Illinois Fighting Illini

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is home to the athletic teams known as the Fighting Illini, aka The Illini. The Fighting Illini belongs to the NCAA Division 1 and competes in the Big Ten Conference. The men field athletic teams in baseball, basketball, football, golf, gymnastics, tennis, wrestling, cross-country, and track & field. The women field athletic teams in basketball, golf, gymnastics, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, swimming & diving, cross-country, and track & field. 
Prominent athletic facilities at the University of Illinois include Memorial Stadium, Assembly Hall, and Illinois Field. The Fighting Illini colors for the University of Illinois are orange and navy blue, commonly seen on alumni, fans, and other individuals in attendance.