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University of Illinois head coach Tim Beckman announced his first Fighting Illini recruiting class on Wednesday. Signing Day Headquarters | Recruit Highlights |
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Fighting Illini Announce New Signing Class

The Fighting Illini football program signed 19 football players to scholarships Wednesday. New coach Tim Beckman is pleased with his group despite problems resulting from the lateness of his hiring. He spoke at length about his new class Wednesday.

Illini Out-Battle Aggressive MSU In Squeaker

The Fighting Illini basketball team eked out a 42-41 victory over Michigan State at the Assembly Hall Tuesday night. It was like watching two elephants mud wrestling, but any win is essential after a three game losing streak. It came against an aggressive and athletic Spartan team ranked #9 in the country with aspirations on a conference championship. The Illini live to fight another day.

W. Swimming. Illini Return to Minneapolis for Minnesota Challenge

Fifteen members of the Fighting Illini swimming and diving team will travel to Minneapolis, Minn., for the second weekend in a row to compete in the Minnesota Challenge, Feb. 3-4. The women will compete in three sessions during the course of the weekend, beginning at 6 p.m. CT on Friday, followed by 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday.

W. Gymnastics. #19 Illinois Hosts #11 Ohio State Saturday on BTN

The No. 19 Fighting Illini will battle the No. 11 Ohio State Buckeyes at Huff Hall on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 3 p.m. live on the Big Ten Network. Complete Meet Notes (PDF) | Live Stats |

Operation Blue-Out Awaits Illini vs MSU

The Fighting Illini basketball team, mired in a three game losing streak, has the task of hosting a talented Michigan State team Tuesday night in the Assembly Hall. The Spartans are one of the league leaders and have plenty of athleticism and skill. The Illini need vocal fan support to get back on a winning track.

W. Tennis. Illini Set to Host SMU on Friday

The Fighting Illini women's tennis team (4-1) will return to Urbana this Friday to take on SMU (0-0) at 5 p.m. CT. Illinois is 2-0 at Atkins Tennis Center this season and has not lost a singles or doubles match at home, capturing a pair of 7-0 victories during its last homestand.

M. Gymnastics. Six Illini Set to Compete at Winter Cup Challenge

Six members of the Fighting Illini men's gymnastics team, including seniors Tyler Mizoguchi, Paul Ruggeri and Anthony Sacramento, junior Austin Phillips and freshmen C.J. Maestas and Michael Wilner, will compete at the 2012 U.S. Winter Cup Challenge.

M. Gymnastics. Three Illini Advance at U.S. Winter Cup Challenge

Three members of the second-ranked Fighting Illini men's gymnastics team advanced to Session III at the 2012 U.S. Winter Cup Challenge Thursday night at the Las Vegas Sports Center.
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