blog posts Illini Baseball sweeps Illinois State with 12-1 Sunday win Mar 25, 2019 8:30 am The Illini built a 9-0 lead by the second inning Sunday and coasted to a 12-1 win over Illinois State. Illinois has swept all four opponents they have played in three-game series. Women's Tennis welcomes Maryland, Rutgers in B1G Weekend Mar 25, 2022 9:00 am The Illini conclude their four-match homestand this weekend by hosting Maryland on Friday (March 25) at 4 p.m. CT and welcoming in Rutgers on Sunday (March 27) at 11 a.m. CT. Both matches will be held at Atkins Tennis Center. Illini Softball battles for extra inning win over EIU Mar 27, 2019 8:30 am The Illini softball team earned its second-straight walk-off win when senior Carly Thomas scored on a fielding error in the bottom of the eighth to lift the Illini to an 8-7 extra-inning victory on Tuesday at Eichelberger Field. Illini take down Minnesota in Sunday series finale, 8-0 Mar 29, 2021 10:00 am The Illinois Fighting Illini softball team defeated Minnesota 8-0 on Sunday afternoon in the series finale of the four-game series at Eichelberger Field. The Illini are now 11-5 on the season. 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. Dosunmu declares for NBA draft Apr 7, 2021 9:45 am Dosunmu accumulated the most impressive single-season list of accolades ever by an Illini player, highlighted by USA Today National Player of the Year, Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year, and consensus first-team All-American. Illini Wrestling Coach Jim Heffernan announces retirement Apr 9, 2021 9:15 am Jim Heffernan, who helped lead the U of I wrestling program to 13 Top-10 finishes at the NCAA Championships, announced his retirement today after 12 years as head coach and 29 years overall with the Illini wrestling program. Illini Men's Basketball: The start of something big Apr 10, 2019 8:30 am Coach Brad Underwood addresses the future of Fighting Illini basketball following the season-ending loss to Iowa in the 2019 Big Ten Tournament. Illini Baseball continues homestand with weekend series vs. Northern Illinois Apr 12, 2024 8:45 am Illinois baseball continues its season-long nine-game homestand with a three-game weekend set vs. Northern Illinois. The Orange and Blue (17-13) are coming off of a midweek win over Illinois State, 10-6, on Tuesday. Illinois Softball hosts Ohio State in weekend series Apr 13, 2023 1:00 pm Illinois softball battles Ohio State in a Big Ten series this weekend at Eichelberger Field. The Fighting Illini face the Buckeyes on Friday at 5 p.m. Saturday's game is set for 1 p.m. while Sunday's finale is slated for noon. How Illini Tennis helped rekindle Gandawidjaja's passion Apr 15, 2020 4:15 pm As a junior-year walk-on, Madeleine Gandawidjaja's path to Big Ten tennis team was certainly unconventional. Illini Softball at Penn State for final BIG road series of the season Apr 27, 2018 9:30 am With just seven games remaining in the regular season, the Illini sit at 31-15 on the season and are in sixth place in the Big Ten Conference standings with a 9-6 record Donnelly selected to U.S. Collegiate National Volleyball team May 2, 2017 9:00 am Illini junior Brandi Donnelly is one of 36 players who will train and complete as part of the U.S. Collegiate National Team-Minneapolis program, USA Volleyball announced Monday. Duong and Heuser selected for NCAA doubles championship May 3, 2023 8:45 am Fighting Illini women's tennis saw its duo of Megan Heuser and Kate Duong selected to the NCAA Doubles Championship. They will compete in the 2023 NCAA Division I Women's Tennis Championships. Makira Cook named finalist for USA Women’s AmeriCup team May 15, 2023 8:30 am Illinois women's basketball rising senior Makira Cook has been named a finalist for the 2023 USA Women's AmeriCup Team, USA Basketball announced Sunday night. Illini Baseball Big Ten Tournament scenarios May 16, 2016 12:30 pm Tracing Illinois' possible paths to the Big Ten Tournament Illinois Football mini-plans are available now May 16, 2017 12:30 pm Both the two- and three-game mini-plans offer seats in the Horseshoe seating area of Memorial Stadium and limited quantities are available Cody Sedlock projected first round pick in MLB draft Jun 9, 2016 10:15 am Several Illinois baseball players are preparing for this weekend's Major League Baseball draft, including projected first-round pick Cody Sedlock. Martinez, three former Illini wrestlers compete at world team trials Jun 9, 2017 8:00 am Current Illini, and two-time NCAA champion, Isaiah Martinez and former Illini B.J. Futrell, Jimmy Kennedy and Jesse Delgado compete this weekend at the U.S. men's freestyle World Team Trials in Lincoln, Nebraska. Tyler Jay selected by Minnesota Twins in 2015 MLB Draft Jun 10, 2015 9:15 am As the No. 6 overall pick, Jay becomes the highest drafted player in Illinois Baseball history Seattle Mariners take Jason Goldstein in 9th round of MLB draft Jun 13, 2016 10:30 am Goldstein is Illinois' fifth top-10 round pick in the last two years, joining Tyler Jay (1), Cody Sedlock (1), Kevin Duchene (5) and David Kerian (9). It is the Illini's most top-10 round picks in a two-year span in program history. MLB teams called, but Garrett Acton staying at Illinois Jun 14, 2019 8:00 am Acton balanced the pros and cons before making up his mind. 'At the end of the day, I take so much pride in being a student-athlete at Illinois that it was a relatively easy decision to make.' Illini Soccer announces 2017 schedule Jun 30, 2017 1:45 pm Fighting Illini Soccer and head coach Janet Rayfield announced the 2017 Illini Soccer slate on Thursday. The Illini are set for an exciting year, highlighted by seven opponents ranked or receiving votes among the 2016 final NSCAA Coaches Top 25. The Orange and Blue kick off the 2017 campaign with a three-game home stretch before heading out on a challenging road schedule. Mike Small: 2017 Senior PGA Professional Player Of The Year Jul 6, 2018 8:45 am A three-time PGA Professional Player of the Year (2006, 2007 and 2010), Illini Head Coach Mike Small has been named the Senior PGA Professional Player of the Year Football training camp - open to the public - starts August 4 Jul 20, 2016 9:00 am Fans are encouraged to come watch coach Lovie Smith and the Illini as they prepare for the 2016 season and stay for post-practice autographs with the team. Incoming freshman played volleyball on U.S. Women's Junior National Team this summer Jul 24, 2015 11:30 am Incoming freshman setter Jordyn Poulter will join the Fighting Illini volleyball team next month, but this summer she spent traveling and playing overseas with the U.S. Women's Junior National Team. Illinois Baseball heading to Aruba, Curaçao in November Aug 8, 2018 9:30 am The Illini will play six games beginning Nov. 18 against former pro players, current pros and up-and-coming amateur prospects Peters named Illinois starting quarterback Aug 21, 2019 8:30 am Brandon Peters, a graduate transfer from Michigan, will start the Fighting Illini's season opener Aug. 31 against Akron at Memorial Stadium. Illini Soccer celebrates seniors with 8-0 victory Aug 27, 2018 9:00 am Fighting Illini soccer earned a dominant victory over Northern Illinois on Sunday in its home opener. Seven Illini netted goals in the match, led by senior Katie Murray who had two Spring, 2017 Illini Baseball schedule is out Sep 7, 2016 11:15 am The Fighting Illini will look for their second Big Ten title in the last three years with 21 players returning to the roster from 2016. Illini Soccer defeats Butler in Indianapolis Sep 13, 2019 10:15 am Senior Kelly Maday netted Illinois' first goal of the night. Freshman Eileen Murphy converted a penalty kick to give the Orange and Blue a 5-1-0 early season record. Anonymous $2 million gift adds to Ubben renovation project Sep 24, 2019 9:30 am The Ubben Basketball Complex will undergo a facelift that will more than double the square footage of the building. Geronimo Allison added to watch list for 2015 Biletnikoff Award Sep 29, 2015 11:30 am The Biletnikoff Award is given annually to the nation's top receiver. Allison is currently third in the Big Ten in total receiving yards (362). 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. Post game quotes from Lovie Smith following win over Rutgers Oct 17, 2016 9:00 am "Whenever you take the ball away five times and have two fourth down stops, you should be talking about a win. Rutgers played hard throughout. Just some tough breaks for them." Time change for Saturday volleyball vs Michigan at Huff Oct 18, 2021 10:30 am First serve for the Illinois volleyball match on Saturday, 10/23 against Michigan has been moved to 3 p.m. But first, the Illini have a midweek match at Northwestern on Wednesday at 7 p.m. CT, before returning home to face the Wolverines. Illini Soccer tops Nebraska in regular season finale, 2-1 Oct 22, 2018 9:45 am Illini Soccer netted two first-half goals in Sunday's regular season finale at Nebraska to earn a 2-1 win. Freshman Makena Silber and junior Kelly Maday scored for Illinois Lovie Smith named Dodd Trophy Coach of the Week Oct 22, 2019 11:45 am The award honors a football coach who led his team to a significant victory during the previous week, while also embodying the award's three pillars of scholarship, leadership and integrity. Football writers name Illinois National Team of the Week Oct 25, 2021 5:15 pm Big Ten Player of the Week Chase Brown's 223 rushing yards were the most ever by an opponent in Penn State's home stadium, and Illinois' 357 rushing yards were the most ever by an opponent in a Big Ten game at Beaver Stadium. Recapping Sunday's men's basketball scrimmage Oct 26, 2015 11:00 am The Illini hosted a public scrimmage and autograph session Oct. 25 at Ubben Illini Soccer advances to Big Ten Tournament with 3-1 win at Minnesota Oct 29, 2015 10:30 am It was a snowy night in Minnesota, but the Illini posted a 3-1 victory thanks to two goals from redshirt senior Jannelle Flaws. Men's Basketball: Friday exhibition game against Illinois Wesleyan Nov 1, 2018 12:30 pm The game against Division III Illinois Wesleyan at 7 p.m. Friday night will the only exhibition game leading up to the 2018-19 season Three Illini named national player of the year semifinalists Nov 1, 2022 9:15 am A trio of Fighting Illini standouts – Chase Brown, Devon Witherspoon, and Jer'Zhan Newton – were named semifinalists for the Maxwell Award for the Player of the Year and the Chuck Bednarik Award for Defensive Player of the Year. Stoll breaks school record in dual meet at Vanderbilt Nov 3, 2021 11:15 am Fighting Illini Swimmers fell to Vanderbilt Saturday in a close competition in Nashville. The Illini put multiple fastest individuals on the board, including Freshman Sydney Stoll breaking the school record in the 100 individual medley. Heuser & Duong upset No. 1 doubles team to open ITA National Fall Championships Nov 3, 2022 8:00 am Illini Tennis stars Kate Duong and Megan Heuser upset the ITA's No. 1-ranked team to open play at the ITA National Fall Championships. With the 6-0, 6-2 win, the Illini tandem advance to the Round of 16 on Thursday evening at 6 p.m. CT. Illini open 115th season of Men's Basketball tonight Nov 5, 2019 8:15 am Illinois opens its 115th season of men's basketball on tonight at State Farm Center, hosting Nicholls State. The Fighting Illini have posted an all-time record of 100-14 in season openers. Defense, run game shine in road win at #20 Minnesota Nov 8, 2021 9:00 am The Fighting Illini football team pulled off another Big Ten upset on the road as a late-game interception by Kerby Joseph sealed a 14-6 win over Minnesota on Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium. Campus announces change in Athletics leadership Nov 9, 2015 11:15 am Final reports for Women’s Basketball, Football and Sports Medicine released Wrestlers Martinez, Kennedy set for USA World Team trials Nov 9, 2016 10:30 am Current Illinois wrestler Isaiah Martinez and former Illini Jimmy Kennedy will compete for a spot on the USA World team this Friday, November 11, in the 70kg men's freestyle division. Men's Basketball hosts Oakland tonight Nov 10, 2023 10:30 am Illinois continues a six-game, season-opening homestand on Friday night, hosting Oakland at State Farm Center (7 p.m. CT, B1G+). Oakland is coming off of narrow defeat, 79-73, to Ohio State.