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  • Illini baseball players mob Justin Janas after his game-winning hit

    Illini walk-off Nebraska on Senior Day in wild finish

    May 16, 2022 9:30 am

    The Illini came back from a four-run deficit to take the final game of the series against Nebraska, 5-4. Justin Janas singled home Branden Comia in the bottom of the ninth inning to give Illinois the series win.

  • an Illini volleyball player high-fives other Illini volleyball players

    Illini Volleyball takes on Penn State, Iowa this weekend

    Sep 29, 2023 11:30 am

    Illinois volleyball welcomes #15 Penn State and Iowa to Huff Hall. The Fighting Illini take on the ranked Nittany Lions tonight at 8 p.m., and the Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday at 6 p.m. 

  • three players react with glee after an advantageous play

    Illini Volleyball takes down Spartans in five-set thriller

    Sep 25, 2023 1:00 pm

    The Fighting Illini improved to 6-6 on the year with a 1-1 record in league play. Michigan State dropped to 9-4 this season and 1-1 against conference opponents. The team's 17 blocks were a season-high for the Orange and Blue.

  • Outside hitter Raina Terry winds up for a kill in Wednesday's match against Penn State

    Illini Volleyball stuns No. 11 Penn State

    Oct 27, 2022 9:30 am

    In front of a rowdy crowd at Huff Hall, the Illinois volleyball team upset No. 11 Penn State in a four set battle on Wednesday night. The Illini victory was the team's first triumph over a nationally ranked opponent this season. 

  • Illini volleyball players celebrate in EIU's gym

    Illini Volleyball secures fourth straight win with sweep at EIU

    Sep 15, 2022 9:30 am

    Wednesday's win pushed Illinois to a 5-3 record on the season including a 3-1 mark in true road matches. The victory moved the Orange and Blue to 20-4 in all-time meetings against Eastern Illinois.

  • Illini Couple Pam and Kevin Paradies return to the Eternal Flame, where they kissed as freshmen.

    Illini Valentines Kevin and Pam: Eternal Flames

    Feb 14, 2024 8:15 am

    'I was a pledge in my sorority and the older girls told me, "Whatever you do, don’t sit with a boy on that bench by the (Eternal Flame),"' recalls Pam. 'Because if you do and if you kiss him, you’re gonna get married.'

  • Terence Shannon Jr. shoots a layup surrounded by three Nebraska defenders

    Illini use big second half to roll past Nebraska, 72-56

    Feb 1, 2023 8:30 am

    A strong Illinois defensive stand in the final minutes of the game kept Nebraska without a field goal for the last six minutes of action, and four Illini finished in double figures in the 16-point victory.

  • “La Creación (The Creation).” Diego Rivera, 1922-23; Amphitheater of the National Preparatory School, former College of San Ildefonso, UNAM. Photograph: Ricardo Alvarado Tapia, 2017. AFMT, IIA, UNAM. Courtesy Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Illini Union Art Gallery exhibition featuring photos of Mexican Muralism

    Sep 1, 2023 3:30 pm

    Murals created on the campus of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México in Mexico City have been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The exhibition in the Illini Union Art Gallery runs from September 7 to September 29.

  • Makira Cook dribbles the ball during the championship game on Wednesday night

    Illini trio named to WBIT All-Tournament team, Cook named Most Outstanding Player

    Apr 4, 2024 8:30 am

    Fighting Illini women's basketball's Kendall Bostic, Genesis Bryant, and Makira Cook were all named to the WBIT's all-tournament team. The trio helped guide the Illini to their first postseason title in program history. 

  • graphic with both teams' logos, game-time details in text

    Illini to host Kansas in charity exhibition game benefiting Maui wildfire relief

    Aug 21, 2023 10:00 am

    The men's basketball programs will partner in a charity exhibition game (5 p.m., Oct. 29) at State Farm Center and televised by BTN. All proceeds from this game will be donated to the Hawai'i Community Foundation Maui Strong Fund.

  • a leaping high five between infielders Colton Quagliano and Ryan Moerman

    Illini tally 19 hits in 15-5 win over Northern Illinois

    Apr 15, 2024 8:45 am

    Illinois baseball (18-13) opened its weekend series vs. Northern Illinois (11-22) with a 15-5 victory at Illinois Field on Friday night. They went on to sweep the Huskies with wins on Saturday and Sunday. 

  • five Illini players look weary as they walk up the floor during overtime at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night

    Illini take down No. 2 Texas in overtime

    Dec 7, 2022 8:45 am

    Illinois fought back from a double-digit second-half deficit to force overtime and take down No. 2 Texas, 85-78. Freshman guard Jayden Epps scored the Illini's final five points of the second half to send the game to overtime.

  • Illini players celebrate in the end zone after the game-winning catch

    Illini take down Indiana in overtime behind historic offensive explosion

    Nov 13, 2023 8:15 am

    John Paddock, making his first start with the Orange and Blue, put together one of the greatest passing performances in program history, totaling 507 passing yards - a Memorial Stadium record and the second-most in program history.



  • Illini take care of business in dominant home win over Michigan

    Feb 14, 2024 8:00 am

    No. 14 Illinois trailed for only 10 seconds and completed the regular-season sweep over Michigan with a resounding 97-68 home win over the Wolverines at State Farm Center on Tuesday night. 

  • Illini players celebrate their conference championship

    Illini sweep Purdue, secure outright Big Ten Championship

    May 20, 2024 9:15 am

    The Illini's win completed the series sweep of Purdue and put an exclamation point on the program's outright Big Ten championship, clinched by Nebraska's loss to Michigan State earlier in the day. 

  • Happy Illinois graduates image by Fred Zwicky

    Illini Success report spotlights postgraduation outcomes, rising starting salaries for recent grads

    Apr 10, 2024 8:45 am

    We know U of I provides a world-class educational experience. This data 'demonstrates that the decision to come here is also a great investment in your life and career after you graduate,' says Chancellor Robert Jones.

  • The on-air and production team for 'Illini Sports Night' in a group pose during an Illini Women's Basketball game

    ‘Illini Sports Night’ airs first show on B1G+ network

    Mar 23, 2023 4:30 pm

    'It was awesome to see that hard work and preparation create a live show,' said Emmie Larson, senior in journalism and executive producer of Illini Sports Night. 'This is something we’ve all never done before. It was cool to know we were capable of doing that.'

  • Illini Solar Car exhibits 'Calypso' at Chicago Auto Show

    Feb 16, 2024 4:45 pm

    Started in 2014, Illini Solar Car has been designing, building, and racing some of America's best solar cars. Calypso is the third generation solar-electric vehicle from Illini Solar Car - the lightest and most efficient car yet. 

  • Infielders meet on the pitchers mound during a previous Illini Softball contest

    Illini Softball welcomes DePaul for tonight's game

    Apr 25, 2023 8:45 am

    Illinois softball welcomes DePaul for a contest at Eichelberger Field tonight, with the first pitch slated for 5 p.m. on B1G+. Illinois is coming off its first series sweep this season after taking down Michigan State last weekend.

  • composite image of the honorees

    Illini Softball: Seven named to All-Big Ten teams

    May 11, 2022 11:00 am

    Avrey Steiner named First Team All-Big Ten. Sydney Sickels, Kailee Powell named Second Team. Paige Berkmeyer, Lauren Wiles, Stevie Meade named to the All-Freshman team. Lakyn Wagoner earned the Sportsmanship Award.

  • junior Delaney Rummell awaits a pitch at the plate. She went 2-for-4 with her second grand slam of the season in the third

    Illini Softball completes sweep of Rutgers

    Apr 18, 2022 8:45 am

    In the Easter Sunday series finale, the Fighting Illini softball team secured their second-straight series sweep and tenth-straight victory, defeating Rutgers 9-1 at Rutgers Softball Complex.

  • Illini Soccer players embrace during a match against Butler last year

    Illini Soccer opens season this weekend hosting Illinois State, Toledo

    Aug 18, 2022 10:15 am

    The Illini kick off the action on Thursday (Aug. 18) with its season and home opener against Illinois State at 7 p.m. CT, before taking on Toledo for Senior Day on Sunday (Aug. 21).

  • outside hitter Jessica Nunge prepares to serve during the match against Rutgers on Sunday, October 15, 2023

    Illini slay Scarlet Knights in four-set home win

    Oct 16, 2023 10:00 am

    Illinois used a team-high 24 kills from Raina Terry to take down Rutgers, 3-1, at Huff Hall on Sunday afternoon. The Fighting Illini improved to 8-10 on the season and 3-5 in Big Ten play.

  • view of Illinois Field from the stands during a night game

    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. 

  • Quincy Guerier shoots a jump shot over an Iowa defender

    Illini secure road win over Iowa in regular-season finale

    Mar 11, 2024 8:15 am

    Leading by as many as 21 points, the Fighting Illini finished with the conference's second-best road record in Big Ten play with a 6-4 mark away from State Farm Center. 

  • An Illini batter looks intensely at an incoming pitch

    Illini score 16 runs in dominant win over Illinois State

    Apr 12, 2023 8:00 am

    Fighting Illini baseball (14-15) got back into the win column in a big way on Tuesday night, scoring 16 runs on 17 hits in a 16-5 victory over Illinois State (10-17) at Duffy Bass Field.  

  • Kendall Bostic shoots a layup against Penn State on her way to her 11th double-double of the season, scoring a team-high 22 points and grabbing a season-best 18 rebounds.

    Illini run past Penn State for 20th win

    Feb 20, 2023 9:00 am

    Illinois Womens Basketball cruised to victory on Sunday afternoon, using 20-point outings from Kendall Bostic and Genesis Bryant to take down Penn State, 85-62, in front of a big State Farm Center crowd.

  • right handed pitcher Cory Bunselmeyer shown pitching in relief during an earlier game

    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. 

  • senior guard Terrence Shannon Jr. featured on graphic promoting the 1/4/2023 men's basketball game

    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.

  • Terrence Shannon Jr. follows through on a shot over two Northwestern defenders

    Illini rally for win over Northwestern

    Feb 24, 2023 8:30 am

    Illinois overcame a 16-point deficit in the final 11 minutes to defeat Northwestern, 66-62, on Thursday night. The Illini trailed by as many as 18 in the contest, but outscored the Wildcats 47-25 in the second half.

  • team photo with Illini Women's basketball players and coaches

    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. 

  • Cole Kirschsieper delivers a pitch

    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.

  • happy Illini football players along the sidelines in Madison

    Illini overpower Wisconsin for Big Ten West road win

    Oct 3, 2022 8:00 am

    Illinois picked up its first Big Ten win of the season on Saturday, taking down Wisconsin, 34-10, in Madison for the first time since 2002. The Illini scored 17 points on three takeaways to move to 1-1 in conference play and 4-1 overall.

  • five Illini form a tight huddle

    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. 

  • image of Sensire Harris on graphic promoting the Big Ten Tournament game on March 9, 2023

    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.

  • Five Illini huddle on court during a previous basketball game

    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.

  • Quincy Guerrier featured on a graphic promoting the basketball game against Penn State on Feb. 21,2024

    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.  

  • U of I's Formula SAE race car cruises down the track

    Illini Motorsports: National Champions!

    Jun 28, 2022 9:30 am

    For the first time in its Formula SAE 40-year history, U of I's team won both competitions that comprised the 2022 Formula SAE National Collegiate series, finishing as the national champions with a nearly clean sweep of first-place trophies.

  • Illinois Men's Tennis players huddle before a match

    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 tennis player leaps to hit an overhand shot

    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 Golf team poses with Big Ten Championship trophy

    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.

  • Men's golf team, all wearing tournament champion shirts and caps, pose with trophy

    Illini\ Men's Golf wins eighth straight B1G championship

    May 1, 2023 8:45 am

    The No. 3-ranked Fighting Illini men's golf team claimed the 2023 Big Ten Championship on Sunday, cruising to the title by a 17-stroke margin, 

  • aerial shot of the Eagle Eye Golf Club, which will host the Bath Regional NCAA competition

    Illini Men’s Golf selected top seed at NCAA Bath Regional

    May 4, 2023 9:30 am

    The men's golf program, coming off its conference-record eighth consecutive Big Ten Championship, is set to travel to the NCAA Regional in Bath, Mich. The Orange and Blue have now qualified for each of the last 15 NCAA Regionals. 

  • a hole at the Stanford golf course

    Illini Men’s Golf selected for NCAA Stanford Regional

    May 2, 2024 9:15 am

    The Orange and Blue have now qualified for each of the last 16 NCAA regionals, and will make their 19th appearance overall. Coach Mike Small has led the Illini to five NCAA Regional titles.  

  • Illini Mens Golf season ends in NCAA quarterfinal match

    May 29, 2024 8:15 am

    Despite the loss, the quarterfinal berth secures a fifth-place tie for the Illini in the final NCAA Championship standings, the program's ninth top-five national finish under head coach Mike Small since the current format was adopted in 2009.

  • posed shot of Illini Men's Golf team at Southern Highlands

    Illini Men's Golf rallies for big win at Southern Highlands tournament

    Mar 1, 2023 10:45 am

    The No. 7-ranked Illini men's golf team rallied from 10 shots down during Tuesday's final round to secure an incredible, come-from-behind win against one of collegiate golf's premier fields at the Southern Highlands Collegiate. 

  • Men's golf team, with Coach Small, poses with the invitational trophy

    Illini Men's Golf overcomes elements for Dayton Flyer Invitational title

    Oct 19, 2022 8:15 am

    Behind a third-consecutive top-five finish from senior Tommy Kuhl, the Illini recorded the low team score in Rounds 2 and 3 to move past WSU and hold off MU for the four-stroke win, the 80th of Coach Mike Small's career.

  • an Illini golfer squats as he studies his upcoming putt

    Illini Men's Golf begins B1G title chase Friday

    Apr 24, 2024 4:00 pm

    The Illini are in search of their ninth consecutive conference title, their 14th in the last 15 league championships dating back to the 2008-09 season, and the program's 21st Big Ten crown overall. 

  • sophomore Jackson Buchanan waves to the crowd after sinking a putt

    Illini Men's Golf advances to match play at NCAA Championship

    May 30, 2023 11:00 am

    The Illinois men's golf team advanced to the match play portion of the 2023 NCAA Men's Golf Championship behind three top-10 individual scores, highlighted by sophomore Jackson Buchanan's runner-up finish.   

  • Junior center BRANDON LIEB featured on graphic promoting the game on January 19, 2023

    Illini Men's Basketball welcomes Hoosiers to State Farm Center tonight

    Jan 19, 2023 10:30 am

    Illinois comes into tonight's game (7:30 start, FS1) tied for the Big Ten's longest active winning streak at four straight. That matches U of I's 4-0 start to open the year.