The Kingfisher’s new costume was revealed last week, soon after the third referendum in its support passed in the recent ...

The University has not had a mascot since the removal of Chief Illiniwek in 2007. Students are pushing for the kingfisher to ...

College basketball has produced many memorable squad nicknames over the years. Maryland's "Crab Five" is the latest.

Xavier Musketeers (22-11, 13-8 Big East) vs. Illinois Fighting Illini (21-12, 13-9 Big Ten) Milwaukee; Friday, 9:45 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Illini -3.5; over/under is 159.5 ...

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Illini -3.5; over/under is 159.5 The Fighting Illini's record in Big Ten games is 13-9, and their record is 8-3 in non-conference games. Illinois leads the Big Ten ...

The NCAA Tournament field of 68 is set, and the Illinois Fighting Illini are back in March Madness with a No. 6 seed in the Midwest Region. However it seems like many college basketball experts ...