Image Courtesy of @Redbird_MBB on X NORMAL, Ill. - After two exhibition games, the Redbirds are ready to roll for their regular season. ISU heads to Athens, Ohio, to face the University of Ohio. This is the second matchup of the Redbirds and Bobcats home-and-home series that started last season. Last season at CEFCU Arena, the Redbirds won against Ohio by a score of 85 to 75. This is Ohio's […]
NORMAL, Ill. - The Normal Town Council faced a divided room Monday night as council members debated whether to move forward with the long-planned Uptown underpass, a $40 million project that would improve rail safety but require local tax increases to fund. Normal Mayor Chris Koos cast the deciding vote after hours of discussion; this ordinance passed by a narrow margin of 4-3. With 10 public comments, the debate revealed […]
IMAGE COURTESY OF REDBIRD ATHLETICS NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State volleyball team got back on track in a big way Tuesday night, sweeping Bradley (25-10, 25-17, 25-17) at Redbird Arena to halt a five-match losing streak. The Redbirds combined efficiency and energy for one of their sharpest performances of the season. First Set: After a brief 2-2 tie, ISU erupted for 10 straight points and cruised to a 25-10 […]
IMAGE COURTESY OF BLOOMINGTON BISON MEDIA TEAM NORMAL, Ill. -A quick turnaround saw the Bison back in action the following day as they traveled to Cincinnati to take on the Cyclones. The matchup was the Bison’s first appearance of the season away from Grossinger Motors Arena. The game saw Kyle Jackson extend his point streak to five games, and Nikita Sedov’s first ECHL goal helped Bloomington stay competitive before ultimately […]
IMAGE COURTESY OF BLOOMINGTON BISON MEDIA TEAM Normal, Ill. -A dominant performance from Riku Ishida ended a Halloween thriller with a win for the Bloomington Bison. The Bison came out strong in the opening frame, striking first with Mark Kaleinikovas’ wrist shot off assists from Zakary Karpa and Cullen Ferguson. The goal marked Kaleinikovas’ first of the season and the first time Bloomington opened the scoring this year. Goaltender Callum […]
NORMAL, Ill. -The Summit League announced Thursday that Illinois State men’s tennis standouts Tomas Valencia and Adrian Dibildox will represent the Redbirds at this year’s ITA Masters Championship in San Diego, California. The duo will represent the league alongside Denver’s women’s pair of Louise Wikander and Marley Lambert. Valencia will also take part in the men’s singles qualifying rounds, providing an additional opportunity to advance in one of collegiate tennis’ […]
Image Courtesy of Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill. – In their return to Jay and Lori Bergman Field at Hancock Stadium, the 17th-ranked Illinois State Redbirds dealt the Northern Iowa Panthers a 31–16 loss. Illinois State's offense looked in rhythm hm, and their defense remained solid throughout the entire game, delivering the Redbirds their 6th win of the season as they look for a strong surge before the FCS playoffs. Illinois’ […]
NORMAL, Ill.- Illinois State women’s basketball tipped off its 2025-26 season Monday night against Dayton at CEFCU Arena. The Redbirds had four players finish in double figures. Sophomore forward Doneelah Washington led the way with 21 points on a perfect 8-for-8 shooting night. Senior Addison Martin added 20 points, while sophomore point guard Trista Fayta filled the stat sheet with 19 points and 10 assists, earning a double-double in the […]
Image courtesy of Encounter Campus Ministry NORMAL, Ill. - Encounter Campus Ministry is currently renovating their new building on Mulberry Street to include several new services for students. The process started in 2017 with Encounters board of directors exploring the idea, but it did not fully take shape until 2021, when Encounter began receiving money for the project. “The vision that was cast almost 10 years ago really set out […]
