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NORMAL, Ill. -In a gritty, momentum-swinging battle that went the distance, Illinois State came out on top in five sets against Valparaiso, earning a revenge victory after dropping the earlier meeting in Normal this season. The match featured long runs, clutch points and standout defensive play on both sides, as six Redbirds reached at least […]
NORMAL, Ill. -Illinois State gymnastics head coach Cassandra Ringer offered a look into the future of the program Thursday, adding five standout gymnasts for the 2026–27 season. Ringer welcomed Lyla Briggs, Carmen Derriso, Sophia Mapstone, Lily Price and Paige Reitan — a group she believes will elevate the program across all four events. Olathe, Kansas, […]
Image Courtesy of Sports Illustrated NORMAL, Ill. — Coming off their first win of the season against Cornell in the home opener, Illinois State traveled to Englewood, California, looking to carry some momentum into a tough matchup with USC. The Redbirds hung around through much of the first half, but the Trojans eventually took control […]
NORMAL, Ill. -The first team under the spotlight for the IHSA boys basketball season is Central Catholic, as the Saints gear up for the 2025-26 campaign. Central Catholic finished last season with a 22-12 record, ending in a heartbreaking one-point loss, 40-39. This week, we spoke with head coach Jason Welch, senior Eoin Kone and […]
Image Courtesy of Indiana State Athletics NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State football is coming off a road victory over Indiana State, increasing its win streak to three games — the second time this season. After a stellar performance in all three phases, the Redbirds will look to extend their streak with a big road test […]
NORMAL, Ill. –Illinois State women’s basketball hosted Chicago State on Wednesday morning for Education Day at CEFCU Arena. With more than 5,000 local middle school and junior high students in attendance, the Redbirds fed off that energy from the start, jumping out to a 20-4 lead in the first quarter and never looking back in […]
Image Courtesy of Redbird_MBB on X NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State Men’s Basketball’s recruiting class gained two financial aid agreements (formerly known as national letters of intent) for the 26-27 school year, announced on Nov. 12. Jordan Williams and Matthew Szafoni are the two players who signed their agreements. Williams, a wing from Schaumburg, Illinois, […]
NORMAL, Ill. -The 2025-2026 IHSA basketball season is here! The teams here in Bloomington/Normal are ready to roll. Girls Basketball Normal Community is coming off an impressive season, finishing with a record of 27-7. The Iron look to produce similar or even stronger results this season with head coach David Feeney at the helm. Their […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State women’s basketball NORMAL, Ill. — Illinois State women’s basketball looks to get back in the win column on their home court this Wednesday against Chicago State. The Redbirds are coming off a disappointing away loss, 75-65, against Illinois. The Redbirds had a 9-0 scoring run in the fourth to close […]
IMAGE COURTESY OF BLOOMINGTON BISON MEDIA TEAM NORMAL, Ill. —A late comeback effort that saw the Bison erase a 3-1 third-period deficit came up short, as Bloomington fell to the Kalamazoo Wings in a shootout at Wings Event Center on Sunday. Both teams came out quickly to start the contest, trading blows in the opening […]