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Image Courtesy of Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill. — A career-high 31 points by Chase Walker led Illinois State men’s basketball 81-79 over the University of Illinois-Chicago on Wednesday night at Credit Union 1 Arena. Walker played an all-around offensive game, going 10-of-14 from the floor and notching one three-pointer. The sophomore finished one rebound shy of […]
Image Courtesy of Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill. – Even with Johnny Kinzinger scoring 16 points for the Redbirds Men’s Basketball team, the University of Northern Iowa Panthers would snuff out the Redbirds flame and close the game in dominating fashion to steal a 68-65 victory from the Birds on the road. Along with Kinzinger’s performance, […]
Image Courtesy of Illinois State Athletics NORMAL, Ill. – Looking ahead to this weekend, Illinois State will head to Maryland to compete in a quad meet against host Towson, as well as Willam & Mary and Bowling Green. Last Sunday, Towson competed against Temple University, George Washington University, University of New Hampshire, and Long Island […]
Image Courtesy of Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University’s gymnastics team had a stellar week, securing two victories in a matter of days—first over Northern Illinois on Tuesday and then Southeast Missouri State on Friday. The week began with a strong showing at Horton Field House, where the Redbirds hosted Northern Illinois in […]
Image Courtesy of Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill. – Hosting their 15th annual Play4Kay game, fundraising for the Kay Yow Cancer Fund and the fight against all cancers affecting women, the Redbirds were able to use this celebration and uplifting of cancer survivors to overpower a strong Missouri State team. Illinois State wins its second home […]
Image Courtesy of Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill. – Elyce Knudsen earned her second Missouri Valley Conference Newcomer of the Week Honor after her strong performance led the Redbirds to a 74-58 victory over Bradley this past Sunday at the CEFCU arena. Three Redbirds poured in strong performances over the weekend en route to Illinois State’s […]
Image Courtesy of Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University Women’s Golf team finishes second in Jacksonville at the Sea Best Intercollegiate. The Redbirds shot four-under-par and were led by graduate student Jinyoung Yun, who carded a four-under through the three rounds. Freshman standout Jessica Jolly joined Yun in shooting under par, while Jolly […]
NORMAL, Ill. — The Lady Redbirds emerged victorious in their Friday matchup against UIC, led by a 21 to 5 scoring run in the final 4 minutes of the opening half, which saw the Redbirds outscore their opposition by 15 points to head into halftime with a 43-28 lead. After the intermission, the Redbirds saw […]
Image Courtesy of Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill. -Following the Purdue Invitational, Head Redbird Swim and Dive Coach Riley Hilbrandt shared her thoughts on her team’s season so far and looked ahead to the future. Coach Hilbrandt told us that the Purdue Invitational went “beyond expectations” as the team picked up 96 season-best times, 11 life-best […]
Image Courtesy of Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill. – Coach Spack stepped up the microphone prior to a huge matchup in the second round of the FCS D1 Football Playoffs against the Aggies from UC Davis. The #5 seeded Aggies were off last week with a first-round playoff bye, but the Birds were in action against […]