blog posts Men's Golf secures NCAA Championship berth at Stillwater Regional May 19, 2021 8:45 am The Fighting Illini men's golf program secured its 13th-consecutive NCAA Championship berth on Tuesday after posting a second-place finish behind host Oklahoma State at the Stillwater Regional at Karsten Creek Golf Club. 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. 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 Duong and Heuser set for NCAA doubles tournament May 22, 2023 3:00 pm The Illinois tandem is one of 32 doubles teams competing from the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Fla. Historic season for Illini Softball ends in NCAA regional May 23, 2016 9:45 am Illini defeat Butler, 2-1, before falling to No. 9 seed Kentucky, 3-2 Eliminated from B1G Tournament, Illini Baseball awaits NCAA bid May 23, 2019 4:15 pm Despite the early exit from Big Ten tourney competition, Illinois is confident it will be an at-large selection to the NCAA Tournament, which would be its first NCAA appearance since 2015. Kawai wraps up historic run at NCAA Singles Championships May 24, 2019 9:15 am 'To beat 11 ranked opponents, earn unanimous All-Big Ten selection, achieve All-American honors, and reach the Elite Eight in the NCAA Singles Tournament (is) as one of the best, if not the best individual season in program history.' Friday Night Lights: Illini conference opener moved to Friday, Sept. 20 May 24, 2024 12:15 pm Illinois football's Big Ten opening tilt at Nebraska was selected by FOX for its College Football Friday package. Men's Golf ready for 13th consecutive NCAA Championships appearance May 27, 2021 8:00 am The Fighting Illini men's golf team, No. 8 in the latest Golfstat team rankings, continues its postseason run, May 28 - June 2, at the 2021 NCAA Championship, Six Illini Football game times set May 28, 2021 9:45 am The start times and television partners for six Illinois football games have been announced, including a noon CT kickoff for the home opener against Nebraska on the first day of the college football season, August 28. Men's Golf concludes 2018 season at NCAA Championships May 29, 2018 8:45 am Senior Dylan Meyer earned his second consecutive top-10 finish Monday at the NCAA Championships after a 3-under par final-round tally put him at 5-under par 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. Olivia Howell qualifies for NCAA Championships for second-straight season May 31, 2022 10:30 am Illini women's track and field junior Olivia Howell will make her second-straight trip to the NCAA Championships after qualifying for the women's 1500m on Saturday night at the 2022 NCAA Division I Outdoor West Prelims. Men's Golf season ends in NCAA quarterfinals match May 31, 2023 10:45 am The Fighting Illini men's golf team concluded its chase for the 2023 national title on Tuesday, falling in a hard-fought battle with Florida State, 3-2, in the quarterfinal round of the NCAA Men's Golf Championship. 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. Small named GCAA Midwest Region Coach of the Year Jun 5, 2024 10:00 am Small led the Illini to a fifth-place finish at the NCAA Championship and No. 6 in the final NCAA Division I men's golf rankings with a head-to-head record of 157-27-2 in 13 stroke play events on the season. Former Illini gymnasts earn bids to Olympic trials Jun 6, 2016 10:00 am Following a pair of stellar performances at the 2016 P&G Championships, former Illinois gymnasts Paul Ruggeri ('12) and C.J. Maestas ('15) each qualified to compete at the U.S. Olympic Trials held in St. Louis, Missouri on June 23 & 25. Track & field members prepare for NCAA Outdoor Championships Jun 8, 2021 2:00 pm Three members of the University of Illinois track and field squad will travel to Eugene, Oregon to take part in the 2021 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Illinois’ Wang set for Arnold Palmer Cup Jun 8, 2023 9:15 am Wang enters the prestigious tournament after becoming the first Big Ten Champion in Illini program history since 1993, while also garnering Big Ten Player of the Year honors, and leading the program to its first-ever B1G Championship. Illinois opens 100% capacity for 2021-22 sports season Jun 11, 2021 11:15 am The State of Illinois moved into Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois plan, allowing the University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics to announce 100% capacity for the 2021-22 sports season. B1G/ACC Challenge set: Men's Basketball at Wake Forest Jun 12, 2017 10:00 am Illini will have first meeting against Demon Deacons since epic 2004 showdown 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. Poulter, Spillane named Dike Eddleman Athletes Of The Year Jun 15, 2018 10:45 am Illini Volleyball's Jordyn Poulter and Baseball's Bren Spillaneare recipients of the 2017-18 Dike Eddleman Awards, presented annually to the top Fighting Illini female and male athlete Illini Football’s 2022 0pener moved to Week 0 vs. Wyoming Jun 17, 2021 8:00 am Illinois will play during Week 0 in back-to-back seasons, as the Illini are scheduled to open the 2021 season on Aug. 28 against Nebraska on FOX - the first kickoff in college football in 2021. Nowlin, Carr earn Big Ten Medal of Honor Jun 23, 2021 8:45 am Tristyn Nowlin (golf) and Mike Carr (wrestling) have been selected as 2021 recipients of the prestigious Big Ten Conference Medal of Honor for excellence on and off the field throughout their college careers. Terrence Shannon Jr. selected in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft Jun 27, 2024 11:00 am The Minnesota Timberwolves selected the Illinois guard with the 27th pick in the NBA Draft, making Shannon the first Illinois player drafted in the first round since 2012. 120 Illini student-athletes named Big Ten Distinguished Scholars Jul 2, 2021 9:45 am Distinguished Scholar Award recipients have each earned Academic All-Big Ten recognition and earned a minimum GPA of 3.70 or better during the previous academic year. Former Illini soccer coach leads U.S. to World Cup victory Jul 6, 2015 11:15 am Former Fighting Illini soccer coach Jill Ellis led the USA Women's National Team to a World Cup title on Sunday in Vancouver, Canada, dominating defending champion Japan 5-2. How the 1990s propelled Illini women’s athletics to national prominence Jul 8, 2022 4:15 pm The 1990s included individual NCAA championships and multiple Big Ten Athlete of the Year recognitions. Fall sports: DIA's statement on Big Ten Conference announcement Jul 10, 2020 10:15 am Teams will compete against only Big Ten Conference opponents, and participation in sports is voluntary, with scholarship and financial aid protected for all student-athletes regardless of their participation. 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 women's basketball player will return to Illinois a World Champion Jul 27, 2015 9:15 am Sophomore Chatrice White and team USA took home the gold medal July 26 at the 2015 FIBA U19 World Championship as the United States topped Russia 78-70. Illini Football hosts media day, fan event Jul 31, 2017 9:00 am The Illinois football team hosted local and national media outlets at Memorial Stadium on Sunday, followed by an autograph session on the field and a movie night for Illini fans Five weeks until Illini Football Aug 1, 2016 1:15 pm The season kicks off September 3 against Murray State Volleyball announces 2015 promotional schedule Aug 6, 2015 2:00 pm Season highlights include the return of Stuff Huff and IlliNOISE Night Big Ten Conference postpones all fall sports Aug 11, 2020 2:30 pm The decision applies to all fall sports, including the football, volleyball, women's soccer and cross country programs. The Big Ten Conference will continue to evaluate the possibility of competition in the spring. Illini blow past Catalonia All-Stars, 103-69 Aug 14, 2023 10:15 am Four players, including freshman Amani Hansberry and sophomore Ty Rodgers, scored in double figures as Illinois emphasized its transition game and offensive rebounding in a 103-69 victory Sunday over the Catalonia All-Stars. Lovie Smith: 'It's getting close and the guys can't wait' Aug 17, 2016 11:15 am The Fighting Illini were back on the turf inside Memorial Stadium on Tuesday morning for Training Camp practice No. 11. 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. Altmyer named Fighting Illini starting quarterback Aug 23, 2023 11:45 am Altmyer was 28-for-54 passing (51.9%) for 317 yards and three touchdowns during his time at Ole Miss. 247Sports ranked him as the No. 10 transfer quarterback in the nation heading into 2023. Volleyball player named to preseason All-Big Ten Team Aug 24, 2016 9:00 am Fighting Illini sophomore setter Jordyn Poulter was named to the Preseason All-Big Ten team on Tuesday (August 23), as voted on by the Big Ten coaches, the first such honor of her young career. SFC Court to honor Illini's winningest basketball coach Aug 25, 2015 10:15 am The basketball court at State Farm Center will be called "Lou Henson Court." Illini fall to Bears in five-set finale of Illini Classic Aug 29, 2016 11:00 am Illini volleyball suffered its first setback of the season to Missouri State after an up and down five-set match in the finale of the Illini Classic Illinois opens Big Ten play at Indiana on Friday night Aug 29, 2022 8:00 am The Illinois football team will open its conference slate against Indiana on Friday night at 7 p.m. CT in Bloomington, Indiana. 15 Former Illini Make Initial NFL 53-Man Rosters Sep 2, 2022 1:45 pm Fifteen former Fighting Illini football players have made initial 53-man rosters, including 14 on active rosters. 'Some things are hard to understand' - Dudek’s season done Sep 4, 2018 9:15 am 'Mike Dudek has worked so hard throughout his career here. Some things are hard to understand...Mike's meant so much to our program' Football Game Week: Illinois at UConn Sep 4, 2019 8:45 am After a season-opening 42-3 rout of Akron at home, Illinois travels to Connecticut to face the Huskies on Saturday in East Hartford (2:30 CT on CBS Sports Network). Illini Volleyball takes down Colorado Sep 6, 2015 3:15 pm Sixth-ranked Illinois made quick work of 21st-ranked Colorado in a three set sweep. Up next for Illini Soccer: Hosting Missouri on Thursday night Sep 7, 2022 10:30 am Illinois soccer continues its five-match homestand at Demirjian Park with matches against Missouri on Thursday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m. CT and against in-state opponent Loyola on Sunday, Sept. 11, at 1 p.m. CT. Saturday: Illini Football returns home to host Virginia Cavaliers Sep 9, 2022 11:00 am Looking to build some momentum heading into the first of two bye weeks, Illinois will need a strong all-around effort to take down Virginia, which enters the contest off a win in its season opener.