University of Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Baseball
Recent News About University of Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Baseball
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Zach Luevanos joins Illinois baseball as new pitching coach
Illinois baseball has welcomed Zach Luevanos to its coaching staff, as announced by head coach Dan Hartleb.
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Illinois baseball announces signing of seven athletes for 2025 class
Illinois baseball has announced the signing of seven student-athletes to a Big Ten Athletics Scholarship Agreement.
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Illinois baseball team reveals full schedule for the upcoming 2025 season
The University of Illinois has released its baseball schedule for the 2025 season. The team is set to play a total of 52 games, with 21 of those taking place at their home venue, Illinois Field. The season will kick off on February 14 against Abilene Christian at Whataburger Field in Corpus Christi, Texas.
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Big Ten announces expanded baseball schedule for Illinois
Illinois baseball has announced its 2025 Big Ten schedule, which includes a 30-game slate for the first time, expanding from the previous 24 games. The conference play will start on March 7 and continue until May 17. The Big Ten Tournament is scheduled to be held at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
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Kansas City's Michael Massey set for postseason debut
Michael Massey, second baseman for the Kansas City Royals, had a productive 2024 season, appearing in 100 games. He achieved a slash line of .259/.294/.449 with 17 doubles, 14 home runs, and 45 RBIs. The Palos Park, Illinois native also posted career-high marks in runs (45), triples (2), average, slugging, OPS and OPS+ (105). Defensively, he recorded a .990 fielding percentage with only three errors in 302 total chances at second base.
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Illinois baseball announces fall schedule with free admission games
Illinois baseball has announced its upcoming fall schedule. The 2024 Big Ten Champions will play two games at Illinois Field this week, with free admission to both events.
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Illinois baseball earns fifth consecutive academic excellence award
Illinois Baseball Earns 2023-24 ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award
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Illinois baseball stars drafted by Orioles and Pirates
Illinois baseball saw two of its players selected in the 2024 MLB Draft. Right-handed pitcher Jack Crowder was picked by the Baltimore Orioles, while catcher Camden Janik was chosen by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Illinois baseball team joins second annual Las Vegas College Baseball Classic
Illinois baseball is set to compete in the second annual Las Vegas College Baseball Classic, in partnership with Peak Events LLC, at the Las Vegas Ballpark, home of the Las Vegas Aviators, the Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics. The tournament will take place from February 28 to March 2, 2025. Joining the Fighting Illini will be Texas, Texas Tech, and Washington.
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Big Ten awards postgraduate scholarships to Illinois athletes Duong and Milton
The Big Ten Postgraduate Scholarship award winners were announced by the league office on Wednesday, July 10. Fighting Illini women's tennis player Kate Duong and baseball player Connor Milton received the prestigious awards from the conference.
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Camden Janik earns third-team All-America honors from ABCA/Rawlings
Illinois catcher Camden Janik has been recognized as a member of the ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division I All-America Third Team, according to an announcement made today. Janik is the first Illinois player to receive All-America honors since Garrett Acton in 2019. He becomes the 36th All-American in the history of the program and is the 17th player during Dan Hartleb's tenure as head coach, which began in 2006, to achieve this distinction.
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Illinois athletes earn Academic All-Big Ten honors across multiple sports
The Big Ten Conference has announced the student-athletes who have been named to the Academic All-Big Ten team for spring sports. To qualify for this recognition, athletes must be in at least their second academic year and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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Camden Janik named to ABCA/Rawlings all-region first team
Illinois catcher Camden Janik has been recognized as part of the ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division I Midwest All-Region First Team, according to an announcement made today. Janik, who was also selected for the All-Big Ten First Team, achieved a .356 batting average, placing him 10th among conference batters and leading his team, the Illinois Fighting Illini.
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Three Illinois baseball players earn CSC Academic All-District honors
Illinois baseball has announced that three of its players have been honored with College Sports Communicators (CSC, formerly CoSIDA) Academic All-District recognition. The players who received this distinction are Camden Janik, Connor Milton, and Ben Plumley.
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Illinois exits NCAA tournament after loss to Indiana State
Illinois baseball's journey in the NCAA Tournament came to an end after a 13-2 defeat against Indiana State at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington. This loss marked their elimination from the tournament, concluding their performance at the Lexington Regional with one win and two losses.
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Kentucky defeats Illinois; sends Illini to loser's bracket
Illinois baseball faced a challenging match against No. 2 Kentucky, resulting in a 6-1 defeat at Kentucky Proud Park. This loss places the Illini in the loser's bracket of the Lexington Regional.
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Illinois-Kentucky game rescheduled due to weather concerns
The NCAA Lexington Baseball Regional Game 4 between Illinois and Kentucky has been rescheduled. Originally set for a later time, the game will now begin 55 minutes after the conclusion of Game 3, which features Indiana State against Western Michigan. This change is due to anticipated weather conditions.
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Illinois baseball defeats Indiana State for first NCAA win since 2015
Illinois baseball team secured a 4-1 victory over Indiana State in the opening round of the Lexington Regional at Kentucky Proud Park. This win marks their first NCAA Tournament victory since 2015.
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Illinois baseball returns to NCAA Tournament after five-year hiatus
Illinois baseball is set to participate in the NCAA Tournament this weekend, marking their 13th appearance. The team will compete in the Lexington Regional, beginning with a game against Indiana State on Friday at 6 p.m. CT. This marks Illinois' first tournament appearance since 2019.
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Brody Harding shines in Big Ten Conference Baseball Tournament
Brody Harding, a redshirt senior and second baseman for the Fighting Illini, played a crucial role in securing a victory over Iowa during the 2024 Big Ten Conference Baseball Tournament held in Omaha, Nebraska. The game ended with a 4-2 win after 10 innings. Harding's performance included going 2-for-4 with two runs on two doubles and a walk against the Hawkeyes.