This week on The RedZone the crew is finally back together for an entire show! Andy, Julie, and Hector opened up this weeks show talking all things Redbird Softball and Redbird Baseball as both seasons are finally in full swing (2:36-14:19). Next, Andy and Julie sat down with Devin Taylor from Redbird Football as the team begins to wrap up spring practice in preparation for the spring game (14:30-25:02). After, […]
NORMAL – Home runs were the highlight of the series between the Redbirds and UNI, and the series finale was no different as ISU picked up a 6-5 victory at home. After dropping both games of the doubleheader on Saturday, Redbird softball rebounded Sunday afternoon with their first win at Marian Kneer Stadium this season. "It was huge," said ISU Head Coach Melinda Fischer. "I thought we competed 100% better […]
This week on The RedZone Andy and Hector open up the show with an update on Rec softball as well as talking Redbirds baseball after two big mid-week wins heading into conference play (00:34-17:26). Next, Andy and Hector sat down with News and Sports guest, Nick Imparo to talk all things NHL playoffs (17:27-30:07). After, Andy and Julie sat down with Sydney Laufenberg from Redbird Women's Track and Field fresh […]
NORMAL – After helping the Redbirds score 22 runs against the Sycamores, Allison Spence has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week. This is the first time this season that Spence has received this award and she is thrilled to be part of a strong softball program. “It was a nice honor,” said Spence. “This past weekend we had really great performance from other people, too.” Spence […]
This week on The RedZone Andy, Julie, and Hector open up the show talking about the day we've all been waiting, MLB opening day (2:15-14:26). After, Andy and Hector welcome on News and Sports intern, Marcel Francis, to talk all things March Madness (14:27-25:07). After, Andy and Julie welcomed in Redbird Softball Pitcher, Ali Domkuski to talk how the season is going and what to look forward to as the […]
Davis, left, finished second in the Missouri Valley Football Conference Newcomer of the Year voting. (Photo by Kaitlyn Mayer/WZND) NORMAL - The NCAA announced earlier today that Illinois State quarterback Brady Davis has been granted an injury redshirt that gives him a sixth year of eligibility. Davis, who transferred to Illinois State after playing three years at Memphis, missed the entire 2016 campaign for the Tigers after injuring his left knee in […]
NORMAL - Illinois State University athletics has announced that Volleyball coach Leah Johnson and her former college teammates at Missouri State will be enshrined into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. The enshrinement will take place during the organization’s women’s sports luncheon in Springfield, Missouri on March 27th. Coach Johnson says her journey to Missouri State was unique. “I think every athlete has a different story. I needed someone to take […]
After spending last week in Florida for spring break, the crew is finally back. Andy, Julie, and Hector open up this week's show recapping their experiences covering the 2019 Missouri Valley Conference and what they did over spring break (2:28-15:22). Next, Andy and Hector sat down with News Director, Zach Wilson, to talk MLB baseball (15:34-27:16). After, Andy and Julie welcomed in Redbird baseball star, Jordan Libman, to talk the […]
NORMAL – It’s quite an accomplishment to play one sport at the Division I level, let alone two sports. After serving as an outside hitter for Redbird Volleyball, Lexi Wallen stayed on the court and joined the basketball team. She walked onto the team in the middle of the season after she found out about an open spot on the squad. It was an easy decision for Wallen after staying […]
