blog posts Illini Baseball visits Nebraska for weekend series Apr 26, 2019 8:30 am Two of the top teams in the Big Ten face off this weekend when Illinois travels to Nebraska. The Illini are the top-ranked team in the conference at No. 23 in the RPI with Nebraska third at No. 37. Illini baseball win streak climbs to 17, a school record Apr 27, 2015 10:30 am No. 8 Illinois capped a perfect weekend in Happy Valley with a 6-3 victory, sweeping Penn State and setting a school record with 17 straight wins. The Illini increased the best start in school history to 36-6-1 and remained in first place in the Big Ten. Illini outfielder Casey Fletcher named Big Ten Co-Player of the Week Apr 28, 2015 9:45 am Senior Casey Fletcher was named Big Ten Co-Player of the Week, announced the conference office Monday. Fletcher hit a team-high .500 (8-of-16) with five walks during Illinois' perfect 4-0 week that extended its school record and longest active winning streak in the country to 17. Illini Finish Second at Big Ten Championship Apr 29, 2024 8:15 am The Illini men's golf team finished second at the 2024 Big Ten Championship on Sunday at Scioto Country Club, snapping the program's Big Ten-record streak of eight consecutive league titles. Men's Golf wins third straight Big Ten championship May 1, 2017 9:45 am The Illini finished 16 strokes ahead of runner-up Northwestern to earn the program's eighth Big Ten title in the last nine seasons. The team score marks a new Big Ten Championships record Illini golfers earn B1G postseason honors, Herendeen named Freshman of the Year May 1, 2024 9:30 am Max Herendeen was the unanimous choice as the Big Ten Freshman of the Year and joined junior Jackson Buchanan to give Illinois two unanimous selections to the All-Big Ten first team. 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 Baseball hosts Ohio State in huge weekend series May 3, 2018 10:45 am The Illini will host Ohio State for a three-game series starting Friday. Both teams are projected NCAA tournament teams and are separated by only one game in the Big Ten standings 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 Makira Cook to participate at 2023 USA Women’s AmeriCup Team Trials May 5, 2023 9:30 am On the line will be a spot on Team USA as the team travels to Leon, Mexico, for the 2023 FIBA Women's AmeriCup, from July 1-9. The Fighting Illini are coming to a town near you May 6, 2015 2:00 pm The University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics has announced a new outreach program dubbed the "Fighting Illini Tour". This comprehensive initiative will kick off in late May and focus on traveling throughout all 102 counties of the Land of Lincoln on an annual basis. Illinois’ Buchanan recognized as Big Ten Golfer of the Year May 6, 2024 8:15 am Fighting Illini junior Jackson Buchanan, who was recognized earlier this week as a unanimous selection to the Big Ten All-Conference first team, has also been named Big Ten Golfer of the Year. Skonieczny’s walk-off homer sends Illinois to series win May 8, 2017 10:45 am Skonieczny's second homer of the season came with two outs on a 0-2 count and the teams already seven minutes past Maryland's predetermined travel curfew. Illini Softball earns four seed in Big Ten tournament May 9, 2017 9:15 am The Illini will have a first-round bye after securing one of the top four seeds and will play the winner of fifth-seeded Nebraska and No. 12 seed Penn State on Friday (May 12) Illini Men's Tennis advances to sweet sixteen May 10, 2021 9:45 am The Fighting Illini are on to the sweet sixteen in Orlando after soundly defeating Notre Dame 4-0 on Saturday afternoon. Illini Baseball win streak at 24 after 28-13 slugfest May 11, 2015 10:30 am In Illinois' highest scoring performance since 2000, the No. 3 Fighting Illini overcame their largest deficit during the streak and captured their 24th consecutive victory in a 28-13 slugfest. Illini Women's Golf in 12th after NCAA Regionals Day 2 May 12, 2021 8:45 am The top six teams in the Regional will advance through to the NCAA Championships following today's final round. Illini Men's Basketball will host Notre Dame in Big Ten/ACC Challenge May 13, 2015 2:00 pm Matchups for the 17th annual Big Ten/ACC Challenge have been determined. Illinois will host Notre Dame on Wednesday, Dec. 2. Takekawa, Cockburn named Illinois Freshmen of the Year May 13, 2020 9:30 am Mia Takekawa (gymnastics) and Kofi Cockburn (basketball) have been named winners of the annual award, presented to the top male and female freshman competing for the Fighting Illini. Top seeded Illini Men's Golf heads to 8th consecutive NCAA Regional May 14, 2015 12:00 pm Including this year's appearance in Noblesville, the Illini have qualified for an NCAA Regional in each of the last eight seasons. This year's No. 1 seed, however, marks the highest seeding for an Illinois team in program history. Baseball: Final regular season home series is Thursday-Saturday May 17, 2017 12:30 pm The Illinois baseball team finishes the regular season Thursday-Saturday with a three-game series against visiting Iowa. Illini hold steady through 36 holes at NCAA Bath Regional May 17, 2023 10:45 am Illini men's golf maintained second place with a 6-under 278 during Round 2 of the NCAA Bath Regional at Eagle Eye Golf Club on Wednesday, minus-18 after 36-holes and 10 shots behind Georgia in the race for the team title. Men's Golf secures NCAA Championship berth at Stillwater Regional May 19, 2021 8:45 am The Fighting Illini men's golf program secured its 13th-consecutive NCAA Championship berth on Tuesday after posting a second-place finish behind host Oklahoma State at the Stillwater Regional at Karsten Creek Golf Club. Illini in Nicaragua May 22, 2017 10:00 am At the stadium, we interacted and played with the local girls as the Nicaraguan SWB coaches ran practice. We did passing patterns, scrimmages, and technical dribbling drills. Illinois Baseball starts Big Ten Tournament Wednesday against Indiana May 22, 2018 9:00 am There is a lot on the line for Illinois. With an RPI of No. 50, the Illini are on the NCAA tournament bubble and looking to improve their resume Duong and Heuser set for NCAA doubles tournament May 22, 2023 3:00 pm The Illinois tandem is one of 32 doubles teams competing from the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Fla. 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 Eliminated from B1G Tournament, Illini Baseball awaits NCAA bid May 23, 2019 4:15 pm Despite the early exit from Big Ten tourney competition, Illinois is confident it will be an at-large selection to the NCAA Tournament, which would be its first NCAA appearance since 2015. Kawai wraps up historic run at NCAA Singles Championships May 24, 2019 9:15 am 'To beat 11 ranked opponents, earn unanimous All-Big Ten selection, achieve All-American honors, and reach the Elite Eight in the NCAA Singles Tournament (is) as one of the best, if not the best individual season in program history.' Men's Golf ready for 13th consecutive NCAA Championships appearance May 27, 2021 8:00 am The Fighting Illini men's golf team, No. 8 in the latest Golfstat team rankings, continues its postseason run, May 28 - June 2, at the 2021 NCAA Championship, Six Illini Football game times set May 28, 2021 9:45 am The start times and television partners for six Illinois football games have been announced, including a noon CT kickoff for the home opener against Nebraska on the first day of the college football season, August 28. Men's Golf concludes 2018 season at NCAA Championships May 29, 2018 8:45 am Senior Dylan Meyer earned his second consecutive top-10 finish Monday at the NCAA Championships after a 3-under par final-round tally put him at 5-under par Illini Men's Golf advances to match play at NCAA Championship May 30, 2023 11:00 am The Illinois men's golf team advanced to the match play portion of the 2023 NCAA Men's Golf Championship behind three top-10 individual scores, highlighted by sophomore Jackson Buchanan's runner-up finish. Olivia Howell qualifies for NCAA Championships for second-straight season May 31, 2022 10:30 am Illini women's track and field junior Olivia Howell will make her second-straight trip to the NCAA Championships after qualifying for the women's 1500m on Saturday night at the 2022 NCAA Division I Outdoor West Prelims. Men's Golf season ends in NCAA quarterfinals match May 31, 2023 10:45 am The Fighting Illini men's golf team concluded its chase for the 2023 national title on Tuesday, falling in a hard-fought battle with Florida State, 3-2, in the quarterfinal round of the NCAA Men's Golf Championship. 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. Track & field members prepare for NCAA Outdoor Championships Jun 8, 2021 2:00 pm Three members of the University of Illinois track and field squad will travel to Eugene, Oregon to take part in the 2021 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Illinois’ Wang set for Arnold Palmer Cup Jun 8, 2023 9:15 am Wang enters the prestigious tournament after becoming the first Big Ten Champion in Illini program history since 1993, while also garnering Big Ten Player of the Year honors, and leading the program to its first-ever B1G Championship. Illinois opens 100% capacity for 2021-22 sports season Jun 11, 2021 11:15 am The State of Illinois moved into Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois plan, allowing the University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics to announce 100% capacity for the 2021-22 sports season. B1G/ACC Challenge set: Men's Basketball at Wake Forest Jun 12, 2017 10:00 am Illini will have first meeting against Demon Deacons since epic 2004 showdown Illinois’ Dumont de Chassart competes at Arnold Palmer Cup Jun 14, 2021 4:45 pm The 2021 Big Ten Co-Golfer of the Year competed for Team International in a hard-fought battle vs. Team USA at the 25th Arnold Palmer Cup held this weekend. Poulter, Spillane named Dike Eddleman Athletes Of The Year Jun 15, 2018 10:45 am Illini Volleyball's Jordyn Poulter and Baseball's Bren Spillaneare recipients of the 2017-18 Dike Eddleman Awards, presented annually to the top Fighting Illini female and male athlete Illini Football’s 2022 0pener moved to Week 0 vs. Wyoming Jun 17, 2021 8:00 am Illinois will play during Week 0 in back-to-back seasons, as the Illini are scheduled to open the 2021 season on Aug. 28 against Nebraska on FOX - the first kickoff in college football in 2021. Nowlin, Carr earn Big Ten Medal of Honor Jun 23, 2021 8:45 am Tristyn Nowlin (golf) and Mike Carr (wrestling) have been selected as 2021 recipients of the prestigious Big Ten Conference Medal of Honor for excellence on and off the field throughout their college careers. 120 Illini student-athletes named Big Ten Distinguished Scholars Jul 2, 2021 9:45 am Distinguished Scholar Award recipients have each earned Academic All-Big Ten recognition and earned a minimum GPA of 3.70 or better during the previous academic year. Former Illini soccer coach leads U.S. to World Cup victory Jul 6, 2015 11:15 am Former Fighting Illini soccer coach Jill Ellis led the USA Women's National Team to a World Cup title on Sunday in Vancouver, Canada, dominating defending champion Japan 5-2. How the 1990s propelled Illini women’s athletics to national prominence Jul 8, 2022 4:15 pm The 1990s included individual NCAA championships and multiple Big Ten Athlete of the Year recognitions. Fall sports: DIA's statement on Big Ten Conference announcement Jul 10, 2020 10:15 am Teams will compete against only Big Ten Conference opponents, and participation in sports is voluntary, with scholarship and financial aid protected for all student-athletes regardless of their participation. 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.