winner of No. 6 Ohio State and No. 11 Purdue. Illini Exposure: A 'signature win' Oct 21, 2019 8:45 am It was a happy Homecoming, as James McCourt kicked a 39-yard field goal as time expired. The Illini pulled off the biggest upset of the college football season, knocking off No. 6 Wisconsin 24-23. Illini face Michigan tonight at sold-out State Farm Center Feb 13, 2024 9:15 am The Big Ten rematch with Michigan tips off at 6 p.m. CT (Peacock). Illinois enters this week in sole possession of second in the Big Ten standings at 8-4, behind No. 2 Purdue (11-2). Illini face Nebraska in Lincoln tonight Jan 10, 2023 8:45 am Illinois travels to Lincoln, Nebraska in search of its first road win and seeking consecutive victories for the first time since Nov. 25-29, facing the Cornhuskers (9-7, 2-3) at 8 p.m. (BTN). Illini face No. 24 Rutgers in Saturday showdown at State Farm Center Feb 10, 2023 2:30 pm Following an unexpected idle week with Tuesday's home game against Minnesota postponed due to COVID concerns, U of I returns to action Saturday at home against Rutgers (1 p.m. CT, FS1). Illinois has won seven of its last nine games. Illini face Northwestern tonight at State Farm Center Feb 23, 2023 9:00 am Fighting Illini Men's Basketball plays its penultimate game at State Farm Center on Thursday night, facing No. 21 Northwestern. Illinois is 13-2 at home this season and carries a four-game winning streak at State Farm Center. Illini face ranked road test at Tennessee Dec 8, 2023 12:15 pm No. 20 Illinois wraps up a stretch of three straight games away from home over a one-week span, traveling to Knoxville, Tenn. for a Saturday showdown with No. 17 Tennessee (11 a.m. CT, CBS). Illini Fall to Bearcats in Hall of Fame Classic Nov 23, 2021 8:00 am The Fighting Illini dropped the first game of the Hall of Fame Classic on Monday night, falling 71-51 to Cincinnati. Illinois center Kofi Cockburn played for the first time this season and scored a team-high 18 points. Illini fall to Bears in five-set finale of Illini Classic Aug 29, 2016 11:00 am Illini volleyball suffered its first setback of the season to Missouri State after an up and down five-set match in the finale of the Illini Classic Illini fall to Boilermakers in Mackey Arena Feb 9, 2022 9:45 am The Illini dropped their first game in nearly three weeks to the Boilermakers, 84-68. While Illinois entered the game atop the Big Ten conference, it is now tied with Purdue and Wisconsin for the number one spot. Illini fall to Indiana, snap four game winning streak Jan 20, 2023 9:15 am Illinois (13-6, 4-4) will return to State Farm Center on Tuesday night to take on Ohio State (10-8, 2-5) at 6 p.m. for Krush Cancer Night. Illini Fall to Loyola Chicago in Round of 32 Mar 21, 2021 4:45 pm The No. 1-seeded Illinois Fighting Illini basketball team fell to No. 8 Loyola Chicago in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Sunday, 71-58 Illini fall to the third-ranked Boilermakers at State Farm Center Mar 5, 2024 1:30 pm No. 12 Illinois led by as many as 10 in the first half, but it was not enough in the Fighting Illini's 77-71 loss to No. 3 Purdue at State Farm Center on Tuesday night. Illini falter late at Penn State Feb 22, 2024 8:15 am The Fighting Illini led by as many as 14, but the Nittany Lions scored the final eight points of the night in the Orange and Blue's fifth Big Ten loss of the season. Illini fan events announced for Redbox Bowl Dec 23, 2019 8:45 am Illini fans traveling to the Bay Area for the Redbox Bowl on Dec. 30 can enjoy a number of activities prior to the game against Cal, including a pep rally, 'Bowl Bash at the Bay,' and a pregame party. Illini Finish Second at Big Ten Championship Apr 29, 2024 8:15 am The Illini men's golf team finished second at the 2024 Big Ten Championship on Sunday at Scioto Country Club, snapping the program's Big Ten-record streak of eight consecutive league titles. Illini Football accepts invitation to 2023 ReliaQuest Bowl Dec 5, 2022 8:45 am The Illinois football team has accepted an invitation to play in the 2023 ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Florida. Illinois will play Mississippi State at Raymond James Stadium on Monday, Jan. 2 at 11 a.m. CT on ESPN2. Illini football announces 2016 team captains Aug 31, 2016 8:00 am Fighting Illini head coach Lovie Smith announced after practice Tuesday that senior QB Wes Lunt, senior LB Hardy Nickerson, senior DE Dawuane Smoot and senior center Joe Spencer have been voted team captains for the 2016 season. Illini Football Big Ten Media Day wrap-up Jul 27, 2016 12:15 pm The Fighting Illini traveled to Chicago to kick off the 2016 season with the annual Big Ten Media Day and Kickoff Luncheon. Check out the pictures and video. Illini football breaks out the blues Aug 24, 2015 9:00 am On the eve of University of Illinois classes starting, the Fighting Illini had a fun day welcoming new students to campus. Illini Football carries momentum up to Madison Sep 30, 2022 12:00 pm The Fighting Illini sit at 3-1, and the Badgers enter with a 2-2 record, though both teams are looking to pick up their first Big Ten win of the year this weekend. Illini Football celebrates 24 seniors Nov 17, 2016 10:00 am The Illinois football willhonor 24 seniors with a special ceremony before Saturday's home finale against Iowa. Seniors will be announced on the field beginning at 10:36 a.m., with kickoff to follow at 11:01 a.m. Illini Football Class of 2016 highlights Feb 5, 2016 9:45 am University of Illinois head football coach Bill Cubit announced Wednesday the signing of 22 student-athletes to National Letters of Intent to play football for the Fighting Illini in 2016. Illini Football Fan Appreciation Day coming August 15 Aug 4, 2015 11:45 am Meet the team and watch an open scrimmage prior to 2015 season. Illini Football Fan Appreciation Day details Aug 16, 2018 11:30 am The annual Fan Appreciation Day is Saturday, Aug. 18. The team will hold an open practice at Memorial Stadium from 3-5 p.m., followed by an on-field fan event from 5-6 p.m Illini Football fan appreciation day set for Aug. 18 Jul 26, 2018 8:45 am Gates open at 2:30 p.m. for this free event. The West main stands and West balcony will be open for fan viewing during the practice, then you can go on the field to get autographs and meet the players Illini Football GameDay information Aug 26, 2021 12:30 pm Football fans at Memorial Stadium will notice several changes while attending games in 2021. Illinois opens Bret Bielema's first season as Fighting Illini head coach by hosting Nebraska on Aug. 28 with a 12:20 pm CT kickoff. Illini Football gets first Big Ten win against Rutgers Oct 8, 2018 12:00 pm 'This is a big win for us. Every time you get a Big Ten win, it's a big win. Getting a Big Ten road win is even harder. We've been getting better as a football team,' said head coach Lovie Smith
