Image courtesy of Redbird Athletics A loud atmosphere is what fans can expect anytime a contest takes place at the Horton Field House, and the 2023 iteration of the "Return to Horton" game was no exception. In a tough battle, the Illinois State men's basketball team fell to Norfolk State Spartans, 64-58. There were 3,788 fans in attendance to watch this hard-fought contest in the historic arena. The most notable […]
Photo provided by Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University’s new indoor practice facility, north of Horton Field House, was officially opened on September 30. After waiting since the groundbreaking ceremony in 2022, teams can finally practice on the new field. Redbirds were able to get on the field the next day. The purpose of the indoor practice facility is to create more space for teams to practice. […]
Photo provided by Special Olympics Illinois NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University will host over 1,000 Special Olympic athletes for their annual 2023 basketball tournament. These athletes will be accompanied by 400 coaches and 250 volunteers in the Horton Fieldhouse. The tournament is set to take place Mar. 10 and 11. On the first day of competition junior, high school and female teams will compete, while on Mar. 11 senior […]
