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Illinois women’s track team achieves highest NCAA finish since 1996

The Illinois women's track and field team achieved a significant milestone by securing fifth place at the NCAA Outdoor Championships held at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.

By Chambana Sun | Jun 15, 2025

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Kam Garrett earns All-America honors at NCAA Outdoor Championships

Illinois high jumper Kam Garrett has achieved All-America honors at the NCAA Outdoor Championships with a fourth-place finish, clearing 2.20 meters (7-2 1/2) at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.

By Chambana Sun | Jun 13, 2025

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Cody Johnston earns second-consecutive All-America honors at NCAA championships

By Chambana Sun | Jun 12, 2025

Illinois pole vaulter Cody Johnston has secured his second consecutive outdoor All-America honor at the NCAA Outdoor Championships.

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Bret Bielema to lead seventh-inning stretch at Wrigley Field on June 17

By Chambana Sun | Jun 10, 2025

Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema will lead the Chicago Cubs' seventh-inning stretch at Wrigley Field on June 17.

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Illinois coach and player receive regional tennis awards

By Chambana Sun | Jun 10, 2025

Head coach Brad Dancer and senior Kenta Miyoshi from the University of Illinois have received ITA Division I Men's Regional awards, as announced by the organization.

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Illinois golfers receive GCAA PING All-America honorable mentions

By Chambana Sun | Jun 9, 2025

Fighting Illini men's golf players Jackson Buchanan and Max Herendeen have been recognized as honorable mention selections on the 2025 PING All-America team, announced by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA).

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Illinois track teams head to NCAA Outdoor Championships

By Chambana Sun | Jun 9, 2025

The Illinois men's and women's track and field teams are set to compete in the NCAA Outdoor Championships from June 11-14 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.

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Illini alumni prepare for U.S Open amid notable golf achievements

By Chambana Sun | Jun 9, 2025

The University of Illinois men's golf program will have a strong presence at the 125th U.S. Open.

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Illinois' Jackie Alexander attends prestigious basketball symposium

By Chambana Sun | Jun 8, 2025

Illinois assistant women's basketball coach Jackie Alexander has been chosen to attend the 2025 TopConnect Basketball Symposium.

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Illinois announces home-and-home basketball series with Texas Tech

By Chambana Sun | Jun 6, 2025

Illinois has announced a new home-and-home series with Texas Tech, a team from the Big 12 conference.

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Hand-painted Illinois Rededication Game helmets available for order

By Chambana Sun | Jun 5, 2025

Hand-painted replicas of the Illinois Rededication Game helmets, used in the 2024 victory over Michigan, are now available for purchase.

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Jackson Buchanan and Max Herendeen receive Golfweek All-America honorable mentions

By Chambana Sun | Jun 4, 2025

Fighting Illini men's golf players Jackson Buchanan and Max Herendeen have been named honorable mentions on the 2025 Golfweek All-America team.

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Kenta Miyoshi earns spot on prestigious academic all-america first team

By Chambana Sun | Jun 4, 2025

After a successful year both on the tennis courts and academically, Kenta Miyoshi has been named to the Academic All-America First Team by College Sports Communicators.

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Five Illinois baseball players receive academic all-district honors

By Chambana Sun | Jun 3, 2025

Illinois baseball has announced that five of its players have been recognized with College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District honors.

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Illinois swimmers prepare for national championships competition

By Chambana Sun | Jun 3, 2025

Chloe Diner and Kayla Duran are gearing up to compete in the USA National Championships, presented by Toyota, on June 5-6 in Indianapolis.

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Kevin Hardy and Simeon Rice on College Football Hall of Fame ballot

By Chambana Sun | Jun 2, 2025

The National Football Foundation (NFF) and College Hall of Fame have released the 2026 ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame.

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Illinois tennis recruitment reaches highest rank under coach Evan Clark

By Chambana Sun | Jun 2, 2025

Illinois' 2025 tennis recruiting class has been ranked No. 14 nationally by the Tennis Recruiting Network, marking an improvement from its previous position at No. 16 in February.

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Jackson Buchanan qualifies again for U.S. Open alongside fellow Illini alumni

By Chambana Sun | Jun 2, 2025

Illinois men's golf alumnus Jackson Buchanan has secured a spot in the 125th U.S. Open for the second consecutive year.

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Pelkmans sets new records at Netherlands U20 National Championships

By Chambana Sun | Jun 2, 2025

Luuk Pelkmans, a signee for the Illinois track and field team, has achieved significant success at the Netherlands U20 National Championships.

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Illinois athletes qualify for NCAA Outdoor Championships

By Chambana Sun | May 31, 2025

The Illinois women's track and field team concluded their participation in the NCAA West Preliminaries at E.B. Cushing Stadium, Texas A&M, on Saturday, May 31.