University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics
Recent News About University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics
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Illinois Wrestling announces eight-match Big Ten schedule for the 2026 season
Illinois Wrestling will compete against eight Big Ten Conference opponents in the 2026 season, according to the schedule released by the conference.
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Lucas Byrd and Luke Luffman returning to Illinois wrestling for final seasons
133-pound national champion Lucas Byrd and four-time NCAA Championships qualifier Luke Luffman have announced their return to the University of Illinois wrestling team for the 2025-26 season.
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Mike Poeta receives contract extension through 2029
Illinois Head Wrestling Coach Mike Poeta has been granted a four-year contract extension, which was approved by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees in their July meeting.
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Illini Wrestling announces new assistant coach Eric Schultz
Illinois wrestling head coach Mike Poeta has announced the appointment of Eric Schultz as an assistant coach.
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Lucas Byrd receives academic all-America honor
Illinois wrestler Lucas Byrd has been named to the 2024-25 Academic All-America Men's At-Large First Team by the College Sports Communicators (CSC).