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Image courtesy Redbird_MBB on X NORMAL, Ill. – The Redbirds look to make another postseason run for the second season, this time in the NIT. For the first time since the 2016-17 season, ISU is in the NIT as they host the Kent State Golden Flashes. Last season, the Redbirds won the CBI tournament and […]
Image Courtesy of Kayla Piper ST. LOUIS – The Illinois State Men’s Basketball season came to an end Friday night as the Redbirds fell to Northern Iowa, 74-52, in the quarterfinal round of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament at Enterprise Center. Entering Arch Madness as the No. 3 seed with a first-round bye, Illinois State struggled […]
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 […]
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 […]
Image Courtesy of Illinois State Athletics NORMAL,Ill. -Illinois State dropped a tough Missouri Valley Conference road contest Sunday, falling 83–56 to the University of Illinois Chicago at Credit Union 1 Arena. The Redbirds battled early, but UIC seized control late in the first half and never relinquished it. Illinois State struggled to slow down the […]
Image Courtesy of Illinois State Athletics NORMAL, Ill.- The Illinois State Redbirds fought hard on the road Monday night but fell 88–80 to the Evansville Purple Aces in Missouri Valley Conference action. The Redbirds started the game with energy, but Evansville took control midway through the first half and carried a lead into halftime, leaving […]
Image Courtesy of Illinois State Athletics NORMAL, Ill.-The Illinois State Redbirds came out strong on Friday night at CEFCU Arena in Normal, taking command early and never really looking back in an 86–76 victory over the Drake Bulldogs. Illinois State seized the momentum from the jump, building a comfortable lead and carrying a 47–32 advantage […]
Image Courtesy of Redbird_MBB on X NORMAL, Ill. – The Redbirds were unable to stop the Salukis at CEFCU Arena, losing 54 to 50. Shots could not fall all night for ISU, shooting 31 percent from the field and 27 percent from behind the arc. Southern Illinois had more success shooting the ball, making 40 […]
Image Courtesy of Illinois State Athletics NORMAL, Ill. -Illinois State continues conference play with a familiar challenge as it hosts in-state rival Southern Illinois in a physical Missouri Valley Conference matchup. The Redbirds will lean on the steady backcourt play of Chase Walker, who has remained a reliable scoring option all season, while Johnny Kinziger […]
Image Courtesy of Illinois State Athletics NORMAL, Ill.- On Wednesday night, the Illinois State Redbirds gutted out a 70–65 victory at Murray State, snapping a key test on the road and keeping pace in the MVC race. From the opening tip at the CFSB Center, this one had the feel of a classic conference clash […]