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Image Courtesy of Illinois State Athletics NORMAL, Ill. — The Illinois State soccer team opened Missouri Valley Conference play, shutting out Murray State on the road in a 1-0.win This marks the Redbirds third straight win on the road, and fourth straight overall win. The game was an even back and forth with both offenses […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State football. NORMAL, Ill. — A total of 556 yards for the offense of Illinois State football paved the way for a 49-13 win over Eastern Illinois, closing out family weekend at Hancock Stadium. A 79-yard punt return from Dylan Lord in the third quarter helped the Redbirds soar to their […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State Athletics NORMAL, Ill. — Illinois State cross country wrapped up the Redbird invitational on Friday with both the mens and womens teams taking first place, while several recorded top finishes in their first races for Illinois State. Both Redbird squads finished first in their respective fields, with the men’s team […]
Quotes via Friday Night Lights reporters / Image courtesy of University High School Athletics NORMAL, Ill. — Bloomington-Normal IHSA football teams went a combined 3-2 in week four. All five teams will be in action tonight looking to add on to improve their records. Bloomington Central Catholic will return home after its 56-20 road win […]
Image Courtesy of Illinois State Athletics NORMAL, Ill. — After its best start in almost 15 years, going 5-1-3 in non-conference play, Illinois State soccer travels to Kentucky to take on conference rival Murray State on Sunday, Sept. 20. The Redbirds closed out the first half of their season and non-conference schedule with a 3-1 […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State Athletics NORMAL, Ill. — Illinois State volleyball is gearing up for another weekend tournament in Michigan, this time at the Oakland Invite in Rochester, Michigan. The Redbirds are set to play Marist on the Saturday and Oakland on the Sunday, both at 1 p.m. Illinois State is coming off a […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State Athletics NORMAL, Ill. — Illinois State women’s golf opened its season with a strong performance at the Redbird Invitational at Weibring Golf Club, finishing in third place with a total score of 887. ISU’s performance was highlighted by the play of newcomers Cora Hirz and Xuan Gao, along with top […]
Quotes via Friday Night Lights reporters / Image courtesy of Friday Night Lights NORMAL, Ill. — With four weeks of the 2026 IHSA season in the books, the teams in Bloomington-Normal are finding their identities. Bloomington Central Catholic got back on track after last week’s loss. The Saints defeated Rantoul 56-20 to improve to 3-1 on […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State Athletics NORMAL, Ill. — Illinois State Volleyball wrapped up the three day Linda Herman Classic this weekend. The Redbirds finishing with two wins over Western Illinois and Purdue Fort Wayne and a loss to Lindenwood, their second loss of the season, leaving them with a 7-2 record. ISU swept Western […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State Athletics MACOMB, Ill. — Illinois State Women’s soccer continued its hot start to the season after a comfortable 3-1 win against Western Illinois Sunday afternoon at John Mackenzie Alumni Field. The Redbirds improved to 5-1-3 and finished with one loss in their non-conference schedule for the first time in program […]