blog posts Illini Men's Golf set for ninth consecutive NCAA championship appearance May 24, 2016 11:30 am The Illini will compete in the NCAA Men's Golf National Championships beginning on May 27. Illini Men's Golf sweeps individual Big Ten honors Apr 29, 2015 9:45 am Head Coach Mike Small was named Big Ten Men's Golf Coach of the Year on Tuesday (April 28). Freshman Nick Hardy and junior Thomas Detry were named Big Ten Freshman of the Year and Big Ten Player of the Year, respectively. Illini Men's Golf wins fourth consecutive NCAA regional title May 19, 2016 12:45 pm ....which sets up their nineth consecutive NCAA championship appearance beginning May 27. Illini Men’s Golf wins fourth-straight Big Ten championship Apr 30, 2018 8:00 am One of just two players to finish under par in the tournament, senior Nick Hardy closed the tournament at 6-under par to earn Big Ten Medalist honors Illini Men's Golf wins seventh straight B1G Championship May 2, 2022 8:30 am The team made history on Sunday, battling windy conditions in a back-and-forth contest to overtake Michigan State and secure the Big Ten Championship for a conference-record seventh consecutive season, and the 12th in the last 13 years. Illini Men's Gymnastics ranked third heading into Big Ten competition Jan 21, 2021 9:00 am Juniors Hamish Carter and Clay Mason Stephens were named Gymnasts to Watch for the 2021 season, with both expected to contribute heavily to the Illini this season. Illini Men's Gymnastics ready for annual Windy City invitational Jan 17, 2020 8:15 am The Illini travel to Chicago for 50th annual invitational, held at Credit Union 1 Arena, seeking their sixth-straight Windy City title. Illini Men's Tennis advances to sweet sixteen May 10, 2021 9:45 am The Fighting Illini are on to the sweet sixteen in Orlando after soundly defeating Notre Dame 4-0 on Saturday afternoon. Illini Men's Tennis battles back to beat Virginia Feb 15, 2021 9:45 am llini men's tennis stormed back to beat Virginia 4-3 in their final match of the ITA Indoor Championships. It was the second win on the weekend for Illinois, who upset No.1 USC on Friday night Illini Men's Tennis on the road to face No. 4 Kentucky, No. 2 Ohio State this weekend Jan 20, 2023 4:45 pm The Illinois men's tennis team is set to compete in back-to-back dual meets against Kentucky on Saturday at noon and Ohio State on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Illini Men's Tennis punches ticket to ITA National Indoor Championships Jan 29, 2018 9:45 am No. 16 Fighting Illini men's tennis defeated the No. 18 Oklahoma Sooners, 4-1, on Sunday afternoon to earn a spot in the ITA National Indoor Championships in February Illini Men's Tennis set to face No. 13 Georgia in Chicago tonight Feb 15, 2023 8:00 am Illinois men's tennis will compete with its fourth ranked opponent of the season prior to the ITA National Indoor Tournament on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. at the XS Tennis Village. Illini Men's Tennis wraps up Three Oaks Shootout Jan 20, 2016 10:15 am The Fighting Illini men's tennis team finished play at the Three Oaks Shootout in Fort Myers, Florida, with 13 singles wins and five doubles wins. Illini near end of fall training camp with productive scrimmage Aug 18, 2021 8:45 am The Illini were able to rotate all the quarterbacks through the potential starting group, giving head coach Brett Bielema and Offensive Coordinator Tony Petersen an even look at their talent. Illini-New Mexico State to honor Henson Dec. 16 at United Center Aug 3, 2017 11:00 am When Illinois faces New Mexico State on Dec. 16 at the United Center, the game will honor coaching icon Lou Henson, the all-time winningest coach of each program Illini Night at Busch Stadium scheduled for Friday, May 15 Apr 1, 2015 12:30 pm This year's Illini Night will feature Illinois men's basketball head coach John Groce throwing out the first pitch. In addition, fans who purchase an Illini Theme Night ticket will receive a one-of-a-kind orange and blue Cardinals hat designed specifically for Illini fans*. Illini, Northwestern meet for Land of Lincoln Trophy Nov 24, 2021 9:15 am The Illinois football team hosts Northwestern on Saturday as part of rivalry week in the Big Ten. The teams kickoff at 2:30 p.m. CT on Big Ten Network with the Land of Lincoln Trophy on the line. Illini on the road against Penn State tonight Feb 21, 2024 8:15 am Illinois is one win away from its fifth consecutive 20-win season. Coach Brad Underwood looks to become just the second coach in Fighting Illini history with five straight 20-win seasons, joining the legendary Lou Henson. Illini open 115th season of Men's Basketball tonight Nov 5, 2019 8:15 am Illinois opens its 115th season of men's basketball on tonight at State Farm Center, hosting Nicholls State. The Fighting Illini have posted an all-time record of 100-14 in season openers. Illini open 140th season of baseball Friday Feb 14, 2019 8:45 am The 140th season of Illini Baseball starts in Winston-Salem, NC. They play against Georgetown on Friday, Wake Forest on Saturday and Sacred Heart on Sunday. Illini open Big Ten play hosting Rutgers tonight Dec 3, 2021 9:30 am Illinois concludes a three-game home stand on Friday, facing Rutgers to open Big Ten play (6 p.m. CT, ESPN2). The Illini have a nine-game winning streak at State Farm Center and have won five straight Big Ten home games. Illini open Big Ten Tournament Friday in quarterfinals Mar 14, 2024 10:30 am Illinois finished the regular season second in the Big Ten with a 14-6 record and enters the Big Ten Tournament as the No. 2 seed. Tip off is scheduled for 5:30 pm (central) at the Target Center in Minneapolis. Illini open Big Ten Tournament tonight vs. Penn State Mar 9, 2023 8:00 am Illinois tied for fifth place in the conference with an 11-9 record. Following tiebreakers among the four teams, the Illini have received the No. 7 seed in the Big Ten Tournament. Illinois is 3-0 all-time against Penn State in the BTT. Illini open NCAA Tournament Thursday vs. Morehead State Mar 19, 2024 9:15 am Illinois is the No. 3 seed in the East region and will open their NCAA Tournament run against No. 14 seed Morehead State (26-8) on Thursday in Omaha, Neb. Game time is set for 2:10 p.m. CT and will be televised on TruTV. Illini outfielder Casey Fletcher named Big Ten Co-Player of the Week Apr 28, 2015 9:45 am Senior Casey Fletcher was named Big Ten Co-Player of the Week, announced the conference office Monday. Fletcher hit a team-high .500 (8-of-16) with five walks during Illinois' perfect 4-0 week that extended its school record and longest active winning streak in the country to 17. Illini outlast Hoosiers in overtime, 75-71 Feb 3, 2021 8:30 am Sophomore Kofi Cockburn paced the Illini with a double-double of 16 points and a team-high 10 rebounds. He leads the NCAA with 12 double-doubles this season. Senior Trent Frazier added a game-high-tying 19 points. Illini Paralympians get sendoff before heading to Tokyo Aug 10, 2021 8:45 am The 21 Illini Parlympians include Tatyana McFadden and Daniel Romanchuk. McFadden already has 17 Paralympic medals, including seven gold. Romanchuk has previously won the New York City, Chicago and Boston Marathons. Illini picked fourth in Big Ten by Perfect Game Jan 24, 2020 8:30 am Senior closer Garrett Acton, a returning All-American, was named to the preseason All-Big Ten team. Illini pitcher recruit, drafted by Cincinnati Red, bypasses signing Jul 19, 2016 9:15 am Illinois baseball recruit Ty Weber elected to not sign a professional contract with the Cincinnati Reds in order to honor his commitment to the University of Illinois. Illini pitchers Hoffmann, Lavender selected on day three of MLB draft Jul 14, 2021 9:30 am Andrew Hoffmann was selected in the 12th round by the Atlanta Braves and Nathan Lavender was selected in the 14th round by the New York Mets. Illini pitching ace Kirschsieper named ABCA/Rawlings All-Region Jun 15, 2022 8:45 am Cole Kirschsieper finished fifth in the Big Ten in innings pitched (87.1) and seventh in ERA (3.40). His 88 strikeouts ranked 10ths and his seven wins tied for fourth in the conference. Illini pregame fan fest announced for Soldier Field game Aug 22, 2018 10:45 am When Illini football heads to Chicago on Sept. 15 to face USF, fans will be treated to a pregame Fan Fest filled with live music, inflatables, food trucks, Illini Walk and the Marching Illini Illini prepare for WBIT semifinals, program's first-ever appearance in April Apr 1, 2024 8:45 am Earning a spot in the semifinals of the inaugural WBIT, the Fighting Illini will take on Washington State at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Monday evening. Illini Pride membership available now for U of I students Aug 7, 2020 10:00 am Due to the announced reduced capacity at Memorial Stadium this season, student tickets for Illinois football will be available through a lottery system to only Illini Pride members. Illini Pride pass now available for Fighting Illini students Jun 5, 2017 11:45 am For $99, Illinois students get a ticket to all home football and men's basketball games (except over holiday break), access to Block I (football) and Orange Krush (men's basketball) sections Illini pull away for ACC/Big Ten Challenge victory Nov 30, 2016 11:30 am Malcolm Hill scored 22 points to lead Illinois to an 88-74 victory over North Carolina State on Tuesday night in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. Illini pull off nine-overtime upset at No. 7 Penn State Oct 22, 2021 4:00 pm After nine overtime periods — the longest game in college football history — Brandon Peters connected with Casey Washington in the end zone to lift the Illini to an upset win at Penn State, 20-18, on their homecoming weekend. Illini Ray Martin wins gold in men's 100-meter at Paralympics Sep 3, 2021 10:45 am Martin, who has won two silver medals at the Tokyo Paralympics, won his first gold Friday in the men’s 100-meter dash. He now has 10 total Paralympic medals. Illini ready for Orange Out tonight against MSU Feb 11, 2020 8:30 am Illinois will play in front of a sellout crowd for the third straight home game. Three of the last four games at State Farm Center are sold out, with Feb. 24 vs. Nebraska the only remaining date with tickets available. Illini resume Big Ten play Wednesday at Northwestern Jan 4, 2023 9:15 am Illinois has won eight straight Men's Basketball contests against Northwestern in a series that has featured many close games as of late, with nine of the last 10 decided by single digits, including six by five points or less. Illini return to Illinois Field for weekend series vs. Michigan Mar 30, 2023 10:45 am Fighting Illini baseball returns to Illinois Field on Friday to host Michigan for a three-game set in Champaign. Friday's contest is scheduled for a 6:00 p.m. first pitch, with 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. first pitches to follow on Saturday and Sunday. Illini roll Past Boise State, advance in NIT Mar 21, 2017 8:00 am No. 2 seed Illinois (20-14) will play fourth-seeded Central Florida (23-11) in a quarterfinal. Illini's 2021 football schedule changed Feb 8, 2021 9:45 am The Big Ten announces revised 2021 football schedule with changes to the Wisconsin and Penn State dates for Illinois. Illini safety Bennett Williams named an ESPN freshman All-American Dec 12, 2017 9:30 am Williams's 64 tackles were the second most in the Big Ten by a freshman. He was one of 16 true freshmen to start for the Illini in 2017 Illini second baseman Michael Massey named B1G Player of the Week Mar 7, 2018 10:15 am The sopohomore hit .500 with three doubles during a three-game sweep at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis Illini selected for NCAA Baseball Tournament May 28, 2019 10:15 am Illinois is a No. 2 seed and will travel to Oxford, Mississippi, to face No. 3-seed Clemson in the tournament's first round Friday at 3 p.m. CT. Illini sending full lineup to NCAA wrestling championships Mar 12, 2015 2:30 pm For the first time since 2006, the Illinois wrestling team will head to the NCAA Wrestling Championships with its full 10-man lineup. The NCAA Championships will be held at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri March 19-21. Illini senior balances studies and training for Rio 2016 May 10, 2016 11:00 am With the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games now only four months away, 22-year-old Ray Martin, a senior at Illinois in kinesiology, knows that he has taken on a lot – but is it too much? Illini set for final home series vs. Iowa May 9, 2024 9:15 am Illinois baseball concludes its seven-game homestand with its final home games of the season against Big Ten foe Iowa. The Illini enter the series in sole possession of first place in the Big Ten at 13-5. Illini Soccer advances to Big Ten Tournament semifinals Oct 29, 2018 8:45 am The No. 5-seeded Fighting Illini Soccer team advances to the semifinal round of the Big Ten Tournament after defeating the No. 4-seeded Wisconsin in penalty kicks on Sunday