Illinois students snap up men’s basketball season tickets in record time for fifth straight year.
The nationally televised game marks the first meeting between Illinois and USC since the 2008 Rose Bowl.
Illinois is now one of six Big Ten teams ranked in the Top 25, joining No. 1 Ohio State, No. 2 Penn State, No. 5 Oregon, No. 17 Indiana, and No. 20 Michigan.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — U of I alumnus Lary Gies, who made a […]
“U of I had a profound impact on Larry. He has always been generous with his time, but now he is generous with his money too for the athletic department.”
Gies’s contribution honors his late father, U.S. Army veteran Larry Gies Sr., and aims to preserve the legacy of military sacrifice.
The team is pushing to finalize plans by the end of this year.
The Illini jumped two spots in the AP poll and three in the Coaches Poll following a commanding 45-19 road victory over Duke.
“I’m excited with how the nonconference play went,” said head coach Katie Hultin.
Quarterback Luke Altmyer was efficient and poised, going 17-for-21 for 217 yards and three touchdowns.