Illinois State Volleyball
Image courtesy of Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University Redbird volleyball is on the road this weekend as they move into their second week of MVC conference play starting against Murray St. The redbirds (2-12) look to begin a stretch of winning ball as the time for MVC play has finally arrived. The […]
NORMAL, Ill. – A year has passed since the Redbirds last went head to head with the Missouri State Bears, but since then, the Redbirds have added new weapons to their artillery. Coach Allie Matters led her Redbirds into her first bout with Steven McRoberts and the Bears. Coming off of a loss last […]
NORMAL Ill.- Monday afternoon, Redbird volleyball’s new leader made it clear to all that she is ready to dream big. When asked about her goals entering her first season as Illinois State’s new head coach, Allie Matters wasted no time before answering in six simple words- “We’re going to win a championship.” Her players, seated among […]
image courtesy of goredbirds.com NORMAL, Ill — After months of searching, the Illinois State volleyball team has their new leader. Tuesday morning, the school announced that Allie Matters had been named the eighth head coach in program history. Matters, who has spent the last four years at Wright State, already has had a successful career […]
Image courtesy of goredbirds.com NORMAL, Ill.- Per an announcement from Michigan State athletics, Leah Johnson will take over as head Volleyball coach. Johnson leaves Illinois State after five years at the helm of the program. In her half decade with the Redbirds Johnson posted an overall winning percentage of .666 (104-52) which ranks her seventh […]
Image is courtesy of goredbirds.com NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State athletics announced Thursday that Redbird Volleyball Head Coach Leah Johnson has signed a five-year contract extension that goes through 2027. “Leah has built a powerhouse program that continues to push boundaries and strive for more with each championship,” ISU Athletic Director Kyler Brennan said. “We […]
Image is courtesy of goredbirds.com WEST LAFAYETTE, In. – For the fourth straight year the Redbird volleyball team was eliminated in the first round of the NCAA tournament. This time it was to the hands of the No. 6 ranked Purdue Boilermakers. “Purdue is effectively a semi-pro team playing in the college game.” Head coach […]
NORMAL, IL. – Illinois State volleyball is set to make it’s fourth straight appearance at the NCAA tournament. Head coach Leah Johnson has led her teams to four straight Missouri Valley Conference title appearances, winning each of the last three. But this time around, her emotions are a little bit different as another big game […]
Photo courtesy of goredbirds.com NORMAL, Ill.- For the third time in four years, the Illinois State Volleyball team captured the Missouri Valley Conference title as they defeated Loyola three sets to two. The Redbirds got off to a slow start in the first set as they trailed early committing six errors to go along with […]
NORMAL, IL. – For the third time in three years Redbird volleyball will compete in the championship round of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament. Illinois State defeated the Indiana State Sycamores in three sets at redbird arena. ISU will face the Loyola Chicago Ramblers tomorrow at 4 p.m. for a chance at a three-peat. The […]