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Illinois women’s tennis adds sophomore transfer Cara Mester from Oklahoma

Fighting Illini women's tennis head coach Evan Clark has announced that Cara Mester, a rising sophomore from Cluj-Napoca, Romania, will join the University of Illinois program as a transfer.

By Chambana Sun | Jul 28, 2025

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Big Ten announces TV schedule for Illinois volleyball’s upcoming season

By Chambana Sun | Jul 28, 2025

The Big Ten Conference has released the television schedule for the 2025 volleyball season, outlining national broadcast plans for the University of Illinois Fighting Illini women's volleyball team.

University of Illinois hosts FamILLy Movie Night with Fighting Illini

By Chambana Sun | Jul 24, 2025

Illinois Athletics will host FamILLy Movie Night, sponsored by Busey Bank, at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, August 9.

Illinois volleyball receives AVCA Team Academic Award for 13th straight season

Illinois volleyball has been awarded the 2025 AVCA Team Academic Award, as announced by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) on Monday.

Illini football single-game tickets available soon

Single-game tickets for the 2025 Fighting Illini football season will be available to the general public starting Thursday, July 24 at 12 p.m. CT.

Illinois women's basketball leads Big Ten with top academic honors

The Illinois women's basketball team has been recognized for its academic achievements, receiving an honorable mention in the 2024-25 Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll.

Altmyer and Jacas receive Big Ten preseason recognition

Illinois seniors Luke Altmyer and Gabe Jacas have been recognized on the Big Ten's Preseason Honors list.

Illinois football set for Day 1 of Big Ten Media Days

The Illinois football program is set to participate in the Big Ten Media Days in Las Vegas.

University of Illinois women's tennis team earns ITA academic honors

All eight student-athletes from the University of Illinois Fighting Illini women's tennis team have been recognized by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) for their academic achievements during the 2024-25 academic year.

Illini men's tennis earns ITA all-academic honors; five players recognized

The University of Illinois Fighting Illini men's tennis team and five of its student-athletes have been recognized by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) for their academic achievements during the 2024-25 academic year.

Illini golfers prepare for competitions across major golf tours

Illinois rising junior All-American Max Herendeen is set to make his PGA TOUR debut, leading a group of six Illini golfers competing in various tours.

111 Illinois student-athletes receive Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Honors

By Chambana Sun | Jul 20, 2025

The Big Ten Conference announced its 2024-25 Distinguished Scholar list, recognizing 111 student-athletes from the University of Illinois for their academic achievements.

Illinois baseball players Tyler Schmitt and Julius Sanchez drafted into MLB

By Chambana Sun | Jul 20, 2025

Illinois baseball has seen two of its players, Tyler Schmitt and Julius Sanchez, selected in the 2025 MLB Draft.

Mike Poeta receives contract extension through 2029

By Chambana Sun | Jul 19, 2025

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.

Illinois soccer announces non-conference schedule for 2025

By Chambana Sun | Jul 18, 2025

Illinois soccer head coach Katie Hultin has announced the team's non-conference schedule for 2025.

Cearah Parchment joins Canada's roster for FIBA U19 World Cup

By Chambana Sun | Jul 18, 2025

Cearah Parchment, a freshman with the Fighting Illini women's basketball team, has been selected to join Canada's roster for the 2025 FIBA U19 World Cup.

Illini Track hires Olympian Garrett Scantling as assistant coach

By Chambana Sun | Jul 15, 2025

Director of Illinois track, field, and cross country Petros Kyprianou announced the appointment of Olympian Garrett Scantling as an assistant coach.

Odeluga and Bielema nominated for Allstate AFCA Good Works Team

By Chambana Sun | Jul 15, 2025

University of Illinois senior linebacker Kenenna Odeluga and head football coach Bret Bielema have been nominated for the 2025 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.