blog posts Illini defense shuts down Hilltoppers in 20-7 football win Sep 11, 2017 9:30 am The Illinois defense showed up in a big way - shutting down Western Kentucky en route to a 20-7 win under the lights at Memorial Stadium Saturday night. Illinois takes on Penn State Sept. 16 Sep 11, 2023 1:45 pm Illinois welcomes #7 Penn State to Memorial Stadium on Sept. 16 Nick Hardy named Big Ten Golfer of the Week Sep 15, 2016 10:30 am It's the second time the Junior golfer has won a Big Ten weekly award. Volleyball will close non-conference play at Billiken Invitational Sep 16, 2016 9:45 am Illinois will face Omaha, Murray State and Saint Louis University in two-day tournament in Saint Louis this weekend. Illini Football special teams make statement at Soldier Field Sep 17, 2018 11:15 am The biggest contribution in the game came from the right foot of senior kicker Chase McLaughlinm wgi hit four field goals, including one from 53 yards Barnes Becomes Two-Time Captain, First in Family to Earn College Degree Sep 18, 2023 11:00 am Linebacker Tarique Barnes is competing in his fifth season at Illinois and working toward a master’s degree in strategic brand communication. Men's golf wins second straight tournament title Sep 21, 2016 10:00 am Fighting Illini men's golf won its second tournament title of the season at the OFCC/Fighting Illini Invitational. The Illini have won the event three times in the eleven years of the tournament's history. Volleyball returns to Huff after spending non-conference slate on the road Sep 22, 2022 9:45 am Sitting at 5-5, the Fighting Illini will host its first home matches of the season against Big Ten opposition, starting with Maryland on Friday at 8 p.m. and Northwestern on Saturday at 7 p.m. Illinois Volleyball heads east to open Big Ten conference play Sep 23, 2015 12:30 pm Ranked ninth in the most recent AVCA poll, the Illini head out on their fourth-straight road trip as they travel to Maryland and Rutgers. Undefeated Illini Volleyball comes back in five-set thriller over Indiana Sep 24, 2018 10:00 am Illinois volleyball team fought its way back from a two set deficit to secure a five-set victory over Indiana on Sunday afternoon in Bloomington Illini Volleyball tames Wildcats in straight-sets victory Sep 25, 2017 8:45 am The Illini improve to 11-2 and have won their last eight sets dating back to a come-from-behind win over Missouri State last Saturday Orange & Blue series starts Sept. 26 Sep 26, 2016 10:00 am The Illinois baseball team's Orange & Blue World Series kicks off Monday at 4 p.m. at Illinois Field. What you need to know for Friday night football vs Nebraska Sep 27, 2017 11:30 am It's also Illinois Athletics HOF weekend. Details on special giveaways and promotions, as well as parking, etc. Come early, be loud, and wear ORANGE Illini Football carries momentum up to Madison Sep 30, 2022 12:00 pm The Fighting Illini sit at 3-1, and the Badgers enter with a 2-2 record, though both teams are looking to pick up their first Big Ten win of the year this weekend. Illini Volleyball suffers setback to No. 3 Huskers Oct 1, 2018 9:00 am The Illini volleyball team battled against defending national champion and No. 3-ranked Nebraska, before falling 3-1 in their first loss of the season Football Game Week: Illinois at Minnesota Oct 1, 2019 9:45 am After an off weekend, the Fighting Illini return to action this Saturday with a trip to Minnesota to face the Golden Gophers at 2:30 p.m. CT on Big Ten Network. Men's Basketball: Dosunmu voted Preseason All-Big Ten Oct 3, 2019 9:15 am Sophomore Ayo Dosunmu is one of 10 players voted to the Preseason All-Big Ten team, selected by a Big Ten media panel. His preseason accolades also include All-Big Ten selection by Blue Ribbon Year Book. 'Where everyone feels accepted.' For Illini Athletics, inclusion means more Oct 5, 2018 9:45 am AD Josh Whitman has a larger goal in mind - changing not only the Illinois Athletics culture of winning, but improving the culture of inclusion and acceptance as well Illini Volleyball drops five-set battle with No. 6 Purdue Oct 7, 2021 9:45 am For the fourth time in the last five matches the Illinois volleyball team went to a fifth set as the Illini dropped a tough 3-2 decision to Purdue on Wednesday. Megan Cooney led the Illini with 18 kills, 11 digs and two service aces. Volleyball suffers midweek setback to Minnesota Oct 9, 2019 3:15 pm The No. 17 Illinois volleyball team had its three-match conference win streak snapped on Wednesday night as No. 6 Minnesota defeated the Illini in four sets in Huff Hall. Volleyball: Illini drop 3-1 decision to No. 4 Wisconsin Oct 11, 2021 8:45 am The Illinois volleyball team won the opening set of the match, before falling 3-1 to No. 4 Wisconsin on Saturday night at the UW Field House. Checking in on former Illini in the NFL Oct 13, 2015 11:00 am Weekly update on how former @IlliniFootball players are performing in the NFL Illini Volleyball sweeps Iowa Oct 14, 2021 10:15 am The Illinois volleyball team needed just an hour and 25 minutes to earn its first sweep in Big Ten Conference action as the Illini defeated Iowa, 3-0 (25-12, 25-20, 25-20) Wednesday night in Huff Hall. Homecoming football preview Oct 14, 2022 2:45 pm Both Illinois and Minnesota come into Saturday's game with just one loss this season, and a win for either team would provide a big boost in the fight for a Big Ten West title. Illini Soccer celebrates 25th anniversary Oct 15, 2021 12:30 pm In the early years, Illini Soccer played on the recreational fields on Peabody Avenue. The fields didn't even have turf - or any real locker rooms. Today they play at Demirjian Park, one of the nation's top facilities for the sport. Game week: Illini Football at Minnesota Oct 17, 2017 10:45 am The Fighting Illini (2-4, 0-3) hit the road for a Big Ten West matchup against the Minnesota Golden Gophers (3-3, 0-3) Saturday Illini Women's Basketball ranked 23rd in AP preseason poll Oct 18, 2023 10:15 am For the first time since the 1999-2000 campaign, Illinois women's basketball will be ranked in the Associated Press Preseason Poll, coming in at No. 23 to begin head coach Shauna Green's second season at the helm. Malcomb Hill named to 2017 Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year watch list Oct 19, 2016 11:30 am The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced the 20 watch list members for the 2017 Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Award, including Illini senior guard Malcolm Hill. Illini Volleyball set to host Michigan, Michigan State this weekend Oct 19, 2018 10:00 am Illini Volleyball returns to Huff Hall to host Michigan and Michigan State this weekend, taking on the Wolverines on Friday and the Spartans on Saturday. Both matches start at 7 p.m. Young Illini shine, but Gophers pull away late Oct 23, 2017 9:45 am In a game featuring big hits and back-and-forth momentum swings, Illinois Football lost 24-17 at Minnesota on Saturday Men's Tennis: Kovacevic wins ITA Midwest Regional title Oct 23, 2018 8:00 am Illinois junior Aleks Kovacevic defeated fellow teammate Zeke Clarkto capture the singles title at the 2018 ITA Midwest Regional Championship on Monday afternoon Meyer, Illini Men's Golf maintain top spot at Tavistock Collegiate Invitational Oct 24, 2017 10:45 am Senior golfer Dylan Meyer posted a second-round tally of 6-under par to lead Illinois and maintain his spot atop the individual leaderboard on Monday Duong, Heuser earn first Illini ITA Regional Doubles Finals berth since 2011 Oct 24, 2022 10:15 am Kate Duong and Megan Heuser have won their way into the ITA Midwest Regional doubles finals with four weekend wins from Ann Arbor, Mich. Illini Volleyball upsets No. 13 Penn State in four Nov 1, 2021 9:15 am The Illini, who last defeated the Nittany Lions in a five-set thriller in 2018 in Huff Hall, earned just their 12th win over PSU in program history and their fourth-ever in Rec Hall. Defense keys second-half surge as Illini bury Rutgers Nov 4, 2019 8:30 am The Illini forced three turnovers and scored two defensive touchdowns to turn a tight contest into their third straight win. Terry leads Illini in loss to No. 9 Nebraska Nov 5, 2021 9:00 am The No. 25 Illinois volleyball team had its four-match win streak snapped on Thursday night, dropping a 3-0 decision to No. 9 Nebraska in Huff Hall. Raina Terry had a match-high 12 kills on a .250 hitting percentage with seven digs. Illini Football's Watson named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week Nov 7, 2016 10:45 am Fighting Illini sophomore linebacker Tré Watson was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week on Monday after he helped the Fighting Illini to a 31-27 win over Michigan State on Saturday. Volleyball: Donnelly, Poulter win Big Ten weekly honors Nov 7, 2017 8:30 am Senior Brandi Donnelly and junior Jordyn Poulter were named Co-Defensive Player and Setter of the Week, respectively Men's Basketball dominates Evansville in season opener, 99-60 Nov 9, 2018 9:00 am Aaron Jordan scored 19 points and Ayo Dosunmu added 18 and Illinois beat Evansville 99-60 in the season opener for both teams Thursday night Men's Basketball season opens tonight against Jackson State Nov 9, 2021 9:15 am Illinois is No. 11 in the AP poll and No. 10 in the Coaches poll, marking the second straight year the Illini appear in the preseason rankings, and it's the first time since 2009-10 and 2010-11 that Illinois is ranked in consecutive preseason polls. No. 21 Illinois Football to cap off home slate against Purdue on Saturday Nov 9, 2022 9:45 am Saturday's game against Purdue will celebrate both Senior Day and Military Appreciation Day. Both teams are coming off home defeats, though the Fighting Illini hold a one-game lead atop the Big Ten West standings. Illini welcome in Badgers, Gophers for Military Appreciation Weekend Nov 11, 2016 10:30 am Illinois volleyball to face No. 3 Wisconsin on Friday and No. 2 Minnesota on Saturday in the first of four final home matches of the season Hawkins notches double-double in dominant win over Arkansas State Nov 13, 2021 1:00 pm Coleman Hawkins took over State Farm Center Friday night in his second straight start, notching his first career double-double. Hawkins finished with 17 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and four blocks. Highlights from Hill's historic night Nov 14, 2016 10:30 am Illini senior Malcolm Hill poured in a career-high 40 points in the win over Northern Kentucky, becoming only the seventh Illini to score 40+ points in a game and the first to score since Brandon Paul scored 43 against Ohio State on Jan. 10, 2012. Women's Basketball hosts Chicago tonight Nov 15, 2017 10:00 am UI welcomes Chicago State to the State Farm Center on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Students in attendance can check into the Oskee Rewards app to earn extra points. No. 4 Illini Volleyball routs Wildcats for season sweep Nov 15, 2018 8:45 am The Illini extend their win streak to 10 matches, and Bastianelli becomes first-ever Illini and third B1G player to register 700 career blocks Illini athletic programs earn perfect graduation success rates Nov 16, 2016 9:00 am Seven University of Illinois athletics programs earned perfect Graduation Success Rate (GSR) scores, as part of Tuesday's GSR and Federal Graduation Rate (FGR) reports released by the NCAA. Illini Volleyball falls in five-set battle with Badgers Nov 19, 2015 10:30 am The Fighting Illini volleyball team battled No. 10 Wisconsin late into the night, but fell just short as the Illini dropped a hard-fought five-set decision on Wednesday night Illini force five turnovers in dominant win at Nebraska Nov 23, 2020 11:30 am Illinois shows up on both sides of the ball in dominant win over Nebraska in Lincoln. Jalen Coleman-Lands' 3-pointer buzzer-beater secures victory Nov 24, 2015 10:15 am Jalen Coleman-Lands sank a 3-pointer from the corner at the buzzer, allowing Illinois to escape with an 82-79 victory over Chicago State Monday night.