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Homecoming Football: Illini take on Central Michigan

Sep 10, 2024 8:00 am

The Illini (2-0) are coming off a 23-17 victory over No. 19 Kansas, 23-17 in front of a sold-out home crowd, their first win over a ranked non-conference opponent since 2011 and their first sellout since 2016.

Illini athletes lead Team USA to third straight wheelchair basketball gold

Sep 8, 2024 4:00 pm

U. of I. alum Steve Serio had 24 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists as Team USA won its record third straight Paralympic Games gold medal, holding off Great Britain 73-69 on Saturday in Paris.

Men's and women's wheelchair basketball to play for gold in Paris

Sep 6, 2024 3:00 pm

Team USA's wheelchair basketball teams have two shots at gold this weekend.

Gameday Spirit Fanstore, Illinois Athletics Unveil 2024 Football Illini Legends Collectible Collection

Sep 6, 2024 1:00 pm

Gameday Spirit Fanstore, the official fanstore of Illinois Athletics, is excited to announce a special collaboration with the University of Illinois Athletic Department to launch the 2024 Illini Legends Collectible Collection.

Illinois alum leads men’s wheelchair basketball to victory in Paris Games opener

Aug 30, 2024 11:00 am

Illinois alum Steve Serio posted a triple-double as the U.S. men’s wheelchair basketball team began its pursuit of a third straight Paralympics gold medal with a 66-56 win over Spain on Thursday.

Illinois soars past Redbirds in home opener

Sep 4, 2024 5:15 pm

Illinois volleyball continued its hot streak with a four-set victory over Illinois State at Huff Hall on Tuesday night.

Home opener against Illinois State on horizon for Illinois volleyball

Sep 3, 2024 1:00 pm

Illinois volleyball welcomes Illinois State to Huff Hall for Pride Night on Tuesday, the home opener for the 2024 campaign.

Illinois opens Memorial Stadium 100th Anniversary season against EIU

Aug 29, 2024 9:45 am

Illinois football opens the Memorial Stadium 100th Anniversary season Thursday night with an in-state showdown against Eastern Illinois.

the Memorial Stadium 10th anniversary uniforms are based on the uniforms of Red Grange's day

Illini unveil throwback uniforms for Memorial Stadium rededication game, Oct. 19

Aug 12, 2024 8:45 am

Check out the uniforms Illini football will wear against Michigan on Oct. 19, 100 years and one day after Red Grange’s historic six-touchdown performance against the Wolverines during the Memorial Stadium Dedication Game in 1924.

orange graphic reads: Olympians MADE HERE

Follow the Fighting Illini in the Paris Olympics

Jul 25, 2024 9:15 am

Five former Fighting Illini, one current student-athlete, and one current assistant coach will represent the Orange and Blue at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France.

a group of NCAA athletics trophies. Stock photo via Eugene Soh

NCAA removes marijuana from list of banned drugs for championships

Jul 9, 2024 12:00 pm

SwimSwam (July 6) 'The NCAA drug testing program is intended to focus on the integrity of competition, and cannabis products do not provide a competitive advantage,' says Illinois A-D Josh Whitman, chair of NCAA’s Division I Council.

Terrence Shannon Jr. selected in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft

Jun 27, 2024 11:00 am

The Minnesota Timberwolves selected the Illinois guard with the 27th pick in the NBA Draft, making Shannon the first Illinois player drafted in the first round since 2012.

Shannon Jr. to join Honored Jerseys Program

Jun 24, 2024 9:45 am

Terrence Shannon Jr. will have his jersey raised to the State Farm Center rafters as part of the Illinois Basketball Honored Jerseys program.

Freshmen of the Year banner with images of the two winners performing in their respective sports

Herendeen, Ndudi named Illinois Freshman of the Year

Jun 17, 2024 11:15 am

The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics has announced its 2023-24 Freshman of the Year honorees. Max Herendeen (golf) and Elizabeth Ndudi (track & field) were voted the top male and female Illini competing in their first season.

banner image announcing new hall of fame class, with images of the eight inductees

Illinois announces Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2024

Jun 17, 2024 10:30 am

Eight more Illini stars have been elected to the Athletics Hall of Fame. This is the eighth Hall of Fame class and includes one coach and representatives from basketball, football, volleyball, soccer, and fencing.

Yeboah is women’s track program’s first high jump national champion

Jun 10, 2024 8:15 am

Redshirt junior Rose Yeboah became the first Illinois women's high jump national champion with an NCAA Outdoor Championships meet record leap of 1.97m (6-5 1/2). Her mark automatically qualifies her to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

Fighting Illini men's golf head coach Mike Small talks to a player as they walk across a green

Small named GCAA Midwest Region Coach of the Year

Jun 5, 2024 10:00 am

Small led the Illini to a fifth-place finish at the NCAA Championship and No. 6 in the final NCAA Division I men's golf rankings with a head-to-head record of 157-27-2 in 13 stroke play events on the season.

Max Herendeen at the NCAA division on championships

Illini golfer Herendeen named to GCAA All-Freshman team

Jun 3, 2024 9:00 am

Fighting Illini men's golfer Max Herendeen has been selected as one of five first-year players nationally on the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA ) All-Freshman Team.

Morez Johnson Jr. works out for USA Basketball

Freshman Morez Johnson Jr. selected to USA Basketball Men's U18 National Team

May 30, 2024 8:30 am

Johnson becomes the third Illini signee of the Brad Underwood era to represent USA Basketball. Ayo Dosunmu (2018) and Ty Rodgers (2022) both earned gold medals at the U18 Americas Championship prior to their freshman year at Illinois.

Illini Mens Golf season ends in NCAA quarterfinal match

May 29, 2024 8:15 am

Despite the loss, the quarterfinal berth secures a fifth-place tie for the Illini in the final NCAA Championship standings, the program's ninth top-five national finish under head coach Mike Small since the current format was adopted in 2009.

Illini golf team advances to match play, secures No. 1 seed at NCAA Golf Championship

May 28, 2024 11:45 am

The Illinois men's golf team advanced to match play at the 2024 NCAA Golf Championship, winning by a 16-stroke margin and securing the No. 1 seed in the eight-team bracket that will determine the team title.

Friday Night Lights: Illini conference opener moved to Friday, Sept. 20

May 24, 2024 12:15 pm

Illinois football's Big Ten opening tilt at Nebraska was selected by FOX for its College Football Friday package.

Two track and field athletes punch their ticket to national meet on first day of NCAA West Prelims

May 23, 2024 11:00 am

Two field athletes from the Illinois men's track and field team qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Championships: Tyler Sudduth in the shot put and Cody Johnston in the pole vault.

Two lines of illini baseball players pass by each other for high fives in twilight

Six Illini earn All-Big Ten, Hartleb named Coach of the Year

May 22, 2024 9:00 am

Coach Dan Hartleb earns his second Coach of the Year award and his first since 2015. He matches his mentor, Itch Jones, for the most in program history.

Illinois junior Jessica McDowell stands atop the podium at the Big Ten Outdoor Championships on Sunday (May 12)

McDowell wins 400m Big Ten Gold on final day of Big Ten Outdoor Championships

May 14, 2024 11:15 am

The Illinois men's and women's track and field teams finished the Big Ten Outdoor Championships on Sunday (May 12). Junior Jessica McDowell cruised to victory in the 400m dash (51.73) to earn gold and 10 team points.

view of Illinois Field from the stands during a night game

Illini set for final home series vs. Iowa

May 9, 2024 9:15 am

Illinois baseball concludes its seven-game homestand with its final home games of the season against Big Ten foe Iowa. The Illini enter the series in sole possession of first place in the Big Ten at 13-5.

Sophia Beckmon in-flight during a long jump

Sophia Beckmon named USTFCCCA National Athlete of the Week

May 7, 2024 10:45 am

Freshman long jumper Sophia Beckmon has been named U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association National Athlete of the Week. Last week, she leapt an Olympic-standard long jump of 6.86m (22-6 1/4).

Jackson Buchanan follows through on an iron shot

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 19^th appearance overall. Coach Mike Small has led the Illini to five NCAA Regional titles.

an Illini golf bag stands beside a green

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.

Photo by Division of Intercollegiate Athletics

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.

Junior Jackson Buchanan, who earned All-Big Ten Championship Team honors for the second straight season, lines up a putt at the Big Ten Championships

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.

an Illini golfer squats as he studies his upcoming putt

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.

Head coach Brad Underwood wearing a half smile and a quarter zip sweater during a game

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.

Spring Sports Fest graphic shows the schedule of games for April 12 through 14

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.

Illini Women's Basketball team surrounds head coach Shauna Green

'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.

Coach Shauna Green speaks to players during a time out of Monday's game against Washington State

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.

Hawkins, Shannon and Domask shown huddling on court during their final NCAA tournament game against UConn

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.

team photo with Illini Women's basketball players and coaches

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.

a previous watch party at State Farm Center with Illini basketball shown on the videoboards

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.

Pre-game huddle of Illini women's basketball team

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).

Five Illini huddle on court during a previous basketball game

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.

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