NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State Volleyball staves off elimination by defeating the UIC flames in five sets to advance to the Semi-finals of the MVC tournament. Despite being out hit, out defended, and out scored on the match, ISU was able to win a thrilling match in the opening round of the MVC tournament against instate rival UIC. The Redbirds took set number one by the score of 25-21 in […]
Image Courtesy of Illinois State Athletics NORMAL, Ill.-November has been very welcoming to the Redbirds over the last two years, with Illinois State going 8-0 in the month, including playoff games. Most recently, the Redbirds traveled to South Dakota to face the Jackrabbits of South Dakota State, one of the premier programs in the FCS and the Missouri Valley Football Conference. ISU walked into Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium and rolled […]
Imagine courtesy of Illinois State Athletics NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State Redbirds delivered yet another impressive road victory last weekend, defeating 15th-ranked South Dakota State Jackrabbits 35-21. The now number 11-ranked Redbirds opened up the game in ridiculous fashion with impressive offensive schemes and immense pressure on defense. Before halftime, the Redbirds were up 35-0 after securing a 28-point first quarter. SDSU slowly tried to dig their way out of […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State Women's Basketball social media NORMAL, Ill. — Illinois State women’s basketball is on the road in Chicago today as the Redbirds take on former Missouri Valley Conference member Loyola Chicago. The two programs will meet for the 26th time in series history, and it marks the first time since 2022 that the Redbirds and Ramblers will face each other. Illinois State holds a 17–8 all-time […]
Image Courtesy of Redbird_MBB on X NORMAL, Ill. -Getting to the free-throw line helped Illinois State secure an 82-80 win Sunday night in Long Beach, California. Ty’Reek Coleman and Chase Walker led the Redbirds with 19 points each. Thirteen of Walker’s points came at the line. Johnny Kinziger added 15 points, going 5-for-9 from the field and hitting two 3-pointers on three attempts, helping propel ISU’s 47 percent shooting performance. […]
NORMAL, Ill. -In a gritty, momentum-swinging battle that went the distance, Illinois State came out on top in five sets against Valparaiso, earning a revenge victory after dropping the earlier meeting in Normal this season. The match featured long runs, clutch points and standout defensive play on both sides, as six Redbirds reached at least six kills in a balanced offensive effort. Illinois State weathered an early Valparaiso surge in […]
NORMAL, Ill. -Illinois State gymnastics head coach Cassandra Ringer offered a look into the future of the program Thursday, adding five standout gymnasts for the 2026–27 season. Ringer welcomed Lyla Briggs, Carmen Derriso, Sophia Mapstone, Lily Price and Paige Reitan — a group she believes will elevate the program across all four events. Olathe, Kansas, native Lyla Briggs will arrive as a two-time Level 10 national qualifier and proven floor […]
Image Courtesy of Sports Illustrated NORMAL, Ill. — Coming off their first win of the season against Cornell in the home opener, Illinois State traveled to Englewood, California, looking to carry some momentum into a tough matchup with USC. The Redbirds hung around through much of the first half, but the Trojans eventually took control and pulled away for an 87–67 win Friday night. Entering the matchup, ISU knew it […]
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 […]
