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Terrence Shannon, Jr. drives on his way to the basket against Maryland defenders

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.

Illini players in a quick on-court huddle wearing pink trimmed uniforms

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.

freshman guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn featured on graphic promoting the game against Michigan on Feb. 13, 2024

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).

Former Illini Nick Allegretti poses with his family members following Super Bowl LVIII

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.

Players huddle on court wearing blue uniforms

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.

Illini players are all smiles as they cheer from the bench

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.

Kendall Bostic speaks to teammates in a quick on-court huddle with the Illini wearing white uniforms with pink trim

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 players high-five each other during a game break

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.

graduate student Quincy Guerrier featured on a promotional graphic for Wednesday's basketball game at Northwestern

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).

junior pole vaulter Tori Thomas running forward on their approach

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.

graduate student Quincy Guerrier featured on a promotional graphic for Sunday's basketball game

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.

sophomore forward Shay Bollin stands among Illini players cheering from the sidelines

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.

guard Justin Harmon featured on graphic promoting Illinois vs. Michigan State on Thursday, January 11, 2024.

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.

Marcus Domask shoots a fade-away jumper against Northwestern on January 2,2024

Marcus Domask named Big Ten Player of the Week

Jan 9, 2024 9:00 am

Domask earns the award after averaging 29 points, 5.5 assists and 4 rebounds while shooting 59.4% from the field, 66.7% from 3-point range, and 90% from the free-throw line in matchups vs. Northwestern and Purdue.

Simpson swings the weight in preparation for her throw

Simpson shatters weight throw school record in Illini debut

Jan 8, 2024 8:15 am

The men's and women's track and field squads completed their first meet of the season on Saturday. 509 fans saw graduate student Amber Simpson shatter the weight throw program record with a 20.31m heave.

Illini players in a quick on-court huddle

Illini Women's Basketball back at home to host Wisconsin

Jan 7, 2024 1:00 pm

Illinois is 23-13 when hosting the Badgers. Head Coach Shauna Green is 2-0 all-time against Wisconsin.

freshman guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn featured on graphic promoting the game on Jan. 5, 2024

No. 9 Illini set for top-10 showdown at No. 1 Purdue

Jan 5, 2024 9:00 am

The Illini are in search of the program's fourth win all-time over a No. 1-ranked team, and first ever away from home. The Orange and Blue are 0-8 in road games at No. 1, and 3-20 overall against No. 1 opponents.

sophomore Ty Rodgers featured on promotional graphic for the game against Northwestern on January 2, 2024

No. 9 Illini host Northwestern tonight in return to B1G action

Jan 2, 2024 8:45 am

Illinois opens 2024 at the State Farm Center in a return to Big Ten play after dominating their final non-conference game against Fairleigh Dickinson on Friday. Tonight's game against Northwestern is scheduled for an 8 pm tip.

sophomore guard A.J. Redd featured on graphic promoting tonight's men's basketball game

Illini back in action tonight vs. Fairleigh Dickinson

Dec 29, 2023 11:00 am

The sold out game at State Farm Center is scheduled for an 8 pm start. The Illini won the two teams' single previous meeting.

Illinois Football signs 19 on National Signing Day

Dec 20, 2023 11:30 am

Coach Bret Bielema continued Illinois' rise in recruiting by signing his third-straight top-50 recruiting class, a feat achieved at Illinois for the first time since the beginning of recruiting rankings, according to 247Sports.

Sophomore forward Shae Bollin prepares to high-five senior guard Genesis Bryant during the team's Braggin' Rights game against Missouri on December 17th.

Illini Women's Basketball set for Wednesday, Thursday games at West Palm Beach Classic

Dec 19, 2023 11:00 am

Wednesday's 10am game marks the third all-time meeting against Arkansas; Illinois won on both teams' home courts in 1996 and 1997. Thursday's tilt against UTEP (12:15pm) will be the first meeting between the sides.

Coleman Hawkins featured on graphic promoting the game at Tennessee on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023

Illini face ranked road test at Tennessee

Dec 8, 2023 12:15 pm

No. 20 Illinois wraps up a stretch of three straight games away from home over a one-week span, traveling to Knoxville, Tenn. for a Saturday showdown with No. 17 Tennessee (11 a.m. CT, CBS).

orange and blue graphic promoting tonight's basketball game against Florida Atlantic

Top 20 matchup tonight: Illini vs Florida Atlantic in Jimmy V Classic

Dec 5, 2023 9:45 am

No. 20 Illinois, fresh off its Big Ten-opening win Saturday at Rutgers, heads to New York City to take on No. 11 Florida Atlantic in the Jimmy V Classic Tuesday at Madison Square Garden (5:30 p.m. CT, ESPN).

graphic shows Dain Dainja holding a basketball rim. Text has game details for Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023

Illini Men's Basketball opens Big Ten play Saturday at Rutgers

Dec 1, 2023 8:15 am

No. 24 Illinois begins its 119th season of league play Saturday afternoon at Rutgers (3 p.m. CT, BTN). Illinois is opening B1G play on the road for the sixth time in the last eight seasons.

Jer'Zhan Newton in motion running forward

Newton named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year

Nov 29, 2023 9:15 am

Illinois defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton was named the Big Ten's Defensive Player of the Year and the Defensive Lineman of the Year. He's just the fourth Illini in history to earn the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year award.

Junior offensive line player Seth Coleman featured on a banner promoting the football game against Northwestern on November 25.

Illini look to keep the hat, earn bowl berth against northwestern

Nov 21, 2023 9:45 am

Illinois returns to Memorial Stadium to battle for The Hat in its regular-season finale and Senior Day game against Northwestern. Kickoff is slated for 2:30 p.m. CT on Big Ten Network.

Illini Football travels to Iowa for final regular-season road trip

Nov 15, 2023 8:45 am

Winners of three of their last four games, the Fighting Illini football team hits the road for a matchup with the Big Ten West-leading Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday. Illinois and Iowa are set to kick off at 2:30 p.m. CT on FS1.

'Next Up' graphic promoting the basketball game against Marquette on 11/14/2023 features redshirt junior Dain Dainja

#23 Illini Men's Basketball hosts #4 Marquette tonight

Nov 14, 2023 12:15 pm

In game 3 of a six-game, season-opening homestand, the Illini welcome No. 4 Marquette to sold out State Farm Center (7 p.m. CT, FS1) for the final year of the Gavitt Tipoff Games series between the Big Ten and Big East.

DePaul transfer, senior Max Williams featured on graphic promoting the basketball game on 11/10/2023

Men's Basketball hosts Oakland tonight

Nov 10, 2023 10:30 am

Illinois continues a six-game, season-opening homestand on Friday night, hosting Oakland at State Farm Center (7 p.m. CT, B1G+). Oakland is coming off of narrow defeat, 79-73, to Ohio State.

graphic says 'Class of 24' and features images of signees Morez Johnson Jr., Jason Jakstys and Jase Butler

Illinois Men’s Basketball signs top 20 class for 2024

Nov 9, 2023 9:00 am

Head coach Brad Underwood announced Wednesday the signing of top-35 national recruit Morez Johnson Jr. and three-star prospects Jason Jakstys and Jase Butler to national letters of intent on the first day of the early signing period.

volleyball players huddle on court wearing pink uniforms for breast cancer awareness in a file photo

Illinois Volleyball welcomes Northwestern for midweek clash at Huff Hall

Nov 1, 2023 11:15 am

Illinois volleyball goes for its sixth straight victory when the team hosts Northwestern at Huff Hall on Wednesday night. First serve on Big Ten Network is slated for 8 p.m. CT.

text 'Next Up' on graphic advertising Saturday's game at Minnesota

Illinois Football travels to Minnesota on Saturday

Oct 31, 2023 11:15 am

Following its off weekend, the Illinois football team is back in action Saturday against Minnesota in Minneapolis. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. CT on Big Ten Network.

Illinois Women's Basketball team photo in blue uniforms

#23 Illini hosting Truman State for exhibition game tonight

Oct 30, 2023 9:00 am

The Orange and Blue will host 16 total games across the season, beginning with tonight's exhibition against Truman State. All kids 12 and under dressed in a Halloween costume will get in free.

Terrence Shannon Jr. secures the ball as he moves toward the basket against Kansas defenders

Illini close preseason slate with win over #1 Kansas in Maui Strong Relief Matchup

Oct 30, 2023 9:45 am

No. 25 Illinois never trailed in the second half en route to an 82-75 victory over No. 1 Kansas at State Farm Center on Sunday night. Terrence Shannon led the Illini with a game-high 28 points, a team-high five 3-pointers and two steals in the victory.

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