Illinois State University Volleyball

Janka’s Big Morning Leads to Prondzinski Career-High, First Redbird Home Win

Image courtesy of Illinois State Athletics NORMAL, Ill - Head Coach Allie Matters has a win at Redbird Arena in her first attempt, Kaitlyn Prondzinski has a new career-high 21 kills, and the Illinois State University volleyball team is back to an even overall record...all before noon on Friday. In a four-set contest, the Redbirds took down the Oral Roberts University Golden Eagles in the Redbird Classic's opening matchup, […]

September 2, 2022

College Sports

Redbirds look to extend winning streak on the road

Photo courtesy goredbirds.com NORMAL, Ill. - The Illinois State volleyball team is set for another 2 game swing on the road this weekend, matching up against Southern Illinois and Missouri State. ISU is currently on a five game winning streak, accumulating for a 8-3 conference record, and are looking to extend it this weekend. The Redbirds have been a force to reckon with in recent weeks, shooting up to second […]

October 29, 2021

Illinois State Redbirds

Redbirds Outlast Ohio To Capture First Win

Image courtesy of goredbirds.com NORMAL Ill.- Redbird volleyball entered Friday evenings matchup against Ohio searching for their first victory of the season and accomplished that task, although it did not come easily. The Redbirds started the match firing on all cylinders. After facing some early turbulence in set one they prevailed by a score of 25-16. In the second set the Redbirds took control from the start and weathered a […]

September 3, 2021

College Sports

Redbirds flock to Southern Illinois for season finale

Photo courtesy of Illinois State Athletics Normal, Ill. - Having not played a match away from Normal in 47 days, the Illinois State Redbirds traveled down to Carbondale on Friday, to which head coach Leah Johnson described as a ‘weird’ feeling. In a season that has been beyond weird, the 9-3 (11-5 overall) Redbirds challenge the 1-15 (2-16 overall) Southern Illinois Salukis in the regular season finale. Getting hot at the right time, the Redbirds are riding a […]

March 27, 2021

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