Illinois State Redbirds
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NORMAL- The Illinois State Redbirds finally snapped their seven game losing streak as they defeated the Evansville Purple Aces 77-66. Despite trailing by one to end the first half, the Redbirds turned it around in the second half and outscored Evansville 41-29. “Second half we did a lot of really good things, loved how we […]
NORMAL- The Illinois State Redbirds are back on the road again for a very challenging weekend against the Southern Illinois Salukis and the Missouri State Lady Bears. The Salukis come into this weekend with 4-3 in conference play, and Missouri State has a 6-1 record in the MVC. Head Coach Kristen Gillespie said there are a […]
NORMAL – Struggles continue for the Illinois State Redbirds as they lost their 7th straight game to the Southern Illinois Salukis at home. Despite once having a 10 point lead at one point during the second half the Redbird’s late game turnovers and defensive breakdowns ultimately led to their 2nd half collapse. “In the end […]
NORMAL – The Illinois State Redbirds 8-0 start at home came to an end with a 67-69 loss to the Drake Bulldogs in OT. In her third season at the helm of the Redbirds, Head Coach Kristen Gillespie helped the team inch closer to beating Drake, has not had any luck. Coach Gillespie was confident […]
NORMAL – Despite a strong performance from the Redbird Swimmers, ISU fell to Northern Iowa on Senior Day. Overall Head Coach Caitlin Hamilton was happy with the team’s performance, but still is working with some spots that need to be filled for the MVC Championships in Mid-February. “Overall, there are some things that we need […]
NORMAL – The Redbirds look to put an end to their four-game losing streak against MVC rival Loyola this weekend. After having two straight conference games on the road, the Head Coach Dan Muller is looking forward to playing at home for the second time since the turn of the calendar. “Glad to be coming […]
NORMAL -Redbird seniors are leaving Hancock Stadium on a high note. Senior day opened with the ‘Birds defense forcing an early turnover on the second Missouri State drive of the day when cornerback Devin Taylor intercepted a tipped pass inside the attacking red zone, but an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty by the Redbirds pushed them fifteen […]
NORMAL – Redbird Football will be looking to send the Seniors out on a high note in their final game at Hancock Stadium. After upsetting No. 4 SDSU last week, the No. 7 Illinois State Redbirds (7-3, 4-2 MVFC) look to make it two straight as they host the Missouri State Bears (1-8, 1-5 MVFC) […]
NORMAL-Illinois State women’s basketball head coach Kristen Gillespie signed a two-year contract extension that runs through 2024. “I was just thrilled that President Dietz and Larry Lyons, our athletic director had enough belief in the direction our program has gone in the last two years to extend our staff that additional two years. I think […]
NORMAL-Illinos State Track & Field Head Coach Jeff Bovee signed a two-year contract extension through 2024.When asked about the decision making process of signing that extension, Coach Bovee explained his reasoning behind signing. “I’ve been at Illinois State for 13 years, going on year 14 so you know I have been here a long time […]