On Tuesday, a few hundred lined the Huff Hall gym to send the team off to Minneapolis as the Marching Illini played and coach Chris Tamas and a couple of players said a few words to the faithful.
Outside of the limelight and pressure that already comes with a national semifinal match, a bigger stage awaits the Illini. Literally.
Take a match-by-match look at the Illini's journey to the Final Four.
Beat writer Scott Richey introduces the players on Illinois' Final Four volleyball team.
Scott Richey checks in each day from Minneapolis as the Illini vie for a national title.
Illinois got the unexpected from Andres Feliz and Samba Kane during the team's 77-74 victory over UNLV.
Getting swept in the Indiana Class 4A state finals during her senior season at Fort Wayne (Ind.) Carroll adds extra motivation for Jacqueline Quade, now a junior for Final Four-bound Illinois volleyball.
The Chiefs' quarterback will likely emerge with the award barring a late-season meltdown
Shammond Cooper with the Butkus Trophy. Hell of a pitch. https://t.co/vhzU6cxjLY Bob Zuppke (@BobZuppke) December 12, 2018...
Former Herald & Review Executive Sports Editor Mark Tupper gets behind the wheel to talk about a break in the schedule for Illini men's basketball and volleyball's trip to the
Enos helped develop Crimson Tide quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Jalen Hurts this season
#illini hosting 3-star DE Keith Randolph for an official visit, @AllenTrieu reports. Huge news and a top target for #illini left in the Class of 2019https://t.co/n5Jq79vW4O Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 11, 2018...
I will be curious to see who the Illinois football team ends up landing for the class of 2019. There are still so many possibilities left. I believe Lovie Smith and the rest of the Illini coaching staff will build this class into one of the best we have seen in the last decade. To [] Illinois Football: Illini target Isaiah Hookfin focusing on decision - Writing Illini - Writing Illini - An Illinois Fighting Illini Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.
The prospect of a National Title in Volleyball has Illini fans giddy.
A look at how Illinois basketball beat writer — and Associated Press Top 25 voter — Scott Richey's women's poll compared with that of the AP.
Illinois junior defensive specialist has made several memorable plays this season for the Illini on their Final Four run.
A look at how Illinois basketball beat writer — and Associated Press Top 25 voter — Scott Richey's men's poll compared with that of the AP:
The Illini will have plenty of members of the Illini Networkers behind them this weekend in Minneapolis, as well as members of the Spike Squad student section, despite the fact that finals begin this week and run through Saturday.
Adam Cushing, brother to former Illinois tight end, was announced as the new head football coach of Eastern Illinois.
CHAMPAIGN — The frustrations were evident for Alex Wittinger last season. W
Thursday, December 13, 2018 - 12:30pmThis week's chat will come to you live from Minneapolis in the hours before Illinois volleyball faces Nebrsaka in the Final Four of the NCAA tournament. Beat writer Scott Richey plans on spending most of the week in Min
The Illinois football class of 2019 took a small hit to the group on Monday morning. When the Illini lose a recruit, it always hurts. No matter what recruit it is, the Illini need more depth on the team and losing players is never a good thing. Keeping the offensive line strong is extremely important [] Illinois Football: Illini gain scholarship with Jakai Clark flip - Writing Illini - Writing Illini - An Illinois Fighting Illini Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.
The Eagles appeared to recover a fumble on the opening kickoff but the replay officials disagreed
A very confusing year for the defensive backfield with lack of consistency in play or positions.
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