blog posts Cierra Rice earns Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors Nov 23, 2015 10:45 am Freshman Cierra Rice earned Big Ten honors on Monday (Nov. 23), as she was named Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Week. Rice is coming off of a 20-point performance against UT Martin over the weekend, helping the Illini to a 94-74 win. 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. Six Illini score in double-digits against Tennessee State Nov 25, 2015 1:00 pm Illinois improved to 4-0 on the season with the 98-43, and the 55-point margine is the fourth largest in Illinois Women's Basketball history. Illini Volleyball will face SIU in first round of NCAA Tourney Nov 30, 2015 8:00 am Illini and Salukis will meet on Friday at 4 p.m. CT in Louisville, Ky. Isaiah Martinez named Big Ten Athlete of the Week Dec 1, 2015 12:15 pm The Big Ten announced that 157-pounder Isaiah Martinez as the Big Ten Wrestling Athlete of the Week. Welcome back to the State Farm Center for Illinois vs. Notre Dame Dec 2, 2015 9:30 am Check out the visitor's guide for the refurbished State Farm Center National Soccer Coaches Association gives Rayfield its Award of Excellence Dec 3, 2015 12:15 pm Rayfield established the University of Illinois women's soccer team as one of the premier programs in the nation. She has led Illinois to the NCAA Tournament in 10 of her 14 seasons. See the dedication of Lou Henson Court at State Farm Center Dec 4, 2015 11:30 am The court at the newly-renovated State Farm Center was officially dedicated Wednesday when Illini Men's Basketball hosted Notre Dame Athletic director search officially underway Dec 4, 2015 11:45 am The new hire will be the U. of I.’s 14th director of intercollegiate athletics in the program’s 126 years of competition, overseeing an annual budget of $110 million and a staff of 275 employees. Illini Volleyball headed to Sweet 16 with 3-1 Win over Louisville Dec 7, 2015 10:30 am The Fighting Illini volleyball team earned their third-straight trip to the NCAA Regionals with a 3-1 victory over No. 15 seed and host Louisville on Saturday night. Ticket information for NCAA Volleyball regionals in DesMoines Dec 8, 2015 10:00 am Illini will face second-seeded Minnesota at 5 p.m. CT on Friday in Des Moines, Iowa Team effort leads Women's Basketball to win over Southern Illinois, 78-64 Dec 9, 2015 9:00 am Illini off to the best start of a season under head coach Matt Bollant Illini Men's Basketball fights off feisty Yale Bulldogs, 69-65 Dec 10, 2015 10:45 am Kendrick Nunn scored 18 of his career-high 28 points in the second half and Malcolm Hillfinished with 20 Wednesday night to help Illinois beat Yale 69-65. 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 Alex Wittinger named Big Ten Freshman of the Week Dec 15, 2015 10:00 am Fighting Illini freshman Alex Wittinger was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week on Monday. The Illini are now 7-1 on the season and off the best start to a season for an Illinois team under head coach Matt Bollant. Illini wrestling claim five individual titles in Reno Dec 21, 2015 11:00 am In the team's first tournament-style competition of the season, five Illini won an individual title, while three others placed second at the Reno Tournament of Champions. Blast from the past: Memorable 'Braggin' Rights' games Dec 22, 2015 10:15 am With the Illini heading to St. Louis this Wednesday to face Missouri in the annual Bud Light Braggin' Rights game (6 pm CT, ESPN2), it seemed like a good time to look back at some memorable games from the border war. Cubit fills out football coaching staff with two additions Jan 4, 2016 9:00 am New defensive backs coach Paul Williams just finished his fifth season at Miami and coached safeties at Western Michigan under Cubit from 2005-06. Tim McGarigle joins the Illini staff as linebackers coach after spending the last four seasons at Western Michigan. Jan. 10 is Lou Henson Bobblehead night at State Farm Center Jan 6, 2016 9:45 am When the Fighting Illini host No. 20 Purdue it will be Lou Henson Bobblehead night at State Farm Center. The first 6,000 fans to enter State Farm Center will receive a scratch-off card, with 1,500 fans receiving a Lou Henson bobblehead doll. Illini Men's Basketball gets a win against Purdue Jan 11, 2016 9:45 am Malcolm Hill scored 30 points and Kendrick Nunn added 22 to lead Illinois past No. 20 Purdue 84-70 on Sunday. Gymnastics: Baker and Diab sweep Big Ten weekly honors Jan 12, 2016 10:00 am Following Illinois Men's Gymnastics record-setting season opener this weekend, the Big Ten Conference office has announced that Bobby Baker and Alex Diab swept the weekly gymnastics honors. 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 Hill and Nunn: The dynamic duo of Illini men's basketball Jan 14, 2016 10:45 am The Illinois junior duo of Kendrick Nunn and Malcolm Hill rank first and third in the Big Ten in scoring as of Jan. 13 Illini men's basketball head to Bloomington to face Hoosiers tonight Jan 19, 2016 9:45 am Illinois faces its fourth Top 25 opponent of the season on Tuesday at No. 25/23 Indiana (7 pm ET/6 CT on ESPN). 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. Malcomb Hill joins Men's Basketball's 1,000 point club Jan 25, 2016 9:45 am With his 28-point performance in the win at Minnesota, Junior guard Malcolm Hill became the 47th player in Illinois history to score 1,000 career points Catch Illini Women's Basketball at Minnesota tonight on BTN Jan 26, 2016 11:15 am The Illini are back on the road for a televised matchup at Minnesota on Tuesday. The game is set for a 7 p.m. and will air on the Big Ten Network. Illini wrestlers complete comeback against Badgers Feb 1, 2016 9:30 am In a match that the Orange and Blue trailed for most of the afternoon, Coach Heffernan's grapplers showed great resolve in fighting back. Trailing 13-8, the Illini swept the final four bouts of match to defeat the Badgers 21-13. Alex Wittinger earns her second Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors Feb 2, 2016 9:00 am Wittinger is coming off of a standout performance in her home state of Minnesota, racking up a career-best 27 points and 15 rebounds. Illinois Football Signing Day coverage Feb 3, 2016 11:30 am Signing Day Central is the only site for official confirmation as each letter of intent is received inside the football complex. Women’s Basketball hosts Northwestern tonight at State Farm Center Feb 4, 2016 2:45 pm The Illini stay home to host Northwestern at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 4. The game will mark Dads & Daughters Date Night, featuring a ticket deal: $20 for two tickets, two concessions vouchers and two Fighting Illini packs. 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. Brooks Black's pin wins thriller for Illini Wrestling Feb 8, 2016 9:00 am With their backs against the wall two different times at Huff Hall, the Fighting Illini grapplers showed grit and determination to win a wild finish against Northwestern Dee Brown's open letter to Illini Nation Feb 9, 2016 9:45 am Special Assistant to the Director of Athletics and @Illini Basketball great Dee Brown has a message for Fighting Illini fans. Illini Softball season kicks off with tournament at Florida International University Feb 12, 2016 10:30 am The Illinois softball is set to open the 2016 with its first of five tournaments this season: The JuiceBlendz FIU Invitational, hosted by Florida International on Feb. 12-14 at the FIU Softball Stadium. Coach Groce previews tonight's game against Rutgers Feb 16, 2016 9:00 am Entering the final third of the conference schedule, Illinois begins a stretch of three out of its next four games at home, hosting Rutgers on Tuesday night (8 p.m. Central) Fighting Illini dominate Rutgers, 82-66 Feb 17, 2016 9:15 am Malcolm Hill scored 22 points and had 10 rebounds and Illinois cruised to an 82-66 victory over Rutgers on Tuesday night. 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. On the Road: Illini baseball opens season at Tulane Feb 19, 2016 10:45 am The Fighting Illini baseball team hits the road this weekend to open the 2016 season in New Orleans, Louisiana, against Tulane. The teams are scheduled to meet three times Friday-Sunday. Danielson reflects on first PGA tour event appearance Feb 22, 2016 11:00 am Fighting Illini senior Charlie Danielson returns to Champaign after an impressive performance at the PGA Tour's Northern Trust Open over the weekend. Illini Baseball's Cody Sedlock off to impressive start Feb 24, 2016 10:30 am Sedlock was the only opening day starter in the nation to strikeout 10 or more against a ranked opponent Nunn scores 25 in win against Gophers on senior night Feb 29, 2016 10:00 am In a matter of minutes, Illinois guard Kendrick Nunn helped turn the game around for his team. Chatrice White, Alex Wittinger earn All Big Ten honors Mar 1, 2016 11:45 am Sophomore Chatrice White leads the league with 18 double-doubles this season. Men's golf scores first spring victory at the Louisiana Classics Mar 2, 2016 11:45 am Fighting Illini men's golf placed all six individuals among the top-30 at the 31st Annual Louisiana Classics on March 1, on its way to its fourth consecutive Louisiana Classics championship title. Watch new AD Josh Whitman's interview with Ryan Baker Mar 3, 2016 10:45 am Josh Whitman talks with Ryan Baker about coming home, interacting with Illini Nation, his passion for Illinois and more. Isaiah Martinez wins second Big Ten wrestling championship Mar 7, 2016 9:45 am Red-shirt Sophomore Isaiah Martinez won his second straight Big Ten title at 157-pounds with a match for the ages against #1 Jason Nolf. Lovie Smith named Illini Football coach Mar 7, 2016 1:45 pm Illinois Director of Athletics Josh Whitman took a major step in elevating Fighting Illini football in the national landscape with the hiring of longtime NFL coach Lovie Smith as head football coach. Malcom Hill named second-team All-Big Ten Mar 8, 2016 9:45 am Illinois guard Malcolm Hill earned second-team All-Big Ten honors by both the league coaches and media. Illini cruise by Minnesota 85-52 in first Big Ten tournament game Mar 10, 2016 9:30 am Michael Finke scored 17 points and made five 3-pointers to lead No. 12 seed Illinois past 13th-seeded Minnesota 85-52 on Wednesday in the Big Ten tournament's opening round. Illini hold off Hawkeyes to grab a second Big Ten tournament win Mar 10, 2016 5:00 pm Jalen Coleman-Lands scored 17 points and Malcolm Hill broke a tie with a 16-foot jumper with 1:14 to go Thursday, helping Illinois fend off No. 20 Iowa's frantic comeback for a stunning 68-66 upset in the Big Ten tournament.