blog posts Sedlock named Illinois' first ever National Pitcher of the Week Apr 27, 2016 9:45 am Cody Sedlock was named the National Pitcher of the Week by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers of America, becoming the first pitcher in Illinois history to earn a national pitcher of the week award. Illini Softball earns Sunday sweep in 8-0 rout of Hawkeyes May 2, 2016 10:00 am A six-run first inning and a two-hit shutout performance from junior pitcher Jade Vecvanags propelled the Illinois softball team to an 8-0 run-rule victory in five innings on Sunday (May 1). Hayes throws shut out, earns Big Ten Pitcher of the Week honors May 3, 2016 11:15 am Hayes blanked No. 19 Minnesota, the Big Ten's best hitting team, while scattering eight hits and striking out six in the second game of a doubleheader Friday. Illini Softball shuts out Indiana State in home finale, 9-0 May 5, 2016 9:00 am The Illini set program record with eight stolen bases on the night Illini Softball routs Penn State for fourth-straight Big Ten series win May 9, 2016 11:00 am The Illini finish the first regular season under head coach Tyra Perry with a 34-20 overall record and a 12-11 mark in the Big Ten Conference. Illini senior balances studies and training for Rio 2016 May 10, 2016 11:00 am With the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games now only four months away, 22-year-old Ray Martin, a senior at Illinois in kinesiology, knows that he has taken on a lot – but is it too much? Yet another Big Ten honor for Illini pitcher Cody Sedlock May 11, 2016 9:00 am Sedlock was named Big Ten Pitcher of the Week. Sedlock threw his first career complete game May 7 and forced Maryland's final 22 batters to go 0 for 22 in a 4-2 win for the Fighting Illini. Seventh inning rally advances Illini Softball in Big Ten tournament May 13, 2016 10:15 am Down 2-0 heading into the bottom of the seventh inning against Michigan State, the Illinois softball team scored three runs in a walk-off 3-2 win in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament Illini Baseball Big Ten Tournament scenarios May 16, 2016 12:30 pm Tracing Illinois' possible paths to the Big Ten Tournament Dee Brown changes roles, joins Illini Basketball staff May 18, 2016 10:15 am Brown becomes the program's first-ever Director of Player Development and Alumni Relations, following a year as Special Assistant to the Director of Athletics. Illini Men's Golf wins fourth consecutive NCAA regional title May 19, 2016 12:45 pm ....which sets up their nineth consecutive NCAA championship appearance beginning May 27. 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 Illini Men's Golf set for ninth consecutive NCAA championship appearance May 24, 2016 11:30 am The Illini will compete in the NCAA Men's Golf National Championships beginning on May 27. Illini baseball posts best four-year win percentage in 53 years May 25, 2016 11:30 am The Illinois baseball team won 66.1-percent of its games over the last four years, the program's best four-year winning percentage since 1960-1963 (.695). Head Golf coach MIke Small named Traditions of Golf Honoree May 26, 2016 11:30 am Head Coach Mike Small will be honored by GlenArbor Golf Club. Follow live: Illini Men's Golf at the NCAA championships May 31, 2016 9:30 am The Illini carded a 4-under par final round to earn the No. 2 seed heading into match play today. Volleyball season tickets now on sale May 31, 2016 4:15 pm Season ticket packages include a ticket to all 12 home matches, as well as the annual Orange & Blue scrimmage to kick-off the season. Illini Men's Golf closes season at NCAA Championship semifinal Jun 1, 2016 9:15 am The Illini have finished among the top five in the nation in each of the last four years. Three Illini greats on College Football Hall of Fame ballot Jun 2, 2016 10:00 am Sixteen former Illini are currently enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame. The most recent Illini inducted was wide receiver David Williams in 2005. Illini Football summer camp season has arrived Jun 3, 2016 11:00 am Lovie Smith and staff to hold camps in Chicagoland and Champaign in June 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. Sedlock named First Team All-American by Baseball America Jun 8, 2016 9:30 am the Big Ten Pitcher of the Year, becomes the 14th All-America first team selection in Illinois program history. 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. 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. Poulter, Diab named Fighting Illini Newcomers of the Year Jun 15, 2016 1:15 pm Star setter and All-American gymnast earn DIA honor 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 Men's Golf, Mike Small sweep golf team, coach of the year Jun 20, 2016 11:15 am Illini golfers won the Big Ten title and advanced to the NCAA semi-finals Two former Illini gymnasts headed for Olympic Trials Jun 23, 2016 1:15 pm Paul Ruggeri ('12) and C.J. Maestas ('15) are two of 18 men contending for spots on the five-man U.S. Olympic Team that will compete in Rio de Janeiro this August. 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. Donate to Illini Football's Lift for Life fundraiser Jun 29, 2016 10:15 am The Illinois Chapter of Uplifting Athletes will hold its annual Lift For Life event on Friday, July 1, at 6:30 p.m. inside Memorial Stadium, to raise money to fight rare diseases. Hartleb named to USA Baseball Development Program staff Jul 1, 2016 10:45 am USA Baseball announced the coaching staff and evaluators for the 2016 17U National Team Development Program, including Illinois head coach Dan Hartleb. Women's Basketball welcomes Cydnee Kinslow for 2016 Jul 6, 2016 9:30 am A 6-foot-2 native of Oakley, California, Kinslow was a varsity captain all four years of her high school career and helped her club team, the Cal Stars, to a 56-1 record during her career. 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. 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. Illini Track's Pedrya Seymour on being an Olympians Jul 13, 2016 11:00 am With the Olympics beginning in 23 days, Pedrya Seymour explains what it means to her to be an Olympian and represent the Bahamas next month. Linebacker Hardy Nickerson arrives on campus Jul 14, 2016 9:15 am Illinois linebacker Hardy Nickerson has reported to Champaign for summer workouts after finishing his degree at the University of California, Berkeley. Coach Hambly announces new Volleyball staff Jul 15, 2016 11:30 am Fighting Illini volleyball head coach Kevin Hambly speaks about his new coaching staff, including assistants Jason Mansfield and Erin Lindsey and director of operations Jenni Bolduc. 50 days to kickoff. 50 photos of Butkus Jul 18, 2016 12:00 pm The Fighting Illini kickoff the 2016 season in 50 days. So, we put together 50 photos of Dick Butkus for your enjoyment. Illini pitcher recruit, drafted by Cincinnati Red, bypasses signing Jul 19, 2016 9:15 am Illinois baseball recruit Ty Weber elected to not sign a professional contract with the Cincinnati Reds in order to honor his commitment to the University of Illinois. 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. Senior Golfer Stephanie Miller wins the Illinois Women's Open Jul 21, 2016 10:30 am Miller finished 9-under par with a final reading of 207. A total of eight current and former Illini team members competed at the event, with six finishing in the top 15 at the Mistwood Golf Club. Brandon Paul signs with the Philadelphia 76ers Jul 26, 2016 9:30 am Paul played four seasons at the University of Illinois prior to entering the 2013 NBA Draft. Illini Football Big Ten Media Day wrap-up Jul 27, 2016 12:15 pm The Fighting Illini traveled to Chicago to kick off the 2016 season with the annual Big Ten Media Day and Kickoff Luncheon. Check out the pictures and video. Five weeks until Illini Football Aug 1, 2016 1:15 pm The season kicks off September 3 against Murray State Q + A with two-time Olympian Perdita Felicien Aug 3, 2016 9:00 am A recent inductee into the Canadian Track Hall of Fame, Felicien talks about her work as a broadcaster for the Canadian CBC Network, the book she's writing and what she misses about the University of Illinois. Watch seven Illini in the Rio Olympic games Aug 4, 2016 9:45 am One current and six former Fighting Illini student-athletes are set to represent their countries in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Opening Ceremonies are on Friday, Aug. 5. Fan information for Illini Football training camp Aug 4, 2016 10:00 am The Fighting Illini football team open 2016 training camp on Aug. 4 on the grass practice fields east of Memorial Stadium. All of training camp, through Aug. 20, will be open to the public and free to attend. Grange Grove concert series for 2016 announced Aug 10, 2016 12:00 pm Fighting Illini Athletics is excited to announce the pregame concert series – including Jerrod Niemann and Parmalee – that will take place in Grange Grove, free of charge, before football games during the 2016 season. Free student tickets for Illini Football vs. Murray State, September 3 Aug 12, 2016 11:45 am The Fighting Illini and Deloitte LLP are pleased to announce that all students, including student season ticket holders in Block I, will be able to access two complimentary tickets for the Fighting Illini football season opener against Murray State on Sept. 3 Pedrya Seymour ready for Rio Aug 15, 2016 11:15 am Pedrya Seymour is one day away from making her Olympic debut, competing in the 100m hurdle prelims tomorrow morning at 9:05 a.m. CT in Rio de Janeiro.