Image Courtesy of Redbird_MBB on X NORMAL, Ill. - The Redbirds return from Florida to host the Eastern Kentucky Colonels at CEFCU Arena on November 2, at 7 p.m. ISU is currently on a five-game winning streak after winning two games in Kissimmee, Florida, at the Terry's Chocolate ESPN Events Invitational. Eight games into the season, Illinois State's record is sitting at 6-2. Head Coach for the Redbirds is Ryan […]
Image Courtesy of Redbird_MBB on X NORMAL, Ill. - ISU has plenty to be thankful for after defeating Charlotte on Thursday, November 27, 79-69. The Redbirds were efficient on the court with a percentage of 48 percent from the field. The ability to get the line was a big factor for ISU, shooting 31 total free throws, making 21 of them. Boden Skunberg led the way for the Redbirds as […]
Image Courtesy of Redbird_MBB on X NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State was all over Coastal Carolina at CEFCU Arena on Sunday, Nov. 23, 94-42. Nothing could go wrong for the Redbirds' offense, shooting 49 percent from the field. Ty'Reek Coleman, alongside Ty Pence, led the way for ISU in scoring, both with 16. Coleman also racked up three rebounds and one assist. For Pence he came down with three rebounds […]
Image Courtesy of Redbird_MBB on X NORMAL, Ill. -Getting to the free-throw line helped Illinois State secure an 82-80 win Sunday night in Long Beach, California. Ty’Reek Coleman and Chase Walker led the Redbirds with 19 points each. Thirteen of Walker’s points came at the line. Johnny Kinziger added 15 points, going 5-for-9 from the field and hitting two 3-pointers on three attempts, helping propel ISU’s 47 percent shooting performance. […]
Image Courtesy of Redbird_MBB on X NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State Men's Basketball's recruiting class gained two financial aid agreements (formerly known as national letters of intent) for the 26-27 school year, announced on Nov. 12. Jordan Williams and Matthew Szafoni are the two players who signed their agreements. Williams, a wing from Schaumburg, Illinois, attends Fremd High School. Williams is the seventh-ranked player in the state of Illinois for […]
Image courtesy of Redbird_MBB on X NORMAL, Ill. - A showcase from Ty'Reek Coleman led the Redbirds to victory at CEFCU Arena on Sunday afternoon, 79-65. The freshman had the game high in points with 24. Coleman checked in off the bench and went on a 7-0 run himself in the first half. Shooting six for eight from the field, and two of those landing from behind the arc. Three […]
NORMAL, Ill. - The road to Hancock Stadium continues, with three Bloomington/Normal teams still playing. Bloomington Central Catholic looks to continue its perfect season on Saturday, November 8. Central Catholic has a record of 10-0 heading into round 2 of the IHSA Class 3A Playoffs after the round 1 win against Princeton, 41-20. The Saints are home, hosting Monmouth-Roseville at 1 p.m. Bloomington is continuing its run in the IHSA […]
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 Normal West Football Website NORMAL, Ill. - The chase for a state championship started this past weekend with round one of the playoffs in the books. Bloomington Central Catholic continues its undefeated season after a round-one win against Princeton. The final score was 41-20, sending the Saints to round 2 with a 10-0 record. In round two, Central Catholic will host the round 2 matchup against Monmouth-Roseville […]
