blog posts Justin Janas wins Big Ten batting title Jun 1, 2021 11:00 am 'For him to hit with a consistency in the middle of the lineup his first year in the Big Ten is an unbelievable accomplishment. His season is one of the best a hitter has had in Illinois history,' said Coach Dan Hartleb. Three Illini greats on College Football Hall of Fame ballot Jun 2, 2016 10:00 am Sixteen former Illini are currently enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame. The most recent Illini inducted was wide receiver David Williams in 2005. Men's Golf concludes season in NCAA quarterfinal battle Jun 2, 2021 10:30 am The Illini men's golf team fell in a hard-fought battle with the No. 4-seeded and top-ranked Oklahoma Sooners, 3-2, in the quarterfinal round of the NCAA Men's Golf Championship Illini Football summer camp season has arrived Jun 3, 2016 11:00 am Lovie Smith and staff to hold camps in Chicagoland and Champaign in June Fighting Illini announce Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2022 Jun 7, 2022 10:30 am The University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics named 15 new members to the UI Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2022, including athletes and coaches from 11 different teams. Mike Hebert's impact on Fighting Illini Volleyball Jun 10, 2022 9:30 am This two-part series showcases how former head coach Mike Herbert evolved Illinois volleyball into a unit that would earn Illini women's athletics' first three Big Ten championships. 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. Quinn, Poulter named Dike Eddleman Athletes of the Year Jun 21, 2019 11:45 am Illini Volleyball setter Jordyn Poulter and track and field sprinter Devin Quinn are recipients of the 2018-19 Dike Eddleman Awards presented annually to the top Fighting Illini female and male athlete. Dike Eddleman Athlete of the Year nominees Jun 22, 2021 9:15 am Illinois has announced its nominees for Dike Eddleman male and female Athlete of the Year. Here is a look at the top achievements from the most accomplished Fighting Illini athletes this year. Eight named Preseason All-Big Ten by Phil Steele Jun 25, 2021 9:45 am Eight Fighting Illini football players were named to Phil Steele's All-Big Ten teams, led by first-team selections for LB Jake Hansen and OLB Owen Carney Jr. Hansen was also picked as a Preseason All-American by Phil Steele. Former Illini Anderson set to compete at Wimbledon main draw Jul 2, 2018 8:15 am Former Illinois All-American and US Open finalist, Kevin Anderson, is set to compete in the opening day of Wimbledon on Monday, July 2 51 Illini named to Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Award list Jul 11, 2018 11:30 am The list recognizes student-athletes with a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.7 or higher for the 2017-18 academic year that were also named Academic All-Big Ten Illini Football training camp schedule announced Jul 19, 2018 11:30 am Training Camp runs Aug. 3-18 and is open to the public; Fan Appreciation Day set for Aug. 18 Dee Brown: 'Happy to be home' Jul 21, 2015 2:00 pm One of the most successful and likeable Illinois athletes of all-time is back on campus this summer. Dosunmu selected 38th by Chicago Bulls in NBA Draft Jul 30, 2021 10:30 am Coach Underwood: 'The Bulls are getting a young man of the highest character with unparalleled work ethic, and above all else, a winner. We are thrilled for Ayo...and proud that he will be representing Fighting Illini Basketball at the highest level.' Fighting Illini Football training camp central Aug 2, 2019 9:30 am Training camp is underway at the Campus Recreation Fields, just blocks from Memorial Stadium. Training camp practices from Aug. 2-17 will be open to the public and free. Meet 'The Lads': Illinois' international specialists combo Aug 13, 2021 11:30 am The support from Head Coach Bielema was visible from the moment the lads met him and was a defining factor in their return as super-seniors. But the two also felt they had goals left as a team to accomplish at Illinois. Pedrya Seymour advances to 100m hurdles semifinal Aug 16, 2016 12:15 pm The Bahamian hurdler will compete in the event semifinal on Wednesday, August 17 at 6:45 p.m. central time. The event final is scheduled for later that evening at 8:55 p.m. Illini Volleyball sweeps Air Force, earns Bobcat Classic Championship Aug 28, 2017 8:45 am Junior Ali Bastianelli was named the tournament MVP (27 kills, 25 blocks, nine digs). Junior Blayke Hranicka and sophomore Jacqueline Quade also garnered all-tournament honors 2018 Illini Baseball schedule announced Sep 12, 2017 8:00 am Feb. 16 season opener at Lamar, March 14 home opener vs. Milwaukee, March 23 Big Ten opener at Northwestern, and March 30 Big Ten home opener vs. Iowa Thursday night football: Illini close nonconference slate hosting Chattanooga Sep 19, 2022 11:45 am The Fighting Illini play their final nonconference opponent when the Chattanooga Mocs come to Memorial Stadium. Illinois is coming off its first bye week of the season and sits at 2-1 on the year. Chattanooga enters the contest with a 3-0 record. Women's Tennis earns singles and doubles championships at UTR College Circuit Sep 26, 2022 9:15 am Illinois women's tennis racked up 26 combined wins across two days of play in the UTR College Circuit hosted at the Atkins Tennis Center. Ashley Yeah and Josie Frazier earned the doubles title. In singles, all four semifinalists were Illini. Illinois travels to Purdue for first Big Ten road game Sep 26, 2023 8:45 am Illinois will be on the road in Big Ten play for the first time this season when the Fighting Illini travel to West Lafayette to take on Purdue on Saturday. The game is scheduled to kick off at 2:30 p.m. CT on Peacock. Men’s Basketball open practice Saturday at State Farm Center Oct 6, 2021 9:00 am Fighting Illini fans can get an early look at Coach Brad Underwood's fifth squad this Homecoming weekend as Illinois continues preparing for the highly anticipated 2021-22 season. BTN Tailgate: Live from Grange Grove Saturday Oct 16, 2019 11:30 am The live broadcast originates from Grange Grove this Saturday prior to Illinois' 109th Homecoming game, and one of the hosts is former Illini Howard Griffith. Looking ahead to Homecoming football against Wisconsin Oct 20, 2015 11:30 am Fighting Illini host Badgers for Homecoming on Saturday (2:30 pm on BTN) Sophomore Piercen Hunt earns first title, Men's Golf places second at Isleworth Oct 20, 2021 11:15 am 'We came out like a team that was going to chase down the lead, and we gave one of the top teams in the country a run for their money,' head coach Mike Small said after falling to Arizona State by two strokes. Dosunmu: CBS Sports Preseason First-Team All-American Oct 28, 2020 11:30 am '...Dosunmu opting to return to campus to give Illinois its best outlook in a decade-plus might be the best,' according to the CBS Sports article. 'The heady, athletic, fearless lead guard has Illini fans dreaming of a Final Four.' Watch: Women's Basketball's Eva Rubin hosts roundtable for diabetes awareness Nov 17, 2021 9:00 am Rubin, a senior center for the women's basketball program, has been living with type 1 diabetes since she was 13. Now, she's a community health major who consistently advocates for individuals living with the disease. NCAA announces time for Illinois/Marquette Volleyball Sweet 16 match Dec 3, 2018 8:30 am The No. 3 Illinois volleyball team will play No. 15 Marquette at 11 a.m. CT in Huff Hall on Friday, December 7 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. Matt Bollant notches 50th win as coach of Illini Women's Basketball Dec 14, 2015 2:30 pm Coach Bollant got his 50th win Saturday (Dec. 12) in against Central Michigan 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. No. 9 Illini host Northwestern tonight in return to B1G action Jan 2, 2024 8:45 am Illinois opens 2024 at the State Farm Center in a return to Big Ten play after dominating their final non-conference game against Fairleigh Dickinson on Friday. Tonight's game against Northwestern is scheduled for an 8 pm tip. Cockburn leads Illini past Golden Gophers Jan 5, 2022 8:45 am Kofi secured his eigth double-double of the season with 29 points and 10 rebounds. With the Big Ten season in full swing now, the Illini move to 3-0 in conference and are tied at the top with Michigan State and Ohio State. Simpson shatters weight throw school record in Illini debut Jan 8, 2024 8:15 am The men's and women's track and field squads completed their first meet of the season on Saturday. 509 fans saw graduate student Amber Simpson shatter the weight throw program record with a 20.31m heave. Flaws predicted among top 25 in pro soccer draft Jan 13, 2016 10:15 am Fighting Illini standout Jannelle Flaws was named one of the top-25 draft picks for the 2016 NWSL Draft, set to take place on Friday, Jan. 15 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. Women’s Track and Field ranked No. 1 nationally for first time ever Jan 23, 2024 9:15 am The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association released its first round of weekly national rankings on Monday. The Fighting Illini women debut as the national leaders, and the men close out the top-10 rankings at No. 10. Fighting Illini host Northwestern for Pride Game tonight Feb 8, 2024 8:45 am The Illini Women's Basketball team partners with local organizations for Pride Night, a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. Tipoff is at 6 pm against Northwestern, which is 8-14 overall on the season, 3-8 in the Big Ten. 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. Golf Channel: Coaching, talent and facilities lead to Illinois success Feb 18, 2015 3:00 pm Coach Mike Small and his Fighting Illini are showing you can win at golf up north. Nebraska visits tonight for Women's Basketball Senior Night Feb 22, 2023 10:00 am The Fighting Illini hope to add another victory to their 20 win season (10-6 B1G) when they face Nebraska (7 pm). Illinois has secured the biggest one-year conference win improvement in program history, the second-best in Big Ten history. #5 Illini at Michigan State tonight Feb 23, 2021 9:30 am Winners of seven straight, No. 5 Illinois begins a stretch with four games in eight days tonight at Michigan State (6 p.m. CT, FS1). Illinois' 12-3 conference record is its best since 2005 when the Illini went 15-1 to win the Big Ten. Pasquale leads Illini Soccer over Iowa Feb 26, 2021 8:30 am The Fighting Illini women's soccer team recorded a second straight shutout, and redshirt-freshman Kendra Pasquale added two goals to lead the Illini to a 3-0 win over the Iowa Hawkeyes at Demirjian Park. Illini Wrestling in East Lansing for Big Ten Championships Mar 2, 2018 10:45 am The two-day tournament will begin on Saturday, March 3. Isaiah Martinez is seeking to become the first Illini, and 15th overall, to win four Big Ten titles Solo homers propel Illini Softball to 4-3 victory over Braves Mar 8, 2018 9:30 am Freshman Maddison Demers and senior Rowan McGuire each knocked their second home runs of the season in Illinois' victory over Bradley on Wednesday Cockburn B1G Freshman of the Year; Dosunmu First-Team All-B1G Mar 10, 2020 9:00 am The Big Ten Confference announced the awards for Kofi Cockburn and Ayo Dosunmu. Senior guard Andres Feliz was recognized as Illinois' Big Ten Sportsmanship Award honoree. McGee joins Illinois Football staff as offensive coordinator Mar 11, 2016 6:15 pm Garrick McGee joins the Fighting Illini from Louisville, where he served as the assistant head coach, offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for two seasons. 2024 Big Ten tournament bracket Mar 11, 2024 8:30 am Illinois is the No. 2 seed in the 2024 BIg Ten Tournament. The Illini will open play at the Target Center Minneapolis in the Quarterfinals on Friday at 5:30 p.m. CT on BTN, facing the winner of No. 7 Iowa vs. No. 10 Ohio State.