Photo Courtesy: goredbirds.com NORMAL - The Illinois State Women’s Basketball Team (16-10, 8-7 MVC) defeated the No. 21 Missouri State Lady Bears (23-4, 13-2 MVC) by a score of 78-66. The Redbird defense was on full display as it held the Lady Bears to 35% shooting from the field.The Redbird offense was also holding their own shooting a staggering 56% from the field and 58% from the 3-point line. Illinois State […]
NORMAL - The Illinois State Redbirds are back home for the final time this season as they take on #21 Missouri State Lady Bears and the Southern Illinois Salukis. Missouri State comes into the game riding a 9-game win streak with an overall record of 13-1 in Missouri Valley Conference play, while Southern Illinois has a 7-7 record in conference play. Redbird Senior forward Megan Talbot expanded on how they […]
Photo Courtesy: goredbirds.com NORMAL - Redbird Track & Field senior Jack Anstey was recognized as Missouri Valley Conference athlete of the week following his performance at the Last Chance College Elite Meet in Seattle last weekend. Anstey ran a sub four-minute mile for the second time in his career. The prior experience of reaching that mark before helped him persevere. “With a barrier like that it’s super intimidating so if […]
NORMAL- The Illinois State Redbirds fell to the Bradley Braves in their last home game of the season 74-71 in overtime. Zach Copeland has carried the Redbirds this season but struggled offensively against Bradley Wednesday night. The senior shot just 3 of 19 from the field and 2 of 11 from beyond the arc. “He’s got to make better decisions at the rim number one a lot of his shots at […]
Photo Courtesy: goredbirds.com COLUMBIA, MO - After months of preparation. Redbird Swimming & Diving capped off their season at the MVC Championships. The 4-day meet pushed teams to their limits and brought out the best in many athletes. An athlete that experienced great success was Illinois State's Kierston Farley-Sepe, who placed first in 3 of her events, got 2 pool records and the MVC Swimmer of the Year. Head Swimming […]
NORMAL - Redbird Track & Field high jumper Kameesha Smith was named Missouri Valley Conference Athlete of the Week following her season best performance at the Iowa State Classic last weekend. This is the second time Smith has received the award this season. High jump Coach Daniel Gooris attributes the energy Smith brings to the team as a reason for her success. “She’s a dynamic athlete,” said Coach Gooris. “she […]
NORMAL - The Illinois State Redbirds are on the road again for a very challenging weekend as they take on a pair of Missouri Valley Conference opponents, the Northern Iowa Panthers and the Drake Bulldogs. The Panthers come into this weekend with a 7-6 record in conference play, while the Bulldogs have a 10-3 record in conference play. Redbird Senior Lexi Wallen explained how they have been preparing for this […]
NORMAL - Redbird Women's Basketball showed heart on Valentine's Day after nearly taking down the Loyola Ramblers 86-85 in a double overtime thriller. Illinois State came into the contest 1/2 a game behind the Ramblers in the MVC standings and looked to end a 2-game skid. Head Coach Kristen Gillespie said the Ramblers deserved to win given the team's slow start, but the Redbirds came up big in crunch time […]
NORMAL- Redbird Track & Field pole vaulter Eddie Winner was named Missouri Valley Conference Athlete of the Week following his efforts at the Meyo invite in Notre Dame last weekend. Winner reached his best mark as a Redbird and propelled himself to 4th on the ISU all-time list. The sophomore attributes the help from his coaching staff to the success he’s had this season. “I speak with my coach a […]
