Redbird Basketball
Image courtesy of Illinois State athletics NORMAL, Ill. — Illinois State Women’s Basketball looks to stay hot as they take on Green Bay at CEFCU Arena on Wednesday night aiming for its fourth consecutive win to start the season. The Redbirds have opened up the season 3-0 for the first time since the 2022-23 season. Their […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State athletics NORMAL, Ill. — Illinois State men’s basketball fell to Purdue 76-59 at Mackey Arena on Monday night, as the Redbirds remained within striking distance for much of the game before a late Boilermakers run sealed the victory. The Redbirds trailed by eight at halftime and cut Purdue’s lead to […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State athletics NORMAL, Ill. — Illinois State men’s basketball beat Central State on Thursday night to secure its first win of the 2026-27 season, winning by a score of 100-55. The story of the night was the 3-point shooting, as the Redbirds shot over 50% from behind the arc. Johnny Kinziger […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State athletics NORMAL, Ill. — Illinois State men’s basketball will travel to California to take on Saint Mary’s Monday night at 9 p.m. to tip off the 2026-27 season. The Redbirds come into the season opener retaining four players from last year’s roster, Chase Walker, Johnny Kinziger, Mason Klabo, and Ty […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State athletics NORMAL, Ill. — Illinois State men’s basketball defeated Big Ten opponent Northwestern 70-64 Sunday night. It was a special day for both programs, with Illinois State legend Doug Collins in attendance to watch his alma mater face his son’s team. Transfer Noah Cleveland led the Redbirds with 16 points […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State athletics NORMAL, Ill. — Illinois State men’s basketball will host Northwestern in an exhibition game at CEFCU Arena on Sunday, Oct. 18th. at 4:00 p.m. This will mark the final game of the home-and-home exhibition series between Illinois State and Northwestern. Last year’s matchup took place inside of Welsh-Ryan Arena, […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State Women’s Basketball social media NORMAL, Ill. — For the sixth straight season, Illinois State Redbirds women’s basketball will be playing in the postseason. The Redbirds were selected to compete in the 28th annual Women’s National Invitation Tournament. Last year, ISU was just one game away from the championship game but […]
NORMAL, Ill.- The three-seeded Illinois State Redbird basketball team is set to take on the six-seeded Northern Iowa Panthers at 8:30 p.m. tonight from the Enterprise Center as part of Arch Madness. The Redbirds knocked in the three seed when they defeated Belmont last Sunday 81-74. Along with losses from UIC and Murray State the […]
NORMAL, Ill.- Illinois State junior Chase Walker has been selected to the All-Missouri Valley Conference First Team, as announced by the league office on Wednesday morning. This is the second time in Walker’s career he has earned First Team All-Conference recognition. This makes Walker only the fourth Redbird to receive the honor twice in their […]
Image Courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill.- The Illinois State Redbirds traveled to Peoria on Saturday night to face off with rival Bradley in a crucial Missouri Valley Conference battle, but the Braves controlled the rhythm throughout and came away with a 74-60 victory. Bradley asserted themselves early and never relinquished the lead, building […]