blog posts 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. Illini Men’s Golf selected for NCAA Stanford Regional May 2, 2024 9:15 am The Orange and Blue have now qualified for each of the last 16 NCAA regionals, and will make their 19th appearance overall. Coach Mike Small has led the Illini to five NCAA Regional titles. 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. Four Illini picked in 2024 NFL draft, more sign free agent deals Apr 30, 2024 11:00 am Illinois is one of five schools with three or more players drafted in the first three rounds in each of the last two NFL Drafts. The Illini are joined on the list by Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, and Penn State. 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. Illini Men's Golf begins B1G title chase Friday Apr 24, 2024 4:00 pm The Illini are in search of their ninth consecutive conference title, their 14th in the last 15 league championships dating back to the 2008-09 season, and the program's 21st Big Ten crown overall. Milton named Big Ten Player of the Week Apr 24, 2024 9:00 am Senior outfielder Connor Milton went 9-for-12 with five runs scored, two doubles, three home runs and eight RBI during the Illini's series sweep of Northwestern, posting a .750 on-base percentage while slugging an incredible 1.667. Illini Football wraps up spring ball with Orange and Blue Spring Game at Memorial Stadium Apr 22, 2024 8:30 am Illinois will open its 2024 fall schedule at Memorial Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 29, when the Illini host Eastern Illinois. Underwood announces three additions for 2024-25 Apr 18, 2024 8:30 am Head coach Brad Underwood announced Wednesday that Carey Booth, Kylan Boswell, and Tre White have signed Tenders of Financial Aid with the University of Illinois and will join the Fighting Illini men's basketball program. Schroeder named Big Ten Baseball Player of the Week Apr 16, 2024 8:45 am What a week for redshirt senior catcher Jacob Schroeder! He went 8-for-15 (.533) with eight runs scored, four home runs, 11 RBI and two walks over four games, posting a .632 on-base percentage while slugging an incredible 1.333. 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. Fighting Illini Athletics set to host Spring Sports Fest Apr 9, 2024 9:00 am Fighting Illini Athletics is set to host Spring Sports Fest from April 12-14, featuring 11 home events across four sports - Track & Field, Softball, Baseball, and Women's Tennis. 'We have a great opportunity to finish strong': Illini seek first postseason title Apr 3, 2024 10:30 am After taking down Washington State in the final four, Illini Women's Basketball booked their ticket in the WBIT championship game, their first appearance in a non-conference postseason title game ever. They face Villanova tonight at 6 p.m. Fighting Illini play for WBIT Championship against Villanova on Wednesday Apr 2, 2024 8:15 am In the WBIT semifinals, Illinois took on a Washington State team that had earned a No. 1 seed. The Illini led for the final 38 minutes in its 81-58 win on Monday evening, sending them to the championship game later this week. Illini loss to top-ranked Connecticut in Elite Eight caps great season Apr 1, 2024 10:15 am After advancing to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2005 and for the 10th time in program history, Big Ten Tournament champion Illinois finished the 2023-24 season with a 29-9 record, its third-most wins in program history. Illini prepare for WBIT semifinals, program's first-ever appearance in April Apr 1, 2024 8:45 am Earning a spot in the semifinals of the inaugural WBIT, the Fighting Illini will take on Washington State at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Monday evening. Illini Close Strong, Earn Spot in Elite Eight With Gritty Win Over Iowa State Mar 29, 2024 8:30 am Never trailing in the contest, third-seeded Illinois battled to a 72-69 win over No. 2 seed Iowa State in the Sweet 16 on Thursday night at TD Garden to secure a spot in the Elite Eight for the first time since 2005. Illini Basketball doubleheader watch party set for State Farm Center Mar 27, 2024 8:30 am Fighting Illini Athletics will host a doubleheader watch party at State Farm Center on Thursday, with both women's and men's basketball playing postseason games being shown on the videoboard. Gates will open at 6 p.m. and admission is free. WBIT first-round game time announced for Illinois at State Farm Center Mar 20, 2024 8:00 am Illinois women's basketball will play its first-round matchup of the Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament against Missouri State at 6 p.m. CT on Thursday, March 21. Illinois is one of 16 host schools for the first round. Illini open NCAA Tournament Thursday vs. Morehead State Mar 19, 2024 9:15 am Illinois is the No. 3 seed in the East region and will open their NCAA Tournament run against No. 14 seed Morehead State (26-8) on Thursday in Omaha, Neb. Game time is set for 2:10 p.m. CT and will be televised on TruTV. Illini Women's Basketball will host Missouri State on Thursday in WBIT Mar 18, 2024 8:30 am The Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament is a postseason single-elimination tournament sponsored by the NCAA. This is the first year of WBIT play.. Illinois Faces Nebraska Saturday in Big Ten Tournament Semifinals Mar 16, 2024 12:45 pm Following a 77-74 comeback victory over Ohio State in the quarterfinals, No. 2 seed Illinois faces No. 3 seed Nebraska in the Big Ten Tournament (BTT) semifinals on Saturday afternoon (2:30 p.m. CT, CBS). Illini open Big Ten Tournament Friday in quarterfinals Mar 14, 2024 10:30 am Illinois finished the regular season second in the Big Ten with a 14-6 record and enters the Big Ten Tournament as the No. 2 seed. Tip off is scheduled for 5:30 pm (central) at the Target Center in Minneapolis. 2024 Big Ten tournament bracket Mar 11, 2024 8:30 am Illinois is the No. 2 seed in the 2024 BIg Ten Tournament. The Illini will open play at the Target Center Minneapolis in the Quarterfinals on Friday at 5:30 p.m. CT on BTN, facing the winner of No. 7 Iowa vs. No. 10 Ohio State. Ruth emerges as first Illini Big Ten champion since 2018 Mar 11, 2024 8:15 am '(Edmond) Ruth is really starting to cement himself as a national title threat. Him becoming the first Big Ten champion for us since (now-assistant coach for the Illini) Isaiah Martinez is truly incredible,' said head coach Mike Poeta. Fighting Illini Volleyball hosts DePaul for spring match Mar 8, 2024 8:00 am Illinois volleyball welcomes DePaul for a match at Huff Hall today, with first serve slated for 5:30 p.m. Fighting Illini Women's Basketball heads to Minneapolis for Big Ten Tournament Mar 7, 2024 8:30 am Heading into the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday, when [9] Illinois squares off with [8] Maryland at 11:30 a.m. CT, Illinois is coming off its most dramatic win of the season, taking down Nebraska on Senior Day. Illini fall to the third-ranked Boilermakers at State Farm Center Mar 5, 2024 1:30 pm No. 12 Illinois led by as many as 10 in the first half, but it was not enough in the Fighting Illini's 77-71 loss to No. 3 Purdue at State Farm Center on Tuesday night. No. 12 Illini Host Senior Night vs. No. 3 Purdue Tuesday Mar 5, 2024 8:15 am The Illini close out the home schedule with Senior Night at State Farm Center, honoring seven players and three managers in a pregame ceremony. Illini Baseball set for First Pitch invitational Mar 1, 2024 9:30 am Illinois baseball heads out on the road again, making the trip to Greenville, S.C., for the First Pitch Invitational, hosted by Michigan State at Fluor Field, home of the Greenville Drive, the High-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. No. 13 Illini outduel Minnesota, 105-97 Feb 29, 2024 8:30 am Illini offense explodes for season-high scoring mark vs. Golden Gophers. The Fighting Illini shot 61.3% from the field and 45.5% from behind the arc en route to the eight-point home victory. Dang earns B1G Event Specialist, Freshman of the Week Feb 27, 2024 8:45 am Illinois men's gymnast Brandon Dang has earned Big Ten Event Specialist and Freshman of the Week honors for his efforts in the 2024 Winter Cup. Kuehne snaps 50 freestyle school record on day two of B1G Championships Feb 23, 2024 9:00 am Junior Logan Kuehne broke the 50 freestyle school record in the time trials clocking in at 22.79. Prior to shattering the record, she swam the program's fourth-fastest 50 freestyle in the morning prelims session. She placed 25th overall. Illini falter late at Penn State Feb 22, 2024 8:15 am The Fighting Illini led by as many as 14, but the Nittany Lions scored the final eight points of the night in the Orange and Blue's fifth Big Ten loss of the season. Illini on the road against Penn State tonight Feb 21, 2024 8:15 am Illinois is one win away from its fifth consecutive 20-win season. Coach Brad Underwood looks to become just the second coach in Fighting Illini history with five straight 20-win seasons, joining the legendary Lou Henson. Shannon named Big Ten Player of the Week Feb 19, 2024 3:15 pm Shannon earns the award after averaging 29.0 points on 54.8% shooting from the field, 40% from 3-point range, and 85.7% from the free throw line while leading the Illini to a home victory over Michigan and road win at Maryland. Trip to Penn State tonight for Fighting Illini Women's Basketball Feb 15, 2024 8:30 am Illinois (11-12, 5-8 B1G) visits Penn State (16-8, 7-6 B1G) for a 5 pm (central) tip-off. PSU is 11-2 at home this season, but have lost their last three games. Illini face Michigan tonight at sold-out State Farm Center Feb 13, 2024 9:15 am The Big Ten rematch with Michigan tips off at 6 p.m. CT (Peacock). Illinois enters this week in sole possession of second in the Big Ten standings at 8-4, behind No. 2 Purdue (11-2). Allegretti wins Illini-record third Super Bowl Feb 12, 2024 8:45 am Allegretti's three Super Bowl wins is the most ever by a former Illini. He passed Jim Grabowski, Ray Nitschke, Preston Pearson, Howard Griffith, Eugene Wilson, Dave Diehl, and Ted Karras, who all have two Super Bowl rings. Fighting Illini host Northwestern for Pride Game tonight Feb 8, 2024 8:45 am The Illini Women's Basketball team partners with local organizations for Pride Night, a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. Tipoff is at 6 pm against Northwestern, which is 8-14 overall on the season, 3-8 in the Big Ten. Illinois Volleyball unveils spring schedule Feb 7, 2024 8:00 am The Illini open the spring schedule with a match against DePaul on March 8. First serve from Huff Hall is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. CT. Admission is free. Fourth-quarter comeback not enough in Illinois' overtime road loss to Purdue Feb 6, 2024 9:45 am Illinois overcame a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter to force overtime, though the Fighting Illini's valiant effort did not prove to be enough in a 77-72 road loss to Purdue on Monday night. Laski to Serve as Honorary Captain vs. Duke Feb 2, 2024 8:30 am Illinois men's tennis all-time great Jeff Laski will be the Fighting Illini's honorary captain when Illinois takes on Duke on Friday at Atkins Tennis Center. The Illini and Blue Devils compete at 6 p.m. CT. Stripe State Farm Center Saturday Jan 26, 2024 9:30 am No. 10 Illinois' next home game against Indiana on Saturday afternoon is Stripe State Farm Center, presented by Invesco QQQ. Illini host Ohio State for Pack the House on Thursday Jan 25, 2024 8:30 am Illinois (8-9, 2-5 B1G) vs. #12 Ohio State (15-3, 6-1 B1G). 6 pm start time at State Farm Center. Illinois trails 20-57 in the all-time record with the Buckeyes, who claimed last season's meeting in Columbus, 87-81. Fighting Illini Men's Basketball at Northwestern tonight Jan 24, 2024 10:15 am The No. 10 ranked Fighting Illini defeated Northwestern, 96-66, in their first meeting of the season Jan. 2 at State Farm Center, and are coming off of back-to-back Big Ten wins last week at Michigan (88-73) and vs. Rutgers (86-63). Women’s Track and Field ranked No. 1 nationally for first time ever Jan 23, 2024 9:15 am The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association released its first round of weekly national rankings on Monday. The Fighting Illini women debut as the national leaders, and the men close out the top-10 rankings at No. 10. No. 14 Illini host rematch vs. Rutgers Sunday Jan 20, 2024 2:15 pm Illinois hosts its first Big Ten rematch vs. Rutgers, on Sunday at sold-out State Farm Center (noon, BTN). The Illini defeated the Scarlet Knights, 76-58, in the teams' 2023-24 Big Ten opener on Dec. 2 at Jersey Mikes Arena in Piscataway, N.J. Illini host Rutgers for 'We Back Pat' night Jan 16, 2024 2:45 pm The 'We Back Pat' promotion honors legendary women's basketball coach and player Pat Summitt, who passed away in 2016 after a lengthy battle with early onset dementia and Alzheimer's. 10th-ranked Illini face Michigan State Thursday at State Farm Center Jan 10, 2024 5:15 pm Illinois returns to State Farm Center to host Michigan State on Thursday (8 p.m. CT, FS1) in the first of two Big Ten home games this week.