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IHSA boys basketball state championships staying in Champaign
CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) — The IHSA boys basketball state finals aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. The IHSA announced it has agreed to a new five-year deal to keep the finals at State Farm Center through 2029. “The IHSA is thrilled for America’s Original March Madness to remain in Champaign-Urbana for the foreseeable future,” IHSA Executive Director […]
Antigua on Illini return: First time around was ‘special’
WCIA — One of the original members of Brad Underwood’s first staff is back in Champaign. “We’re really excited to be back,” Orlando Antigua said, who was named Associate Head Coach on Sunday. The things we were able to do the first time around were special.” Three seasons after leaving the Illini for a second […]
NCAA Basketball: NCAA Tournament East Regional-Connecticut vs Illinois
Mar 30, 2024; Boston, MA, USA;Illinois Fighting Illini forward Marcus Domask (3) dribbles the ball against Connecticut Huskies guard Cam Spencer (12) in the finals of the East Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Illinois softball back in Chicago for final midweek matchup
Illinois softball (18-26) is nearing the end of a long season, as its final midweek game is on Tuesday at 3 p.m. The DePaul Blue Demons (8-32) are the Illini’s final non-conference opponent as they wrap up the final two weeks. Illinois is fresh off an important series win...
Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend
Champaign-Urbana, Illinois | April 25-27, 2024 | marathon, half marathon, marathon relay, 10K, 5K, mile, youth run. The Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend will take to the streets of Champaign, IL from April 25-27, 2024. The events offer a beautiful, scenic tour of the University of Illinois campus, downtown streets, tree-lined residential neighborhoods, and an awesome paved park trail. Thousands of friendly, fun fans and volunteers from Champaign-Urbana line the course to cheer on and support participants! Participants also will experience the unique and thrilling finish line located at the 50-yard line of the University of Illinois' historic Memorial Stadium.
Illinois embraces transfer portal, a new reality in college athletics
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — In college athletics, loyalty seems to have taken a backseat to the pursuit of talent. Illinois fans may be disheartened by the recent exodus of players through the NCAA Transfer Portal, but let us dissect the situation with a dose of reality. The rules are clear:...
No. 35 Illinois women’s tennis earns win at Penn State, falls to No. 15 Ohio State
No. 35 Illinois women’s tennis was on the road this past weekend to conclude the regular season against two Big Ten opponents: Penn State and No. 15 Ohio State. The Illini started the weekend strong at Penn State by winning the doubles point, their 14th of the season. The new duo of freshman Alice Xu and fifth-year Josie Frazier made quick work of their opponents 6-3, while sophomore McKenna Schaefbauer and junior Kasia Treiber followed with a 6-4 win at the No. 2 position.
Picking up steam; Illinois softball wins third in 5 days
Illinois (19-26) and away games are a duo that continue to find success in the 2024 campaign. While Champaign received torrential downpours for several hours on Tuesday, the softball team spent the afternoon in Chicago, facing the DePaul Blue Demons (8-33). Better weather brought even better hitting to the Illini,...
NCAA Basketball: Oakland at Illinois
Nov 10, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Oakland Golden Grizzlies forward Trey Townsend (4) looks to the basket as Illinois Fighting Illini guard Luke Goode (10) defends during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
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