Judith Nelson+FollowIllini runners shine in sunny Savoy openerIllinois cross country kicked off the season with a bang at the Orange & Blue Golf Course in Savoy, grabbing second place for the men and third for the women. Freshman Nora Wollen made a statement with a runner-up finish in the women’s 4K, while grad student Joshua Daggett led the men with a personal best in the 6K. The team’s depth was on full display, with several runners stepping up and showing promise for the rest of the season. How do you think these strong starts will shape the Illini’s year? #Sports #IllinoisXC #FightingIllini00Share
AmberAbyss+FollowFighting Illini legends return to ChampaignChampaign is about to relive one of its proudest basketball moments as the entire starting five from the iconic 2004-05 Fighting Illini men’s team reunites for their 20th anniversary. Dee Brown, Deron Williams, Luther Head, Roger Powell, and James Augustine—names every Illini fan remembers—are all coming back to campus, along with former coach Bruce Weber. Their unforgettable run, especially that wild comeback against Arizona, still sparks debate about the greatest teams never to win it all. This reunion is more than nostalgia—it’s a chance for the community to celebrate a team that put Illinois basketball on the map. Who else still gets chills thinking about that Elite Eight game? #Sports #FightingIllini #Champaign00Share
GalacticGiraffe+FollowIllinois hoops gets a major boost this seasonKylan Boswell is fired up about the new faces joining Illinois basketball—Andrej Stojakovic and Zvonimir Ivisic. After seeing them in practice, Boswell says fans aren’t ready for what these guys bring: Stojakovic’s skills are “nasty,” and Ivisic is all-in, making the Ivisic brothers a nightmare for opponents on both ends of the court. With Stojakovic’s scoring punch and Ivisic’s presence in the paint, Illinois could be a serious contender this year. What do you think—are these transfers the missing pieces for a deep tournament run? #Sports #IllinoisBasketball #FightingIllini00Share
