Image Courtesy of Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State Volleyball (12-14 7-6) has found themselves back in the win columns after a road sweep of the Indiana State Sycamores this past Saturday. After the 5-game losing streak that plummeted the redbirds down the rankings, this match was a must-win for ISU, and they did just that, taking down a sycamore team that brought up the rear the entirety of the […]
NORMAL, Ill. - Coming off a bye week, Illinois State football returned to Hancock Stadium for a military appreciation game. The Redbirds took on the Youngstown State Penguins. In the first quarter, both teams dominated on the defensive side of the ball, and neither team's offense was able to score a touchdown. The quarter ended with ISU leading 3-2. But in the second, the Redbirds scored their first touchdown and […]
NORMAL Ill. - In a pivotal moment for Bloomington Central Catholic Football, head coach Kevin Braucht reflects on a rollercoaster season as his team prepares to face the formidable Tri-Valley Vikings in the first round of the IHSA 2A playoffs. With a hard-fought 5-4 record and a historic victory against Tolono Unity under their belts, the Saints are primed for the challenge ahead, emphasizing the critical role of their offensive […]
Image Courtesy of Illinois State Athletics NORMAL, Ill. - Coming off a big road win over Murray State, Coach Spack made his way to the podium for his Tuesday Press Conference. Spack first talked about how well the team has been practicing, today especially, but specifically all year. The Redbirds are coming off a 40-32 win in a game where neither team could pull away from one another, but a […]
Image Courtesy of Illinois State Athletics NORMAL, Ill. - In the final tournament of the golf season for the Redbirds, the team finishes in 12th place in the 14-team field at the Leadership and Golf Collegiate Championship in Seaside, California. With a team score of 908 (+44), the Redbirds finished ahead of UC Santa Barbara (909) and Cal. Baptist (912). Pacific moves up 3 spots on the final day to […]
Image Courtesy of Illinois State Athletics NORMAL, Ill. – After a season-high six-game win streak, Illinois State Volleyball is looking to get back on track. They have lost four matches in a row. After a disappointing loss to UNI last weekend, the Birds struggled to find consistency and lacked the ability to finish games, including a gut-wrenching five-set loss at UIC. Though there is room for improvement, ISU has run into […]
NORMAL Ill. - With that, the regular season in IHSA football has come and gone. Next up on the agenda is playoffs, so let’s wrap up the regular season with one last recap.Normal Community won their last regular season game against Peoria 40-18. The Ironmen finished the regular season 8-1, 8-0 in conference play. They’ll host West Chicago in round 1 of the IHSA 7A playoffs Friday at 7:30 pm.Normal […]
Image Courtesy of Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill. - The Illinois State University Women's golf team finishes in 11th place in Nevada at the Clash at Boulder Creek hosted by the University of Northern Arizona. The Redbirds' best scorer was freshman Jessica Jolly, who played as an individual. Jolly shot six under throughout the tournament, earning her a ninth-place finish. Jolly was consistent throughout the tournament, posting a two-under round for […]
Image courtesy of Bloomington Bison BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — The Bloomington Bison were unable to get in the win column against the Toledo Walleye on Friday and Saturday at Grossinger Motors Arena. Game One: Walleye 2, Bison 0 Head Coach Phillip Barski's squad was outshot 34-24 by the Walleye in total shot attempts, 14 of which came in the second period. "We are a work in progress right now," Barski said. […]
