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Jenkins, Mercilus Taken in First Round

On Thursday night former University of Illinois defensive end Whitney Mercilus and former Illini wide receiver A.J. Jenkins were both taken in the first round of the 2012 NFL draft. Mercilus was picked…Read More

#20 Tennis team loses to Indiana

The tennis team lost its 7th match of the year and 4th in the last 6 matches to Indiana 5-2 on Friday, despite Senior Dennis Nevolo winning in both singles and doubles. The #20 duo of Nevolo and senior…Read More

Illini End Four Game Losing Streak, Win Two Straight

The Illini ended their four game losing skid with seven straight runs against Illinois State yesterday and won again today against Eastern Illinois. Yesterday, the Fighting Illini found themselves down…Read More

Illini Look to Rebound After Tough Road Trip

The Illinois baseball team lost all four games in its most recent road trip, which included getting swept by Purdue. This was the first time since 2008 Illinois was swept by a Big Ten opponent. Justin…Read More

Blue Team Wins in Illini Spring Football Game

After the Illini blue team won 13-12, the Orange teams missed extra point in the first quarter came back to haunt them. The running game and defense were especially important in Saturdays Illini spring…Read More

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Illini Top Eastern Illinois, Improve to 18-12

After another incredible pitching performance the Illini baseball team defeated Eastern Illinois 10-3.…Read More

Groce Adds Ford and Walker to Illini Staff

University of Illinois head basketball coach John Groce added assistant coaches Dustin Ford and Jamall…Read More

Illini win 11-6 over Indiana

After giving up five runs in two innings, the bullpen, led by Mat Milroy, picked up Josh Ferry by only…Read More

Meyers Leonard Declares For NBA Draft

Sophomore Illini Center Meyers Leonard has declared that he will forgo his junior and senior seasons…Read More

Illini Even Series, Beat Indiana 7-3

After falling behind in the first inning 2-0, the Illini fought back with a phenomenal effort from pitcher…Read More

Illini Sweep Mississippi Valley State

The Illini baseball team outscored the Mississippi Valley State Devils 34-11 in this weekend’s three…Read More

John Groce Named Illinois Head Basketball Coach

On Thursday, the University of Illinois announced former Ohio University coach John Groce as their new…Read More

Illini Baseball 2012 Home Opener

After defeating Bradley on Wednesday, the Illinois baseball team improved its record to 12-10 and has won…Read More

Illini Fall to ISU 16-7, Argo Breaks Steal Record

The Illini jumped out to a quick 7-0 lead Wednesday night over the Redbirds of ISU, but were defeated…Read More