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Illinois wins Big Ten opener against Minnesota in women's tennis

The Illinois Fighting Illini women's tennis team started their Big Ten campaign with a 4-3 win against Minnesota in Minneapolis.

By Chambana Sun | Mar 7, 2025

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Illinois wrestling set for Big Ten Championships hosted by Northwestern

The Illinois wrestling team is preparing to compete in the Big Ten Championships, which will take place at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois, on March 8-9.

By Chambana Sun | Mar 7, 2025

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Illinois tennis hosts Nebraska and Wisconsin as Big Ten play begins

By Chambana Sun | Mar 6, 2025

No. 20 Illinois is set to open its Big Ten tennis schedule with home matches against Nebraska and Wisconsin at the Atkins Tennis Center in Urbana, Illinois.

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Illinois sets record with athletes heading to NCAA Indoor Championships

By Chambana Sun | Mar 6, 2025

The Illinois track and field teams are making history with a record 15 athletes qualifying for the NCAA Indoor Championships, scheduled for March 14-15.

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James White joins Illinois football as assistant running backs coach

By Chambana Sun | Mar 6, 2025

Three-time Super Bowl champion James White has been appointed as the assistant running backs coach for the Illinois football program.

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Illinois baseball begins Big Ten title defense against Michigan

By Chambana Sun | Mar 6, 2025

Illinois baseball is set to begin its Big Ten title defense with a three-game series against Michigan at Holman Stadium in Vero Beach, Florida.

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Illinois falls to Nebraska in Big Ten Tournament second round

By Chambana Sun | Mar 6, 2025

Illinois faced a setback in the Big Ten Tournament as they were defeated by Nebraska with a score of 74-70.

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Illini women's tennis begins Big Ten play facing Minnesota and Wisconsin

By Chambana Sun | Mar 6, 2025

After a lengthy homestand that included hosting the ITA Team Indoor Nationals, the No. 45 ranked Fighting Illini women's tennis team is set to begin Big Ten play on the road.

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Tacoria Humphrey joins The Bowerman Watch List after record-breaking performance

By Chambana Sun | Mar 5, 2025

Tacoria Humphrey, a recent Big Ten Indoor champion in the long jump, has been named to The Bowerman Watch List by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) as of March 5.

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Antonio James joins Fighting Illini as assistant defensive line coach

By Chambana Sun | Mar 5, 2025

Former Illini defensive lineman Antonio James has been appointed as the assistant defensive line coach for the Illinois football program, as announced by head coach Bret Bielema.

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Illinois falls to Ohio State in final nonconference tennis match

By Chambana Sun | Mar 5, 2025

No. 20 Illinois faced a setback in its final nonconference tennis match of the regular season, losing to No. 3 Ohio State 4-0 at Ty Tucker Tennis Center in Columbus on Wednesday night.

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Brandon Dang earns third CGA Specialist of the Week award

By Chambana Sun | Mar 5, 2025

Brandon Dang has been named the College Gymnastics Association (CGA) Specialist of the Week for the third time this season.

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Illinois faces top-ranked Ohio State in final nonconference tennis matchup

By Chambana Sun | Mar 4, 2025

No. 20 Illinois is set to face No. 3 Ohio State in a nonconference tennis match on Wednesday, March 5, at the Ty Tucker Tennis Center in Columbus, Ohio.

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Artur Sitkowski named co-quarterbacks coach for Fighting Illini

By Chambana Sun | Mar 4, 2025

Artur Sitkowski has been promoted to co-quarterbacks coach for the Fighting Illini, as announced by head coach Bret Bielema.

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Illinois volleyball to compete in inaugural Broadway Block Party tournament

By Chambana Sun | Mar 4, 2025

The Nashville Sports Council and ESPN Events have announced that Illinois volleyball will participate in the inaugural Broadway Block Party tournament.

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Illinois golf finishes tenth at Southern Highlands Collegiate

By Chambana Sun | Mar 4, 2025

The University of Illinois men's golf team, ranked 12th nationally, finished in 10th place at the Southern Highlands Collegiate held at the Southern Highlands Golf Club in Las Vegas.

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Dang and Nguyen receive Big Ten weekly gymnastics awards

By Chambana Sun | Mar 4, 2025

Brandon Dang and Matthew Vu Nguyen have been recognized with Big Ten weekly honors, as announced by the conference on March 4.

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Kendall Bostic leads three Illini players earning All-Big Ten honors

By Chambana Sun | Mar 4, 2025

Three players from the University of Illinois' women's basketball team have received All-Big Ten honors following a notable regular season under head coach Shauna Green.

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Illinois baseball postpones game against Eastern Illinois due to weather

By Chambana Sun | Mar 4, 2025

Due to expected bad weather, the Illinois baseball game against Eastern Illinois scheduled for tonight has been postponed.

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Joe Kim joins Illinois football staff as skill development coordinator

By Chambana Sun | Mar 3, 2025

Joe Kim, a seasoned consultant and coach with over three decades of NFL experience, has joined the Illinois football team as the Skill Development Coordinator.