This week on The RedZone Andy, Julie, and Hector open up the show talking about the day we've all been waiting, MLB opening day (2:15-14:26). After, Andy and Hector welcome on News and Sports intern, Marcel Francis, to talk all things March Madness (14:27-25:07). After, Andy and Julie welcomed in Redbird Softball Pitcher, Ali Domkuski to talk how the season is going and what to look forward to as the […]
Davis, left, finished second in the Missouri Valley Football Conference Newcomer of the Year voting. (Photo by Kaitlyn Mayer/WZND) NORMAL - The NCAA announced earlier today that Illinois State quarterback Brady Davis has been granted an injury redshirt that gives him a sixth year of eligibility. Davis, who transferred to Illinois State after playing three years at Memphis, missed the entire 2016 campaign for the Tigers after injuring his left knee in […]
NORMAL - Illinois State University athletics has announced that Volleyball coach Leah Johnson and her former college teammates at Missouri State will be enshrined into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. The enshrinement will take place during the organization’s women’s sports luncheon in Springfield, Missouri on March 27th. Coach Johnson says her journey to Missouri State was unique. “I think every athlete has a different story. I needed someone to take […]
After spending last week in Florida for spring break, the crew is finally back. Andy, Julie, and Hector open up this week's show recapping their experiences covering the 2019 Missouri Valley Conference and what they did over spring break (2:28-15:22). Next, Andy and Hector sat down with News Director, Zach Wilson, to talk MLB baseball (15:34-27:16). After, Andy and Julie welcomed in Redbird baseball star, Jordan Libman, to talk the […]
NORMAL – It’s quite an accomplishment to play one sport at the Division I level, let alone two sports. After serving as an outside hitter for Redbird Volleyball, Lexi Wallen stayed on the court and joined the basketball team. She walked onto the team in the middle of the season after she found out about an open spot on the squad. It was an easy decision for Wallen after staying […]
NORMAL - The Illinois State Redbirds (10-8, 3-2 MVC) returned to Redbird Arena Tuesday night to defeat the Southern Illinois Salukis (9-9, 2-3 MVC) 59-58. Both teams came out shooting in the first half by trading field goals. A three-pointer from Zach Copeland opened up the scoring for ISU under three minutes into the game. Copeland's three-pointer was the first of five for ISU in the first half. ISU forced […]
The win marks the first time since the 2013-14 that the Redbirds have had back-to-back 10 win seasons (Photo by WZND Multimedia). NORMAL – Illinois State women’s basketball (10-6, 3-2 MVC) continued their winning ways on Friday night, as they defeated in-state rival Southern Illinois (8-7, 1-3 MVC) 60-52 in Missouri Valley Conference play. The Redbirds were led by senior Simone Goods who tallied her sixth double-double of the season, […]
Illinois State Women's Basketball suffers big loss to Missouri State at home. (Photo Courtesy Anthony Ferretti/WZND) NORMAL - The Illinois State Women's Basketball team (10-7 , 3-3 MVC) was defeated 59-47 by the Missouri State Bears (9-7, 5-0 MVC) Sunday afternoon. The Redbirds were lead by Junior guard Tete Maggett who recorded 11 points and 6 rebounds. Senior Simone Goods only played 18 minutes scoring 2 points. Head Coach Kristen […]
NORMAL – The Illinois State Redbirds (11-8; 4-2) will travel to Peoria to take on their I-74 rival Bradley University (9-10; 1-5) on Wednesday. The Redbirds will come into the matchup winners in their last two games, including their first road win against Evansville last Saturday. The Redbirds will try for their second consecutive road win on Wednesday, after splitting the season series and losing in Peoria last season. Before […]
