blog posts Illini Men's Basketball gets a win against Purdue Jan 11, 2016 9:45 am Malcolm Hill scored 30 points and Kendrick Nunn added 22 to lead Illinois past No. 20 Purdue 84-70 on Sunday. Illini Men's Basketball fights off feisty Yale Bulldogs, 69-65 Dec 10, 2015 10:45 am Kendrick Nunn scored 18 of his career-high 28 points in the second half and Malcolm Hillfinished with 20 Wednesday night to help Illinois beat Yale 69-65. Illini Men's Basketball falls to Virginia in Main Event Title Game Nov 21, 2022 8:00 am No. 19 Illinois fell in the Continental Tire Main Event championship game to No. 16 Virginia, 70-61, on Sunday afternoon in Las Vegas. Jayden Epps led the Illini with 14 points off the bench. Coleman Hawkins had 10 points and three blocks. Illini Men's Basketball debuts at No. 8 in AP poll Nov 9, 2020 1:45 pm Illinois will open the 2020-21 season at No. 8 in the Associated Press Top 25 - its highest preseason ranking since starting off at No. 5 prior to 2004-05. It marks the first time Illinois enters a season ranked since 2010-11 (No. 13). Illini Men's Basketball cruises past Wash U in Sunday exhibition Oct 31, 2016 9:45 am The Fighting Illini led by as many as 29 points and cruised to an 82-75 exhibition win against Washington University Sunday at State Farm Center. Illini Men's Basketball back home vs Hawaii tonight Nov 18, 2019 8:45 am After a week off, Illinois begins a five-game homestand tonight, hosting Hawaii (7 p.m.). Illini Men's Basketball at Penn State tonight Feb 14, 2023 8:00 am The Illini have back-to-back road trips this week, beginning Tuesday night at Penn State (6 p.m. CT, ESPNU). Illinois has won eight of its last 10 games, compiling four- and three-game win streaks during this stretch. Illini Men's Basketball at Penn State tonight Dec 23, 2020 9:30 am No. 18 Illinois Men's Basketball concludes a stretch with five out of six away from home, making a second straight trip to the East to face Penn State tonight (5:30 p.m. CT, BTN). Illini Men's Basketball at Indiana Saturday Feb 17, 2023 2:45 pm Illinois begins a stretch of four games in nine days Saturday at Indiana (11 a.m. CT, ESPN). Illinois has won two straight in Bloomington, but hasn't won three in a row at Indiana since the 1988-1990 seasons. Illini Men's Basketball at home against Arkansas State tonight Nov 12, 2021 9:15 am No. 11 Illinois is back in action Friday night, hosting Arkansas State (8 p.m. CT, B1G+). The Illini carry a six-game winning streak at State Farm Center. Illini men hold off Spartans 59-54, win third straight Feb 9, 2015 1:30 pm See highlights from the Fighting Illini's 59-54 win at Michigan State on Feb. 7, 2015. Illini loss to top-ranked Connecticut in Elite Eight caps great season Apr 1, 2024 10:15 am After advancing to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2005 and for the 10th time in program history, Big Ten Tournament champion Illinois finished the 2023-24 season with a 29-9 record, its third-most wins in program history. Illini look to stay hot vs. Minnesota tonight Jan 30, 2020 8:30 am Carrying the Big Ten's longest active winning streak at six games – No. 19 Illinois returns to State Farm Center on Thursday night, hosting Minnesota (6:30 pm). Illini look to stay hot vs. #19 Buckeyes tonight Mar 5, 2020 9:15 am Currently one-half game out of first place in the Big Ten standings, Illinois plays its final road game of the season on Thursday night at Ohio State. Illini look to keep the hat, earn bowl berth against northwestern Nov 21, 2023 9:45 am Illinois returns to Memorial Stadium to battle for The Hat in its regular-season finale and Senior Day game against Northwestern. Kickoff is slated for 2:30 p.m. CT on Big Ten Network. Illini kicker Chase McLaughlin having record breaking year Oct 26, 2018 9:30 am McLaughlin has emerged as one of the best in the nation. Now in his third season as primary kicker, McLaughlin has hit 35-of-50 field goals and 63-of-63 point-after attempts Illini in the NFL Jan 4, 2018 1:30 pm See how all 21 former Fighting Illini athletes performed in the NFL in 2017. Illini in the Major League Baseball playoffs Oct 4, 2017 12:30 pm Former Illini pitcher Tanner Roark could get the Game 4 start in the National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs Illini in Nicaragua May 22, 2017 10:00 am At the stadium, we interacted and played with the local girls as the Nicaraguan SWB coaches ran practice. We did passing patterns, scrimmages, and technical dribbling drills. Illini host Spartans in 'Hail to the Orange Out' Jan 13, 2023 9:15 am Fighting Illini Mens Basketball looks to improve to .500 in league play (2-3), hosting Big Ten co-leader Michigan State tonight (8 p.m.). Wear orange! Illini host Rutgers for 'We Back Pat' night Jan 16, 2024 2:45 pm The 'We Back Pat' promotion honors legendary women's basketball coach and player Pat Summitt, who passed away in 2016 after a lengthy battle with early onset dementia and Alzheimer's. Illini host OSU for first time in four years on Saturday Jan 15, 2021 4:45 pm After nearly a week off following the postponement of Wednesday's game at Nebraska, Illinois returns to action Saturday at home against No. 21 Ohio State (11 a.m. CT, FOX). Illini host Ohio State for Pack the House on Thursday Jan 25, 2024 8:30 am Illinois (8-9, 2-5 B1G) vs. #12 Ohio State (15-3, 6-1 B1G). 6 pm start time at State Farm Center. Illinois trails 20-57 in the all-time record with the Buckeyes, who claimed last season's meeting in Columbus, 87-81. Illini host Notre Dame in Big Ten/ACC Challenge Nov 29, 2021 9:00 am Two Midwest programs located 200 miles apart are playing for only the fourth time since 1973, but the 43rd time overall. Illinois leads the all-times series 27-15, but Notre Dame has won the last three games. Illini host Minnesota, Indiana for a pair of weekend B1G duals Feb 4, 2022 8:45 am Illini wrestling is set to host a pair of weekend dual meets - Minnesota comes on Friday night, followed by Indiana on Sunday afternoon. Prior to Sunday's dual, the seniors on the Fighting Illini wrestling team will be recognized. Illini hosting Big 10 men's tennis tournament this weekend Apr 23, 2015 10:45 am The No. 4 ranked Fighting Illini men's tennis team will play host for the 2015 Big Ten Tournament with the matches set to be held at the Kahn Outdoor Tennis Complex at the Atkins Tennis Center. Tournament play begins on Thursday, April 23 and will be conclude with the championship match at noon on Sunday, April 26. Illini host Hoosiers for Senior Weekend Mar 26, 2021 1:15 pm The Illinois volleyball team is set to wrap up its 2020-21 home schedule this weekend as the Illini welcome in Indiana for Senior Weekend on March 26-27 in Huff Hall. Illini hold steady through 36 holes at NCAA Bath Regional May 17, 2023 10:45 am Illini men's golf maintained second place with a 6-under 278 during Round 2 of the NCAA Bath Regional at Eagle Eye Golf Club on Wednesday, minus-18 after 36-holes and 10 shots behind Georgia in the race for the team title. Illini hold off Hawkeyes to grab a second Big Ten tournament win Mar 10, 2016 5:00 pm Jalen Coleman-Lands scored 17 points and Malcolm Hill broke a tie with a 16-foot jumper with 1:14 to go Thursday, helping Illinois fend off No. 20 Iowa's frantic comeback for a stunning 68-66 upset in the Big Ten tournament. Illini HOF inaugural class: Watch the Mannie Jackson, Jerry Colangelo speeches Oct 6, 2017 10:15 am The University of Illinois celebrated its incredible athletics legacy by inducting its inaugural class of the Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame at State Farm Center Illini head to Wisconsin, Minnesota for the weekend Mar 24, 2021 3:45 pm The Illinois Fighting Illini women's tennis squad will be on the road this weekend for two conference matches, against the Wisconsin Badgers on Friday at noon, and, against the Minnesota Gophers on Sunday morning. Illini have record-breaking day in win over Red Flash Dec 20, 2021 8:45 am Illinois basketball had its best offensive outing of the season with a 106-48 win over Saint Francis Pennsylvania at State Farm Center, including a record-breaking 18 three-pointers, the most in program history. Illini hang on to defeat Merrimack Dec 11, 2019 8:30 am Illinois Women's Basketball defeated Merrimack 75-72 at State Farm Center on Tuesday. Freshman Kennedi Myles recorded her fourth career double-double with a career-high 23 points with 12 rebounds. Illini gymnast Fletcher named Big Ten Freshman of the Week Jan 16, 2019 8:45 am Michael Fletcher earned the all-around crown in his first meet for the Fighting Illini Illini golf team advances to match play, secures No. 1 seed at NCAA Golf Championship May 28, 2024 11:45 am The Illinois men's golf team advanced to match play at the 2024 NCAA Golf Championship, winning by a 16-stroke margin and securing the No. 1 seed in the eight-team bracket that will determine the team title. Illini golf set for 10th straight NCAA championship appearance May 26 May 23, 2017 10:00 am The 2017 NCAA Men's Golf Championship will be held at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, Illinois, May 26-31. Illini Golf in the pros: Stricker wins U.S. Senior Open Championship Jul 1, 2019 9:30 am Illinois alum Steve Stricker won his second major championship on Sunday, as he took a commanding six-shot lead over the tournament field at the Warren Golf Course at Notre Dame. Illini Golfers garner All-Big Ten accolades May 5, 2021 4:15 pm Junior Adrien Dumont de Chassart shared Big Ten Co-Golfer of the Year honors and was one of a trio of Illini – along with fifth-year senior Michael Feagles and sophomore Jerry Ji – to earn first-team All-Big Ten accolades. Illini golfers earn B1G postseason honors, Herendeen named Freshman of the Year May 1, 2024 9:30 am Max Herendeen was the unanimous choice as the Big Ten Freshman of the Year and joined junior Jackson Buchanan to give Illinois two unanimous selections to the All-Big Ten first team. Illini golfer Herendeen named to GCAA All-Freshman team Jun 3, 2024 9:00 am Fighting Illini men's golfer Max Herendeen has been selected as one of five first-year players nationally on the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA ) All-Freshman Team. Illini Golf advances to East Lake Cup finals with win over Texas Nov 2, 2016 11:15 am Illinois will face 2016 NCAA Champion Oregon in the Championship match Illini freshmen lead the way in loss to Hoosiers, 73 - 65 Jan 4, 2019 9:30 am Freshmen Ayo Dosunmu and Giorgi Bezhanishvili combined for 38 points in Illinois' 73-65 loss to #21 Indiana Thursday at Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana Illini force five turnovers in dominant win at Nebraska Nov 23, 2020 11:30 am Illinois shows up on both sides of the ball in dominant win over Nebraska in Lincoln. Illini Football wraps up training camp Aug 22, 2016 11:15 am Game planning for the opening day game against Murray State (September 3) up next. Illini Football wraps up spring ball with Orange and Blue Spring Game at Memorial Stadium Apr 22, 2024 8:30 am Illinois will open its 2024 fall schedule at Memorial Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 29, when the Illini host Eastern Illinois. Illini football vs. Purdue gameday timeline Oct 7, 2016 12:15 pm The Fighting Illini (1-3 overall, 0-1 B1G West) return home to host Purdue (2-2 overall, 0-1 B1G West) and battle for the Cannon rivalry trophy this Saturday at Memorial Stadium (2:30 pm CT on BTN). Illini Football vs Penn State to air on ABC Oct 12, 2021 9:00 am The Illinois football game at Penn State will be broadcast on ABC on Oct. 23, the Big Ten conference office and television partners announced Monday. The game is currently scheduled as an 11 a.m. CT kickoff. Illini Football travels to No. 14 Wisconsin for 2020 opener Oct 20, 2020 10:00 am The Illinois football team begins its 2020 season Friday evening (7 p.m., BTN) at Wisconsin, the first game of the season for any Big Ten teams. Illini Football travels to Minnesota Saturday for matchup on ESPN2 Nov 2, 2021 9:30 am The Illinois football team is back on the road for the second time in two weeks with a trip to Minnesota on Saturday. The game is set for 11 a.m. CT on ESPN2. Illini Football travels to Iowa for final regular-season road trip Nov 15, 2023 8:45 am Winners of three of their last four games, the Fighting Illini football team hits the road for a matchup with the Big Ten West-leading Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday. Illinois and Iowa are set to kick off at 2:30 p.m. CT on FS1.