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    The RedZone Podcast: April 24, 2025 RedZone

Allie Matters

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Illinois State Redbirds

Redbirds Face Challenges After Disappointing Panther Invitational Finish

Image Courtesy of Redbird Athletics  NORMAL, Ill. – The Redbirds continue to search for answers following a disappointing finish at the Panther Invitational. Following this past weekend’s tournament, the Redbirds sit (3-7) after two weeks of non-conference play in 2024. The Redbirds have struggled in four-set matches this season, with the team currently holding a meager (2-4) record in these contests. The Redbirds faced several tough opponents over the weekend, culminating in […]

todaySeptember 16, 2024

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Illinois State Redbirds

Redbirds Embrace New Energy Despite Tough Weekend at Linda Herman Classic

Image via Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill. – Despite an overall rough weekend, the Redbirds look to the 2024 season with positivity and renewed energy after the Linda Herman classic this weekend at the CEFCU arena. Though the Redbirds went (1-2) over the weekend, Head Coach Allie Matters feels energized by her players. The Birds brought in 11 new players in the off-season including six freshmen, which has been a theme […]

todaySeptember 5, 2024

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College Sports

Matters, Redbirds Eye Down First MVC Win on First Road Trip

Image courtesy of Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State University Redbird volleyball is on the road this weekend as they move into their second week of MVC conference play starting against Murray St. The redbirds (2-12) look to begin a stretch of winning ball as the time for MVC play has finally arrived. The birds who wrapped up preseason non-conference play (2-10) lost their first two conference games against […]

todaySeptember 29, 2023

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Illinois State Redbirds

Braves Best ‘Birds in Volleyball Season Finale

Image courtesy of Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill. - On a night when no matter how well the young Illinois State University volleyball squad could play, they knew their season would be over when the clock struck midnight. There was still a lot left for the resilient team to get up for. First off, they could play spoiler for their sworn rival as the Bradley Braves would need this win to […]

todayNovember 16, 2022

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College Sports

Bears Sweep Volleyball ‘Birds to Open Homestand

  NORMAL, Ill. -  A year has passed since the Redbirds last went head to head with the Missouri State Bears, but since then, the Redbirds have added new weapons to their artillery. Coach Allie Matters led her Redbirds into her first bout with Steven McRoberts and the Bears.  Coming off of a loss last week against Murray State, players to watch include Aida Shadewald and Calia Clubb, who both […]

todayOctober 31, 2022

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Illinois State Redbirds

Redbirds Fall in Four Sets Sunday to End Winless Weekend

Image courtesy of Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill. – Coming off a strong first set against the University of Illinois Chicago, the Illinois State volleyball team seemed to fizzle out, as they could not string together enough offense and fell in a regulation four sets. “I think we came out really strong there in the first set,” said ISU Head Coach Allie Matters. “But I think UIC woke up a bit […]

todayOctober 2, 2022

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Illinois State Redbirds

Volleyball ‘Birds Blocked by Beacons in Conference Home Opener

Image courtesy of Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill. - On the night when the Illinois State University volleyball team unveiled their new black uniforms, the team fell at home in four sets against Valparaiso. “Just disappointing and unfortunate that we created the hype we did around that match,” said ISU Head Coach Allie Matters. “Valpo’s defense was just unbelievable, and we couldn’t get anything to go our way tonight.” Valparaiso would […]

todayOctober 2, 2022

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Illinois State Redbirds

Matters and Seniors Lead Way as Redbird Volleyball Opens MVC Competition

Image courtesy of Redbirds Athletics A new head coach, a changing roster, and a clear goal for the season, to be national contenders for the fifth consecutive year. Allie Matters and the Illinois State University volleyball team sit at a winning record of 8-5, despite many obstacles that could stagger other programs. Personnel change is an aspect of athletics that could draw the attention of the athletes away from their […]

todaySeptember 29, 2022

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College Sports

ISU Volleyball Prevails at Home

NORMAL  Ill.- Illinois State volleyball has prevailed against Green Bay in a 3-2 set. Coming into the game the Redbirds had a  3-1 victory against Oral Roberts earlier in the day, with Kaitlyn Prondzinski posting a career-high 21 kills. Prondzinski continued that stellar performance into the Green Bay match with 17 kills. Assists weren’t an issue for the Redbirds thanks to Katelyn Lefler, who earned 39 of the 61 assists […]

todaySeptember 3, 2022