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 Sports Illustrated NORMAL, Ill. — Coming off their first win of the season against Cornell in the home opener, Illinois State traveled to Englewood, California, looking to carry some momentum into a tough matchup with USC. The Redbirds hung around through much of the first half, but the Trojans eventually took control and pulled away for an 87–67 win Friday night. Entering the matchup, ISU knew it […]
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 […]
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 […]
St. Louis, MO. — Illinois State men’s basketball overpowered the Missouri State Bears 70-54 on Thursday afternoon to advance to the second round of the Arch Madness Tournament, held inside the Enterprise Center. It was a historic day for Head Coach Ryan Pedon as he notched his first tournament win in his three-year tenure at ISU. The team won their first tournament game since the 2022 season. “It […]
Image Courtesy of Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill. — Illinois State men’s basketball head coach Ryan Pedon got his first win over Bradley University in three seasons, 82-71 on Wednesday night at CEFCU Arena. “There’s a lot of highs and lows that come with coaching,” Pedon said. “I’m trying to coach the game and stay in the moment the best I can. They are our rival, and it did feel good […]
