blog posts Big Ten Football to resume October 23-24 Sep 16, 2020 8:45 am The Big Ten will require all on-field personnel to undergo daily antigen testing with results completed and recorded prior to each practice or game. Big Ten home opener tonight for Illini Women's Basketball Dec 7, 2022 2:15 pm Shauna Green is the first coach in Women's Basketball program history to open her Illinois career with a 3-0 start, and pushed the new mark a 6-0 start. The Illini take on Rutgers tonight at 7pm (State Farm Center). Big Ten Men's Basketball schedule released Sep 9, 2021 9:00 am The Big Ten announced the conference basketball schedule on Wednesday afternoon, completing the 2021-22 Illinois schedule. Illinois opens league play on a Friday night, hosting Rutgers on Dec. 3. Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament bracket set Feb 27, 2018 8:45 am The bracket is set for the 2018 Big Ten Tournament, scheduled for Feb. 28-March 4 at Madison Square Garden in New York Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament bracket set Mar 8, 2021 8:45 am The Fighting Illini are the No. 2 seed, earning a double-bye to the quarterfinal round for the second consecutive season. Illinois will open play on Friday at 5:30 p.m. CT on BTN, facing the winner of No. 7 seed Rutgers vs. No. 10 seed Indiana. Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament moved to Indianapolis Feb 10, 2021 9:15 am Men's Basketball Tournament relocated from United Center in Chicago to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Hosting both the men's and women's tournaments in the same city allows for cohesive testing and medical protocols for both events. Big Ten preseason honorees include three Fighting Illini Sep 1, 2016 10:00 am The women's golf preseason honorees were announced by the Big Ten Conference on Wednesday, and three Fighting Illini were recognized: Stephanie Miller,Chayanid Prapassarangkul and Bing Singhsumalee. Big Ten road opener tonight at Iowa Dec 6, 2021 10:00 am Illinois is coming off an 86-51 home win over Rutgers on Friday to start Big Ten play, its largest margin of victory in a conference game since 2005. The Illini also carry a four-game winning streak into the contest. Big Ten's cross-country Freshman of the Year is Illini Jesse Reiser Nov 5, 2015 1:00 pm TIllini cross-country runner Jesse Reiser was unanimously selected as the 2015 Big Ten Freshman of the Year. It's the first an Illini has been honored with this recognition. Big Ten's Men's basketball schedule released Sep 20, 2023 9:45 am Illinois is the Big Ten's most winning team in conference play over the last four years, with Head Coach Brad Underwood directing the program to a 55-25 record. Big Ten Tournament bracket set for men's basketball Mar 6, 2023 8:15 am Illinois (20-11, 11-9) is the No. 7 seed and opens play Thursday at 5:30 p.m. CT on BTN, facing No. 10 seed Penn State (19-12, 10-10). Big Ten Tournament game notes Mar 12, 2020 8:00 am The Fighting Illini open play in Friday's Quarterfinals at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Game time is 1:25 pm (CDT). Big Ten Tournament Notes | Illinois vs. Iowa Mar 13, 2021 10:15 am Following a 90-68 victory over Rutgers in the quarterfinals, No. 2 seed Illinois faces No. 3 seed Iowa in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals on Saturday afternoon (2:30 p.m. CT, CBS). Big weekend on deck for Illini Baseball Apr 22, 2016 9:30 am It will be an important weekend on and off the diamond for the Illinois baseball program when Ohio State visits Friday-Sunday. Bing Singhsumalee on a historic season for Women's Golf May 29, 2019 10:30 am 'This season and team holds a very special place in my heart, not only because of all of the records we broke, but because of the bond we shared with each other. I am so proud of this team.' Black, Finke power Illini past Austin Peay, 64-57 Dec 7, 2017 10:45 am Michael Finke scored 17 points and grabbed eight rebounds to help Illinois to a 64-57 victory over Austin Peay on Wednesday night. The Illini (7-3) snapped a three-game losing streak Black's career high leads Illini in win against UT Martin Nov 13, 2017 10:00 am Leron Black scored a career-high 23 points and snatched eight rebounds Sunday, helping Illinois avoid an early season upset to UT Martin for a 77-74 victory Black scores game-high 20 points in loss at Michigan State Feb 21, 2018 9:00 am Leron Black led all scorers with 20 points in Illinois' 81-61 loss at Michigan State on Tuesday. Black has scored 20, 28 and 20 in his last three games 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. Board to consider extending AD Josh Whitman's contract through 2023-24 Nov 13, 2019 2:30 pm 'Under Josh’s leadership we have seen our athletic programs move steadily forward and upward,' said Chancellor Robert J. Jones. 'We want to ensure that this momentum continues for years to come.' Boy Scout camp out at Memorial Stadium, Sept. 12 Aug 10, 2015 3:00 pm Second annual event takes place following Illinois vs. Western Illinois football game Brad Underwood announced as new Illini Basketball head coach Mar 20, 2017 9:00 am Underwood arrives at Illinois from Oklahoma State, where he led OSU to a 20-win season and NCAA Tournament appearance. Braggin' Rights annual rivalry game time set Sep 27, 2019 4:15 pm The 39th edition of the annual rivalry game will be held on Saturday, Dec. 21 at noon CT. Braggin' rights at stake tonight in St. Louis Dec 22, 2022 9:15 am Illinois has an 8-1 non-conference record with two games remaining. Illinois is aiming to finish the non-conference with just one loss for the first time in 10 years, since going 13-1 prior to Big Ten play in 2012-13. Braggin’ Rights basketball scheduled for Dec. 12 Nov 12, 2020 9:30 am The two programs will play on campus at either Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., or State Farm Center in Champaign, Ill. A coin flip will determine the location. Braggin' Rights Breakdown Dec 18, 2019 8:30 am The Fighting Illini head to St. Louis this Saturday to face Missouri in the annual Braggin' Rights rivalry game (Noon CT). Braggin' Rights game notes: Illinois vs Missouri Dec 21, 2018 8:45 am Following a one-week break in the game schedule for fall semester final exams, Illinois returns to action Saturday night (7 p.m.) in the 38th Braggin' Rights game Braggin' Rights on the line Saturday night Dec 11, 2020 7:15 pm llinois travels to Columbia to face unbeaten Missouri on Saturday night. The COVID-19 pandemic prevented the annual Braggin' Rights game from being played in the traditional neutral-site setting of St. Louis' Enterprise Center. Braggin' Rights on the line tonight Dec 22, 2021 9:00 am After a one-year absence, the Braggin' Rights game between Illinois and Missouri is back at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis. Brandon Lieb signs with Fighting Illini Basketball Jun 29, 2020 9:00 am Lieb is a 7-0, 210-pound center from Deerfield, Illinois. 'Brandon's skill level and shooting ability stand out right away; he can really space the floor at the 5,' said Illini Head Coach Brad Underwood. 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. Braunagel, Byrd advance to Quarterfinal Round at NCAA Championships Mar 17, 2023 8:30 am Five Illinois wrestlers completed day one of the NCAA Championships on Thursday. Lucas Byrd advanced to the quarterfinals for the first time, and Zac Braunagel pulled out a third period comeback upset to advance to his first quarterfinals. Breslin's goal lifts Illini Soccer over Michigan State, 2-1 Oct 14, 2019 8:45 am A penalty kick from Illini junior Hope Breslin lifted the Orange and Blue over the Michigan State Spartans, 2-1, in double overtime on Sunday afternoon at Demirjian Park. Bret Bielema takes reins of Fighting Illini Football Dec 18, 2020 8:00 am Illinois Athletics Director Josh Whitman reached out to a native son in naming Bret Bielema as the 26th Fighting Illini Head Football Coach in the 132-year history of the program. 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 Brown named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week Oct 4, 2021 3:30 pm After running for the fourth-most rushing yards in a game in Illini history on Saturday, Chase Brown was named the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week on Monday. He had 257 yards with two rushing touchdowns against Charlotte. Brown's career day rushes Illini past Charlotte Oct 4, 2021 8:30 am A career day of 257 yards from Chase Brown led the Illini to a 24-14 victory against Charlotte Saturday afternoon. The win wraps up the non-conference schedule for the Illini, who next host Wisconsin for Homecoming next Saturday. BTN's Tailgate show airs live from Memorial Stadium on Saturday Oct 13, 2022 9:15 am The set will be located in the southeast corner of Lot 31 (across the street from Grange Grove). Illini fans can make signs onsite or bring their own to show live on B1G Tailgate before Illinois hosts Minnesota in its 112th Homecoming game. BTN Tailgate: Live from Grange Grove Saturday Oct 16, 2019 11:30 am The live broadcast originates from Grange Grove this Saturday prior to Illinois' 109th Homecoming game, and one of the hosts is former Illini Howard Griffith. Buchanan, Illini post record rounds on day 1 of Tiger Collegiate Apr 11, 2023 8:30 am The Illini men's golf team closed out Day 1 of the Tiger Collegiate Invitational with a commanding performance that left the Illini alone atop the team standings with a 15-stroke lead heading into today's final round. Buckeyes rally to top Illini, 71-63 Mar 6, 2020 9:30 am Ayo Dosunmu scored 21 points and Andres Feliz had a double-double (11 points, 11 rebounds), but No. 23 Illinois fell at No. 19 Ohio State, 71-63, Thursday night at Value City Arena. Bullpen brilliant again, Illini sweep Coastal Carolina Apr 4, 2019 8:30 am The Illinois baseball team limited No. 19 Coastal Carolina to five hits in a 4-1 win Wednesday to finish a two-game midweek series sweep at Illinois Field. Bush named Illinois starting quarterback Aug 28, 2018 9:45 am Quarterback AJ Bush Jr. will start for the Illini in the season opener Saturday against Kent State. Bush is a graduate transfer from Virginia Tech who joined the Illini at the start of training camp Butkus statue planned for new football performance center Nov 20, 2017 1:00 pm 'Dick Butkus is the greatest defensive player in the history of football, and he embodies the identity of the Illinois football program,' Director of Athletics Josh Whitman said. Campus announces change in Athletics leadership Nov 9, 2015 11:15 am Final reports for Women’s Basketball, Football and Sports Medicine released Career performances carry Women's Gymnastics over Penn State Jan 30, 2017 8:45 am The Illini had six gymnasts tally season-high marks, led by freshman Karen Howell, who won the first event title of her career on bars. Sophomore Lizzy LeDuc earned two event titles in the all-around and on floor. 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. Caterpillar president Stu Levenick: 'I was a product of a great institution' Jul 3, 2018 1:00 pm By his own admission, he was not highly recruited out of high school. Ability, drive, and determination turned him into a walk-on Illini football player, a team captain, an NFL draft pick... Celebration of Title IX's 50th to culminate with Illini women's summit & reunion Jun 21, 2022 9:15 am The theme for the Sept. 9 event is 'How it Started … How it's Going.' Alumna Sheila Johnson is the keynote speaker. Taylor Rooks, also a UI graduate and nationally known sports journalist and broadcaster, will serve as emcee. Changes made to enhance fan experience on Fighting Illini Football gamedays Sep 6, 2022 9:00 am Changes will make it quicker to enter and leave the staduim, easier to get water, and fireworks are returning to the game-day experience at the Fighting Illini team entrance to the field and when the Illini score.