Redbird Basketball
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NORMAL, Ill. – The atmosphere will be different when the Redbirds take the court at home this season. Due to safety protocols, there will be no fans allowed in Redbird Arena to attend games. It’s a unique challenge for fans, as their only means of catching a game will come through following it on a […]
Photo courtesy goredbirds.com NORMAL, Ill. – Ahead of their first official practice of the 2020-21 season, the Illinois State women’s basketball team has been voted fifth with 223 votes in the Missouri Valley Conference’s preseason poll. Coming off of a 19-10 (11-7 MVC) season, the Redbirds have surpassed their preseason rank in each of Head Coach Kristen Gillespie’s four years […]
ST. LOUIS, MO. – The wait is finally over as the Missouri Valley Conference released their 2020-2021 season schedule Tuesday afternoon. This comes days after the NCAA Division I Council approved for men’s and women’s basketball contests to start in late November. Redbird women’s basketball will open their season on New Year’s Eve against the […]
Photo courtesy: goredbirds.com NORMAL – Dusan Mahoric signed his National Letter of Intent to continue his athletic career with Redbird men’s basketball. NORMAL – Illinois State head men’s basketball head coach Dan Muller has announced the addition of Dusan Mahorcic, who signed his National Letter of Intent to play for the Redbirds starting in the 2020-2021 season. At […]
Photo courtesy: goredbirds.com NORMAL – Redbird men’s basketball announced the addition of Alex Kotov for the upcoming season. The Moscow, Russia native previously played at Palm Beach State for one season and suffered a season-ending injury two games after he transferred to Daytona State. “I’m so excited to add Alex to the family,” said Muller. […]
Photo courtesy: goredbirds.com NORMAL – Redbird women’s basketball announced the addition of DeAnna Wilson who signed her National Letter of Intent to play for the Redbirds. This past season with Moberly Area Community College, Wilson averaged over 15 points and 9 rebounds per game to help the Greyhounds earn a spot in the national championship […]
NORMAL – Redbird Men’s Basketball may not have put together the most glamorous of seasons, but an opportunity resides in the annual Arch Madness tournament. The Redbirds had a disappointing 10-20 regular season, including tallying just one road win. The narrative can all be changed with a run beginning tomorrow night when they take on the […]
Photo Courtesy: goredbirds.com NORMAL – The Illinois State Women’s Basketball Team (16-10, 8-7 MVC) defeated the No. 21 Missouri State Lady Bears (23-4, 13-2 MVC) by a score of 78-66. The Redbird defense was on full display as it held the Lady Bears to 35% shooting from the field.The Redbird offense was also holding their own […]
NORMAL- The Illinois State Redbirds fell to the Bradley Braves in their last home game of the season 74-71 in overtime. Zach Copeland has carried the Redbirds this season but struggled offensively against Bradley Wednesday night. The senior shot just 3 of 19 from the field and 2 of 11 from beyond the arc. “He’s got […]
NORMAL – Redbird Women’s Basketball showed heart on Valentine’s Day after nearly taking down the Loyola Ramblers 86-85 in a double overtime thriller. Illinois State came into the contest 1/2 a game behind the Ramblers in the MVC standings and looked to end a 2-game skid. Head Coach Kristen Gillespie said the Ramblers deserved to […]