Image Courtesy of Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill. - Following a loss to Saint Louis this past Tuesday on the road, the Redbirds bounced back and won their first home game of the season. The Redbirds were dominant at home last year, winning 14 out of 16 home games, marking the second most home wins in program history, something the team is eager to build on this year. After sitting out […]
Image Courtesy of Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State football hit the road to Indiana to take on the Indiana State Sycamores. In the first quarter, the Sycamores were the first team to score points with a rushing touchdown, and they led 7-0 at the end of the quarter. The second quarter saw the Redbirds score two passing touchdowns and a field goal. The Sycamores went scoreless this quarter, […]
Image Courtesy of Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill. - Coming off a big road victory over the UNI Panthers 31-9, Coach Spack approached the microphone with some confidence. The Redbirds are 4-1 in their last 5 games and are currently on a 3-game winning streak heading into the second to last week of the regular season. The Redbird rush attack has been a crucial factor in their success recently, with both […]
Image Courtesy of Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill. - The Redbirds are heading to West Lafayette, Indiana, for the Purdue Invitational. The universities competing are Purdue, Grand Canyon University, Florida International University, Southern Illinois University, and McKendree University. Last Friday, the Boilermakers defeated Rutgers by 191-106. The Boilermakers produced 13 event wins in freestyle, backstroke, diving, and relay, with the highlights being Abby Marcukaitis sweeping all backstroke events. Five Boilermakers swept […]
Image Courtesy of Clutch Sports Media NORMAL, Ill. - Normal Community football has its eyes on the prize after two impressive playoff wins.The Ironmen won their first two playoff games vs West Chicago (41-16) and Prospect (52-49). “The weeks of practices leading up to the games…we came out better versions of ourselves. All three phases of the game really paved the way for these games,” said Normal Community head coach […]
Image Courtesy of Illinois State Athletics NORMAL, Ill. - The Illinois State University Cross Country teams are getting set to compete in the NCAA Midwest Regional on Friday, November 15th. The men’s team finished 17th overall in last year’s regional meet. Senior Mathis Chavand, who was named 2024 Missouri Valley Conference Men’s XC Scholar-Athlete of the Year, finished 17th overall in the individual standings. As the teams prepare to face […]
Image Courtesy of Illinois State Athletics NORMAL, Ill. - After picking up the victory against Youngstown State last time over the weekend, Illinois State football traveled to Cedar Falls to take on Northern Iowa, looking to extend their winning streak. Coming into this game, the Redbirds were on a two-game winning streak and a record of 6-3 looking in prime position to make the FCS Playoffs. . Early on in […]
Redbird Swim and Dive competed at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale this past weekend. Although their competition against the SIUC Salukis and UIUC Fighting Illini did not end in their favor, they did acquire finishes in the top five in three events. In the three-meter diving competition, Selena Corona placed fifth with a score of 196.45. As for swimming events, the team of Chloe Tyler, Sydney Hoff, Mia Snow, and […]
Image Courtesy of Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill. - Redbirds used their off-week to perfection, coming off that bye with a 23-16 over Youngstown State at home. The Birds have played well at home so far this season, with a 3-2 record at Hancock Stadium, but ISU will take to the road this week and take on the Panthers from UNI. Coach Spack said in his Tuesday Press Conference, “It is […]
