Illinois forward Will Riley has been named Big Ten Freshman of the Week for the third time this season, the conference office announced Monday. Riley shares the honor with Derek Queen of Maryland.
The Fighting Illini secured a commanding 95-74 win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Williams Arena Saturday evening. This victory came as a surprising display of offensive efficiency after a tough loss to Rutgers earlier in the week.
Illinois extended its winning streak to five games with a commanding 73-60 victory over Northwestern on Thursday night at State Farm Center. The Fighting Illini secured their sixth-straight win over the Wildcats, improving to 18-5 overall and 8-4 in Big Ten play this season.
He is survived by his wife, Angela, and daughters, Skylar and Avery. Allen totaled over 25 seasons coaching and scouting in professional baseball. He spent five seasons serving as Illinois’ pitching coach from 2020 to 2024.
The No. 23 Illinois Fighting Illini were unable to hold off a surging Rutgers team, falling 82-73 on the road Tuesday night. Rutgers, who entered the game with little momentum after a recent loss to Michigan, saw the return of star player Dylan Harper, who exploded for 28 points, six rebounds, and five assists to lead the Scarlet Knights to victory.
Illinois freshman Kasparas Jakucionis has been selected as a Top 10 candidate for the prestigious Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Award, as announced by the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
Kendall Bostic, a fifth-year player for the Fighting Illini, has been named to the Women’s College All-Star Game Watch List for 2025.
Genesis Bryant has been named Big Ten Co-Player of the Week for the third time in her career after leading Illinois to a 3-0 week, including two road wins and the program’s first-ever victory over Maryland. The announcement came on Monday from the Big Ten conference office.
Illinois basketball is getting strong performances from its freshman class as Will Riley was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week on Monday, and Kasparas Jakucionis earned a spot on the Oscar Robertson Trophy Midseason Watch List.
Illinois denied Maryland coach Brenda Frese her 600th victory at the school. Maryland has lost four of five while Illinois has won four in a row. Bryant finished with 20 points.