Photo courtesy to Office of Admissions Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- Illinois State University remains one of two state schools that are holding in-person tours. The Office of Admissions has two virtual options along with two in-person tours. Students can choose an info-session, where a presentation that is held by two admissions counselors. Afterward students and families are able to ask questions to a panel of tour guides. Students can also […]
Photo courtesy Redbird Athletics website ST. LOUIS - Redbird senior golfer Becca Black was named to the MVC Scholar-Athlete team Thursday, April 9. According to GolfStat, Black is third in the MVC and averaging about 76 strokes per round. She scored par or under par in three rounds this season. During the 2019-2020 season, Black placed third at the Dayton Invitational and finished within the top-25 in all seven tournaments […]
Photo courtesy to Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill.- Despite the impact of COVID-19 on Spring 2020 Commencement ceremonies, Illinois State University wants to provide Spring and Summer 2020 graduates with as many elements of the typical commencement experience as possible. "Commencement ceremonies represent a chance to recognize the time and hard work each graduate has invested in their education," said Associate Dean of Students Jill Benson. "They also represent a chance […]
Photo Courtesy: goredbirds.com NORMAL - For Redshirt Senior Jaycee Hillsman, this will be his first and last chance to play in the Missouri Valley Conference tournament also called "Arch Madness." Hillsman transferred from San Jose State to ISU following the 2017/18 year and was forced to sit out in 2018/19 due to NCAA rules. The 6'6 230 pound guard Hillsman averaged 8.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and shot 33% from three […]
NORMAL - Redbird Women's Basketball beat the Southern Illinois Salukis in a must-win game in the MVC standings. The Redbirds started off the game with freshman Mary Crompton scoring 2 3-pointers. However, both teams struggled offensively as the Redbirds shot 43% from the field and the Salukis shot 34% from the field. Despite 13 turnovers from the Redbirds, the defense was what separated the teams as Illinois State held their […]
NORMAL - The Illinois State soccer team fell just short of the Missouri Valley Conference title in a 2-0 loss to the Loyola Ramblers in the Conference final on Sunday afternoon in Springfield, Missouri. The Redbirds came into the Conference final with 13 wins and six losses on the season, while the Ramblers entered the match with 13 wins, four losses, and one tie. Loyola's title victory will secure them […]
The second-ranked Illinois State Redbirds defeated the third-ranked Missouri State Bears on Friday afternoon as the game came down to the wire in a 4-3 overtime win. Kate Del Fava and Natalie Vaughn-Low both tallied two goals and an assist in their conference tournament victory. "The win tonight was tremendous," said head coach Brad Silvey. "Being able to play in a championship-caliber game and find a way to win, regardless […]
NORMAL- Despite being without two of their stars, the Illinois State Redbirds (12-7, 5-2) handed Loyola (13-7, 6-1) their first conference loss when they defeated the Ramblers in four sets, (19-25, 25-19, 25-13, 26-24), Friday night at Redbird Arena. Loyola opened the match on a 7-1 scoring run that ultimately forced Illinois State Head Coach, Leah Johnson to take an early timeout. Even following the timeout, the Redbirds were never […]
NORMAL - The Illinois State soccer team breeze past the Indiana State Sycamores in a 3-0 beatdown Wednesday evening in Terra Haute, Indiana. The Redbirds latest win now extends their win streak to 9 games and keep their perfect 4-0 conference record. Going into the game last night's game, we spoke with Redbirds forward Natalie Vaughn-Low. She is having her best season record with five goals and four assists so […]
