blog posts Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame video: Lou Henson Mar 9, 2018 12:45 pm Lou Henson's legendary career spanned 41 years at three programs and he stands as the winningest coach in school history Illinois Athletics incentivizes vaccinations with suite sweepstakes Jul 12, 2021 1:30 pm Get a COVID-19 vaccination before the upcoming football season and you'll have a chance to win a Memorial Stadium suite for the Illinois football season opener against Nebraska on Aug. 28. Illinois Athletics joins Green Bandana Project Jul 28, 2020 9:30 am The program offers student-athletes training that focuses on recognizing and learning how to respond when someone is experiencing a mental health crisis. This peer to peer response can help to encourage those in need to get help. Illinois Athletics plans for safe return of student-athletes to campus May 26, 2020 9:00 am The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics is preparing to return groups of student-athletes to campus for voluntary summer training, with staggered arrivals beginning as early as June 3. Illinois at Purdue set for 2:30 p.m. CT on Sept. 25 Sep 13, 2021 1:30 pm The Illinois football game at Purdue on Sept. 25 is set to kick off at 2:30 p.m. CT on Big Ten Network. Illinois Baseball begins the road to Omaha Friday vs Clemson May 30, 2019 9:30 am The Illinois baseball team will make its 12th NCAA Tournament appearance this weekend at the Oxford Regional, starting Friday against Clemson at 3 p.m. CT. Illinois Baseball continues homestand tonight against Bradley Mar 28, 2017 8:45 am Illinois hosts Bradley for the first time in five years Tuesday in a game broadcast online on BTN Plus. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT. Illinois baseball head coach picks up career win No. 300 Apr 6, 2015 10:45 am Illinois baseball head coach Dan Hartleb picked up career win No. 300 in No. 15 Illinois' 17-2 rout of Northwestern on Easter Sunday. Illinois Baseball heading to Aruba, Curaçao in November Aug 8, 2018 9:30 am The Illini will play six games beginning Nov. 18 against former pro players, current pros and up-and-coming amateur prospects Illinois baseball keeps winning, beats Michigan State 8-4 May 17, 2019 11:45 am The No. 23 Illinois baseball team pounded six extra-base hits Thursday night, including homers from Zac Taylor and Kellen Sarver, to win at Michigan State, 8-4. Illinois took the opener of the three-game series and won for the 13th time in the last 16 games. Illinois Baseball rallies past Bradley in 10 innings Apr 24, 2019 9:30 am The Illini scored twice in the 10th inning Tuesday to beat Bradley 4-2 at Dozer Park in a game the Illini led three times. Michael Massey hit the go-ahead single with two outs in the 10th. Illinois Baseball ready for final home series of the season May 21, 2021 9:30 am The Illinois baseball team will take on Penn State this weekend at Illinois Field in their final three home games of the season. Seniors will be honored prior to the start of the game on Sunday. Illinois Baseball starts Big Ten Tournament Wednesday against Indiana May 22, 2018 9:00 am There is a lot on the line for Illinois. With an RPI of No. 50, the Illini are on the NCAA tournament bubble and looking to improve their resume Illinois Baseball sweeps Sunday doubleheader at Minnesota Apr 15, 2019 9:30 am Illinois (22-11, 3-5 Big Ten) has won five straight series at Minnesota. A win Monday would secure the Illini's first series sweep against Minnesota since 1997. Illinois Baseball takes extra-inning game 6-5 at Illinois State Apr 12, 2017 8:45 am Illinois infielder Tyler Engel delivered a pinch hit sac fly in the 10th inning Tuesday to score the winning run in a 6-5 victory at Illinois State. Illinois’ Buchanan recognized as Big Ten Golfer of the Year May 6, 2024 8:15 am Fighting Illini junior Jackson Buchanan, who was recognized earlier this week as a unanimous selection to the Big Ten All-Conference first team, has also been named Big Ten Golfer of the Year. Illinois Cross Country hosts Illini Open Friday Oct 19, 2017 9:45 am Cross country hosts the Illini Open on Friday at the UI Arboretum as they conclude the 2017 regular season. The women's 5K at 4 p.m.; the men's 8K will follow at 4:40 p.m. Illinois defeats Rutgers 54-51 Jan 13, 2020 7:45 am Illinois is 10-1 at State Farm Center this season. Illinois' defense spurs 79-74 win over Michigan State Feb 6, 2019 8:45 am Ayo Dosunmu scored 24 points, and Illinois used a swarming defense to upset No. 9 Michigan State, 79-74, on Monday night at State Farm Center Illinois dominates No. 2 Michigan in 76-53 road victory Mar 3, 2021 8:45 am It's the highest win against a ranked opponent on the road since the 1989 team's win at third-ranked Indiana. The Illini were led by Trent Frazier (22 points, 4 rebounds), Andre Curbelo (17 points, 6 rebounds) and Kofi Cockburn (12 points, 7 rebounds). Illinois’ Dumont de Chassart competes at Arnold Palmer Cup Jun 14, 2021 4:45 pm The 2021 Big Ten Co-Golfer of the Year competed for Team International in a hard-fought battle vs. Team USA at the 25th Arnold Palmer Cup held this weekend. Illinois earns four seed in Big Ten Tournament May 23, 2022 8:45 am The Fighting Illini baseball team is the No. 4 seed in the upcoming B1G tournament in Omaha (May 25-29), will play No. 5-seeded Michigan on Wednesday night in its first-round matchup at Charles Schwab Field. Illinois' Emery Parker is Big Ten Wrestler of the Week Jan 10, 2018 8:30 am 184-pounder won two matches this past weekend, defeating No. 6 Taylor Venz (Nebraska) and No. 18 Mitch Sliga (Northwestern), to help the Illini win both dual meets Illinois Faces Nebraska Saturday in Big Ten Tournament Semifinals Mar 16, 2024 12:45 pm Following a 77-74 comeback victory over Ohio State in the quarterfinals, No. 2 seed Illinois faces No. 3 seed Nebraska in the Big Ten Tournament (BTT) semifinals on Saturday afternoon (2:30 p.m. CT, CBS). Illinois falls in Braggin' Rights game Dec 24, 2018 9:30 am Trent Frazier led the Illini with 28 points on 10-of-20 shooting, including 6-of-13 from three-point range, but it was not enough as Missouri pulled away late Illinois Field set for today's home opener Mar 8, 2022 8:45 am Illini baseball will host Eastern Illinois for the team's home opener at 4 p.m. The Illini picked up their first ranked win of the season on Saturday, a 6-2 victory over No. 25 West Virginia. Illinois Football adopts clear bag policy for 2018 Aug 15, 2018 11:45 am A clear bag policy for entrance into Memorial Stadium is being initiated for the 2018 football season. Illinois joins the other 13 Big Ten schools with either a clear bag or no bag policy Illinois Football home opener Saturday against Toledo Aug 29, 2023 2:45 pm Illini football opens the 134th season in program history with a game against the reigning MAC champion Toledo Rockets on Saturday night at Memorial Stadium. Opening kickoff is slated for 6:30 p.m. CT on Big Ten Network. Illinois Football mini-plans are available now May 16, 2017 12:30 pm Both the two- and three-game mini-plans offer seats in the Horseshoe seating area of Memorial Stadium and limited quantities are available Illinois football mini ticket plans are on sale May 15, 2019 1:00 pm Two- and three-game mini ticket plans for the 2019 Illinois football season are on sale through the Fighting Illini ticket office. Illinois Football Returns To Soldier Field May 21, 2018 8:15 am Tickets, seating chart, more information on the September 15 game against South Florida Illinois Football Signing Day coverage Feb 3, 2016 11:30 am Signing Day Central is the only site for official confirmation as each letter of intent is received inside the football complex. Illinois Football signs 19 on National Signing Day Dec 20, 2023 11:30 am Coach Bret Bielema continued Illinois' rise in recruiting by signing his third-straight top-50 recruiting class, a feat achieved at Illinois for the first time since the beginning of recruiting rankings, according to 247Sports. Illinois football's impressive semester in the classroom Jul 11, 2016 10:00 am The Fighting Illini football team had an impressive semester in the classroom this past spring, continuing a 4-year trend of rising grade-point-averages and graduates. Illinois football to broadcast in Mandarin Chinese online Aug 31, 2015 9:00 am Illinois Athletics and the Fighting Illini Radio Network, under the direction of Fighting Illini Sports Properties, have announced that home football games at Memorial Stadium will be broadcast in Mandarin Chinese online. Illinois Football travels to Minnesota on Saturday Oct 31, 2023 11:15 am Following its off weekend, the Illinois football team is back in action Saturday against Minnesota in Minneapolis. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. CT on Big Ten Network. Illinois Football uniforms to promote social justice awareness Oct 22, 2020 2:45 pm The players have been active in the area of social justice since returning to campus this summer, and these uniform changes are another example of their continued advocacy for social change. Illinois has changed plans for a multimillion-dollar football facilities project Jun 21, 2017 11:45 am Chicago Tribune (June 20) Renovation of the south horseshoe of Memorial Stadium will be put on hold in favor of a new building attached to an indoor practice facility. Illinois’ Holešínská earns All-Big Ten honorable mention Mar 3, 2020 9:00 am Holešínská, a reshirt junior, leads the Illini in scoring at 13.0 points per game. She's done most of her damage from three-point range with a three-point percentage of .418. Illinois' Homecoming game time announced Oct 9, 2023 9:45 am Illinois' Homecoming game against Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 21 will kick off at 2:30 p.m. CT, the conference office announced on Monday. Television coverage for the game will be announced following games played on Oct. 14. Illinois hosts ITA Indoor Championships this weekend Feb 11, 2021 12:30 pm The 46th annual ITA Division I National Men's Team Indoor Championship showcases eight of the top men's Division I teams in the three-day tournament to crown an indoor national champion at Atkins Tennis Center. Illinois kicks off 2022 football season this Saturday Aug 22, 2022 11:00 am The Illinois football team opens its 133rd season of football on Saturday at Memorial Stadium with a Week 0 matchup against Wyoming. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. CT on Big Ten Network. Illinois looks to keep the cannon Saturday vs. Purdue Oct 26, 2020 8:00 am The Illinois football team kicks off its home schedule Saturday with the Battle for the Cannon against Purdue. Big Ten Network will carry the television broadcast at 11 a.m. CT. Illinois, Maryland meet Saturday on NBC Oct 10, 2023 1:00 pm The Fighting Illini and Terrapins play on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT at SECU Stadium in a game broadcast on NBC. Illinois (2-4, 0-3 Big Ten) is looking for its first Big Ten win after dropping a 20-7 decision to Nebraska last Friday. Illinois Men’s Basketball signs top 20 class for 2024 Nov 9, 2023 9:00 am Head coach Brad Underwood announced Wednesday the signing of top-35 national recruit Morez Johnson Jr. and three-star prospects Jason Jakstys and Jase Butler to national letters of intent on the first day of the early signing period. Illinois-Michigan State matchup postponed Jan 14, 2021 8:30 am The Fighting Illini women's basketball team's contest vs. Michigan State, scheduled for Thursday (Jan. 14), has been postponed due to COVID-19-related concerns within the Spartans program. Illinois-Missouri Braggin' Rights Basketball, Dec. 22 Jul 31, 2018 8:45 am Illinois holds a commanding 25-12 lead over Missouri in the annual rivalry game, with a five-year winning streak coming into this season's match-up Illinois names inaugural class to its Athletics Hall Of Fame Feb 23, 2017 10:45 am The 28-person Class of 2017, dates back to the first Illini football team in 1890, through the addition of women's varsity teams in the early 1970s, and up to coaches and athletes from the current century. Illinois, Nebraska battle for first Big Ten win on Friday night Oct 5, 2023 3:15 pm The Fighting Illini are back in Memorial Stadium this week for its first home Big Ten West game of the season. Illinois squares off with Nebraska as both teams look to get in the win column in conference play for the first time this year. Illinois No. 11 in AP Top 100 programs of all-time list Apr 5, 2017 8:30 am The Fighting Illini basketball program has been ranked as the No. 11 college basketball program of all-time by the Associated Press. Illinois is the second-highest Big Ten program, behind only Indiana (No. 6).