Image Courtesy of Indiana State Athletics NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State football is coming off a road victory over Indiana State, increasing its win streak to three games — the second time this season. After a stellar performance in all three phases, the Redbirds will look to extend their streak with a big road test ahead at South Dakota State this weekend. All three phases were firing on all cylinders […]
NORMAL, Ill. -Illinois State women’s basketball hosted Chicago State on Wednesday morning for Education Day at CEFCU Arena. With more than 5,000 local middle school and junior high students in attendance, the Redbirds fed off that energy from the start, jumping out to a 20-4 lead in the first quarter and never looking back in a 101-52 win. ISU had five players finish in double figures, with junior forward Nevaeh […]
Image Courtesy of Redbird_MBB on X NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State Men's Basketball's recruiting class gained two financial aid agreements (formerly known as national letters of intent) for the 26-27 school year, announced on Nov. 12. Jordan Williams and Matthew Szafoni are the two players who signed their agreements. Williams, a wing from Schaumburg, Illinois, attends Fremd High School. Williams is the seventh-ranked player in the state of Illinois for […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State women's basketball NORMAL, Ill. — Illinois State women’s basketball looks to get back in the win column on their home court this Wednesday against Chicago State. The Redbirds are coming off a disappointing away loss, 75-65, against Illinois. The Redbirds had a 9-0 scoring run in the fourth to close the deficit to just two points but were unable to finish the job. ISU comes […]
Image courtesy of Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill.- Illinois State Soccer had their season come to an end on Sunday afternoon at Adelaide Street Field in the Missouri Valley Conference game against the UIC Flames. The game took about 3 hours in total after 2 overtimes and penalty kicks which was the deciding factor. The final was 0-0 with UIC advancing 2-1 on penalty kicks. UIC came in as the number […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State women's basketball NORMAL, Ill. — Illinois State women’s basketball was unable to complete the comeback against Illinois on Sunday afternoon, suffering a 75-65 loss at the State Farm Center. The Redbirds were coming off a strong 87-76 team win against Dayton in their season opener. Four players scored in the double digits and the team chemistry seemed to be clicking for the Redbirds. The Fighting […]
Image via Illinois State Athletics NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State volleyball team capped off its 2025 home slate in dominant fashion, sweeping both Evansville and Indiana State inside CEFCU Arena to close senior weekend on a high note. The Redbirds have now won four straight matches and six consecutive sets, led by a balanced attack, elite defense and inspired performances from their four graduating seniors: Arianna Rossi, Colleen Hege, […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State Football. NORMAL, Ill.- Illinois State football earned its third win in a row on Saturday against Indiana State, 52-20. The Redbird offense put on a show with its highest-scoring game of the season. ISU took control early with a 2-yard touchdown by Max Ziebarth after a pass from Tommy Rittenhouse. The Sycamores answered two drives later with a 25-yard passing touchdown from Talan White with […]
IMAGE COURTESY OF REDBIRD ATHLETICS NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State Soccer has advanced to the Missouri Valley Conference championship match after their 1-0 win over Drake on Thursday afternoon. The game will be held at Adelaide Street Field on Sunday at 1 pm, giving the Birds home field advantage. The Redbirds had to go on the road to take on the number 1 seed, the Drake Bulldogs, in Des Moines […]
