blog posts COVID-19 Briefing Series: Athletics Jul 17, 2020 9:15 am Division of Intercollegiate Athletics Director Josh Whitman and sports medicine head Randy Ballard discuss plans for 2020-21 Illinois Athletics. Fan appreciation, open practice, movie night set for Aug. 10 Jul 23, 2019 9:00 am On Saturday, Aug. 10, Illini football invites you to an open practice., followed by photos and autographs with the team, capped with Movie Night at 7 p.m. And it's all free. Volleyball alums help Team USA to first-ever Olympic gold Aug 9, 2021 8:45 am A trio of former Illini volleyball greats are Olympic gold medalists as Michelle Bartsch-Hackley, Jordyn Poulter, and USA Volleyball assistant coach Erin Virtue, helped lead Team USA to its first-ever gold medal in women's volleyball. Coach Underwood to throw out first pitch, sing stretch Thursday at Wrigley Aug 16, 2017 11:30 am Follow @IlliniMBB on Twitter and Instagram for behind-the-scenes access. Illini Soccer opens its season Friday night Aug 19, 2015 9:45 am The 2015 soccer season holds many high hopes for the Fighting Illini as the team will return nine starters from last year's squad. The Illini finished last season with a 10-8-2 record, appearing in the program's 11th Big Ten Championship under head coachJanet Rayfield. Big Ten's Men's basketball schedule released Sep 20, 2023 9:45 am Illinois is the Big Ten's most winning team in conference play over the last four years, with Head Coach Brad Underwood directing the program to a 55-25 record. Altenberger to join Illini Basketball broadcast team Oct 6, 2016 10:15 am Illini great will split analyst duties with Deon Thomas Signing Day: Illinois Basketball lands Te'Jon Lucas Nov 11, 2015 1:00 pm Illinois basketball head coach John Groce announced Wednesday (Nov. 11) the addition of Te'Jon Lucas to the Fighting Illini. Giving Tuesday: Support student-athletes and get an ugly sweater ornament Nov 27, 2018 11:00 am All around the country, people are taking part in #GivingTuesday, a day for people to celebrate the power of generosity by showing support for the organizations they care about. Hayes named Big Ten Punter of the Year Dec 4, 2019 8:45 am Illinois junior punter Blake Hayes was named the Big Ten's Eddleman-Fields Punter of the Year, the conference announced Tuesday. In addition, Hayes was voted All-Big Ten first team by coaches and media. Watch the Illini Football Homecoming hype video Dec 4, 2020 8:45 am No matter where you are, Illini, we hear you. 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 Kennedi Myles named Big Ten Freshman of the Week Dec 17, 2019 8:45 am Myles broke Illinois' 43-year freshman record for rebounds in a game Sunday when she had 20 against Evansville. Her 20 rebounds is tied for the most by a Big Ten player this season. 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 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 Football Class of 2016 highlights Feb 5, 2016 9:45 am University of Illinois head football coach Bill Cubit announced Wednesday the signing of 22 student-athletes to National Letters of Intent to play football for the Fighting Illini in 2016. Illini Volleyball hosts Maryland for two-match series Mar 19, 2021 9:15 am The Illinois volleyball team returns to Huff Hall to open its final four-match homestand of the season this weekend as the Illini host Maryland in a two-match series on March 19-20. New video scoreboard to debut at Illinois Field this weekend Apr 2, 2015 11:00 am The University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics will debut its new video board at Illinois Field this weekend when the Fighting Illini host Northwestern for a three-game series (April 3-5). Men's Golf wins Big Ten Championship Apr 25, 2016 9:45 am Fighting Illini Men's Golf used a 24-under par third-round score to take a 13-stroke victory at the 2016 Big Ten Men's Golf Championship. Illinois earns its second consecutive Big Ten trophy and its seventh title in eight years. Three softball players named to All Big Ten teams May 6, 2015 10:45 am Fighting Illini softball stars Allie Bauch, Carly Thomas and Alyssa Gunther were all named to the 2015 All-Big Ten teams this morning, as Bauch and Thomas headlined the All-Big Ten First Team, while Gunther was selected to the Second Team and claimed a Big Ten Sportsmanship Award. 15 questions with Giorgi Bezhanishvili May 7, 2020 10:15 am The cancellation of the tournaments, the suspension of classes, announcements of friends exploring opportunities in the pros. Giorgi Bezhanishvili stays positive, as always. Photo gallery: Softball Senior Day May 9, 2018 1:30 pm Illinois seniors stand out in images taken from Senior Day. Softball catcher Stephanie Abello named to Goodle Cloud Academic All-District May 11, 2018 10:00 am The honor, which is selected by CoSIDA members, recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. Men's Basketball will host Miami in B1G/ACC Challenge Jun 6, 2019 10:15 am The Illini have a home game this season after playing back-to-back Big Ten/ACC Challenge games on the road. The Fighting Illini will host Miami at State Farm Center on Monday, Dec. 2. Men's Golf Coach Mike Small wins National Coach of the Year honors Jun 9, 2015 9:45 am Fighting Illini Men's Golf Head Coach Mike Small was named Dave Williams National Head Coach of the Year presented by Golf Pride Grips on Monday, as announced by the Golf Coaches Association of American (GCAA) in conjunction with Golf Pride Grips. Hurdler David Kendziera advances at Olympic trials Jul 8, 2016 11:00 am Illinois' David Kendziera advanced to the semifinal round in the 400m hurdles at Olympic Trials Thursday evening, timing 51.07 in the opening round of competition at Hayward Field. The semifinal is scheduled for Friday, July 8 at 6:47 p.m. central time. Illini Soccer and Track Stadium updates Jul 20, 2017 3:30 pm With less than a month until the Illini open play at Illinois Soccer and Track Stadium, the Orange and Blue wll debut a new look to the facility this season. Men's Basketball non-conference schedule announced Aug 1, 2018 10:45 am The Illini will face some big-name opponents during the non-conference part of the schedule, including Georgetown, Gonzaga, and UNLV 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. See photos from Illini Basketball Reunion Weekend Sep 13, 2016 9:00 am More than 100 former Fighting Illini basketball student-athletes, coaches and staff members were back on campus last weekend for the annual Varsity "I" reunion festivies. Homecoming Football preview: Illinois vs Purdue Oct 9, 2018 8:45 am The Illini host the Boilermakers for Illinois' 108th Homecoming celebration on Saturday at 2:30 CT Former Sports Illustrated writer Lars Anderson on Red Grange Nov 27, 2019 10:15 am At Illinois' Sapora Symposium, former Sports Illustrated writer Lars Anderson discusses his book about Red Grange, the Illini football star who helped validate college football and the NFL. Illini Men's Basketball grabs road victory at Iowa Dec 7, 2021 8:00 am Illinois came out of Iowa City with a win to secure the first Big Ten road game of the season. The Illini's balanced offensive attack - four guys scored over 15 points - helped elevate them to their fifth straight victory. No. 14 Illini host rematch vs. Rutgers Sunday Jan 20, 2024 2:15 pm Illinois hosts its first Big Ten rematch vs. Rutgers, on Sunday at sold-out State Farm Center (noon, BTN). The Illini defeated the Scarlet Knights, 76-58, in the teams' 2023-24 Big Ten opener on Dec. 2 at Jersey Mikes Arena in Piscataway, N.J. New AD Josh Whitman's message to Illini Nation Feb 18, 2016 10:45 am First, we will prepare our student-athletes to be leaders in our changing world. Second, we will build a prouder, stronger, and more passionate constituency of alumni, donors, and fans. And last, but not least, WE WILL WIN. No. 4 seed Illini open NCAA Tourney Friday vs. No. 13 Chattanooga Mar 14, 2022 8:45 am The Big Ten regular-season champions are the No. 4 seed in the South region and will open their NCAA Tournament run against No. 13 seed Chattanooga (27-7) in the first round on Friday in Pittsburgh, Pa. Game time is set for 5:50 p.m. CT. Shauna Green named Fighting Illini Women’s Basketball coach Mar 21, 2022 8:30 am Green comes to Illinois following six successful seasons as the head coach at the University of Dayton, where her teams captured five Atlantic 10 regular season championships and qualified each year of her tenure for postseason play. Fighting Illini freshman gymnast advances to NCAA National Championships Apr 4, 2016 10:00 am Fighting Illini freshman gymnast Lizzy LeDuc qualified for the NCAA National Championships by claiming the floor title at Saturday's NCAA Regionals in Salt Lake City. Men's Gymnastics defend home turf at Big Ten Championships Apr 7, 2017 10:00 am The Illinois men's gymnastics team host the 2017 Big Ten Men's Gymnastics Championships at State Farm Center on Friday and Saturday, April 7-8. Illini Baseball hosts Nebraska in final home series this weekend May 13, 2022 2:15 pm Illinois (26-19, 12-6) is currently in fifth place in the Big Ten and is coming off a series sweep of Miami (OH) last weekend. Nebraska is 19-27 (7-11 B1G) and won one of three at Minnesota last weekend. Martinez, Birks named Dike Eddleman Athletes of the Year Jun 16, 2016 12:00 pm National champion wrestler and All-America volleyball player selected as Illinois' best in 2015-16 15 year reunion for 2001 Big Ten Football champions Jun 27, 2016 10:45 am The 2001 Fighting Illini football team celebrated the 15-year anniversary of their magical season over the weekend in Champaign-Urbana. Illini to host Notre Dame in Big Ten/ACC Challenge Jun 30, 2021 9:00 am 2021 Big Ten/ACC Men's Basketball Challenge pairings have been announced, with Illinois set to host Notre Dame on Nov. 29. Illinois was victorious in its most recent Big Ten/ACC Challenge contest, has a 9-13 all-time record in the Challenge. Football game week: Illinois vs. Eastern Michigan Sep 11, 2019 11:15 am The Fighting Illini are looking to close out their non-conference season 3-0 when Eagles come to Memorial Stadium on Saturday (11 a.m. CT) Henson to be guest of honor at Dynegy Shootout in Chicago Nov 27, 2017 9:15 am Illini-New Mexico State game at United Center Dec. 16 will honor coaching legend Cockburn's career night knocks out Minnesota Dec 16, 2020 8:45 am In the Big Ten season opener, Kofi Cockburn scored a career-high 33 points and led the No. 13 Fighting Illini (5-2, 1-0 Big Ten) to a 92-65 victory over the Minnesota Golden Gophers. 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. Chris Tamas named head volleyball coach Feb 10, 2017 9:45 am Former National Team member and Nebraska assistant becomes eighth Illini volleyball coach 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. See Lovie Smith's Illini at an open football practice tomorrow Apr 15, 2016 11:30 am The Fighting Illini will hold an open practice at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, April 16, at 1 p.m. Admission and parking are free.