Having a good, reliable setter is essential to a balanced and dynamic offense. Former Illinois star and one-time Big Ten Setter of the Year Jordyn Poulter was a huge reason why the Illini made a run all...

The Illinois volleyball team (8-3) won the Illinois State Redbird Classic on Friday and Saturday, playing in three matches and not losing a set. Coming into the weekend, Illinois defeated Omaha and...

In just their second meet of the season, the Illini's depth was on full display. The cross country team traveled to Normal, Illinois for the Red Bird Invite hosted by Illinois State, which saw the Illini...

After 106 minutes of a tough, gritty battle Illinois walked away with a tough 2-1 loss in Ann Arbor.  “I’m really proud of the way we fought,”said head coach Janet Rayfield. “Michigan had most...

To kick off the Big Ten women’s soccer season, Illinois (4-3, 0-0) will travel up north to take on Michigan (6-1-1, 0-0) on Friday evening.  Illinois is currently riding on a lot of momentum after...

Quiet gyms. Conference matches. Restrictions galore. After a spring season stuffed with special circumstances, Illinois has returned to its regularly scheduled programming. With three weekends against...

The Illini men and women’s cross country teams will be traveling to Normal, Illinois, on Sept. 17 for their second regular-season meet of the year: the Red Bird Invite. Illinois State will be hosting...

One could say the 2021 season ended on a high note for the Illinois women’s basketball team, but only after considering the context.  After suffering through separate ten- and six-game losing streaks,...

The Illini women’s golf team traveled to Ann Arbor, Michigan for the Wolverine Invitational hosted by the University of Michigan. Illinois took a fifth-place finish behind Michigan, Virginia, Virginia...

Head coach Janet Rayfield isn’t known for dipping into the transfer portal for players, but when Sydney Stephens' name appeared, the coaching staff knew they had to jump on the opportunity.  “Sydney...

A back and forth match between Illinois and Toledo ended with Sydney Stephens scoring the game winning goal to get the 1-0 win and finish off non-conference play.  “As a gritty, physical battle it...

Like the Illini men’s golf team, the women’s golf team is on a level on its own. Last season, after finishing in the top-five once, Illinois starts this season with three players named to the 2021-22...