Image Courtesy of Illinois State Men's BasketballNORMAL, Ill. -Illinois State men’s basketball tipped off the new season on the road Thursday night, heading to Athens to take on the Ohio Bobcats. It’s the first look at a fresh Redbird roster, and they came into the Convocation Center hoping to start the year with a statement win away from home- and while ISU showed plenty of fight, they ultimately came up […]
Image Courtesy of Redbird AthleticsNORMAL, Ill. -Illinois State is coming off back-to-back wins over conference opponents and is looking to make it three in a row. The Redbirds are fresh off a road win against South Dakota and a home victory over Northern Iowa last weekend, improving their record to 6-3. They’ll look to continue their winning ways this week as they travel to Terre Haute, Indiana, to take on […]
IMAGE COURTESY OF REDBIRD ATHLETICS NORMAL, Ill. – Following the Bradley Pink Classic and the Missouri Valley Championships, the men’s and women’s Redbird cross country teams look to fly into Stillwater, Oklahoma, for NCAA Regionals. The team has performed beyond expectations with a new young core of runners following the departure and graduation of several key runners for both teams last year. At the Bradley Pink Classic, the field for […]
IMAGE COURTESY OF GOREDBIRDS NORMAL,Ill. - Illinois State soccer faced off against Southern Illinois Sunday afternoon in the first round of the MVC Soccer playoffs at Adelaide Street Field. The Redbirds came out with the win by a score of 2-1 after two second half goals by Chloe Cline. Illinois State fell behind in the 35th minute after a defensive miscue, putting the Salukis up 1-0. This would be the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
