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Image courtesy of Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill – The Illinois State Softball Team wrapped up the Hilltopper Spring Fling this weekend in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The change of scenery did not appear to aid the Redbirds this weekend, as the 2023 season continues to get off to a rocky start. After this weekend’s set of […]
Photo provided by Illinois State Athletics NORMAL, Ill. – The battle of the birds took place on Friday at CEFCU Arena, ending with a victory for the Illinois State Redbirds over the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks. Illinois State rounded out its last home meet with a 194.600, flying over Southeast Missouri State’s 192.925. The Redbirds […]
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill – After the Illinois State baseball team took two games out of three down in Clarksville, TN against Austin Peay last week, the Birds traveled back north to Edwardsville for a one-game matchup. The Cougars jumped out with an early two-run lead in the bottom of the first inning. The deficit was cut […]
Image courtesy of Illinois Wesleyan Baseball on Twitter BLOOMINGTON, Ill – The Illinois Wesleyan Titan’s first baseball game of the season is Thursday, and senior Ethan Burgh is ready to get into it. “I’m the most comfortable I’ve ever been at the plate,” said Burgh. “I’m excited.” The Titans put up a 16-21 record last […]
Images courtesy of Illinois State Baseball NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State baseball team traveled to Clarksville, Tennessee this weekend to play the Austin Peay Governors in their season opener. The Redbirds battled all weekend long and managed to take two of their first three to open up the season. The series was highlighted by […]
Image courtesy of Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill – The Illinois State University track and field team traveled to Eastern Illinois University Friday to compete in their final indoor track and field meet before the Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships. The Redbirds put on a show this weekend, earning first place in 10 […]
Images courtesy of Illinois State Baseball on Twitter NORMAL, Ill. – On Tuesday afternoon, the Illinois State Baseball team revealed a whole new look to their set of jerseys for the upcoming season. The Redbird baseball team took to social media to showcase their all new cream colored jerseys to go along with their retro […]
Image courtesy of Redbird Athletics WZND’s Cason Schingoethe and Liam Lyons both contributed to this story. NORMAL, Ill – Illinois State University softball’s first-year head coach Tina Kramos sees a lot of strengths in her team ahead of the 2023 season. Coach Kramos emphasized how much this season means to her, following in the footsteps […]
Image courtesy of Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill. – The Redbirds earned their highest score of the season as they fell behind to some of the best teams in the country. Illinois State’s season-high of 195.850 took them to a fourth-place finish at the Metroplex Challenge on Saturday. No. 18 Georgia landed tenths higher to take […]
Image courtesy of Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill – As the Illinois State Redbirds approach their season opener in Clarksville, TN against Austin Peay, recently named All-Missouri Valley Conference pitcher Jared Hart is poised to take on a larger role this year. Taking a look back at Hart’s competitive season on the mound during the 2022 […]