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Illinois State Volleyball

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Illinois State Redbirds

Matters Looks to Lead Redbirds to Further Success, Officially Named Eighth Head Coach in ISU Volleyball History

NORMAL Ill.- Monday afternoon, Redbird volleyball’s new leader made it clear to all that she is ready to dream big.  When asked about her goals entering her first season as Illinois State’s new head coach, Allie Matters wasted no time before answering in six simple words-  “We’re going to win a championship.”  Her players, seated among the fans, media, family and university employees watching on at the Hancock Stadium club, loudly […]

todayMarch 14, 2022

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Illinois State Redbirds

Allie Matters Named Eighth Head Coach in Illinois State Volleyball History

image courtesy of goredbirds.com NORMAL, Ill -- After months of searching, the Illinois State volleyball team has their new leader. Tuesday morning, the school announced that Allie Matters had been named the eighth head coach in program history. Matters, who has spent the last four years at Wright State, already has had a successful career as she comes in to lead the Redbirds- and she has the hardware to show […]

todayMarch 8, 2022

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Leah Johnson Departs Illinois State for Michigan State

Image courtesy of goredbirds.com NORMAL, Ill.- Per an announcement from Michigan State athletics, Leah Johnson will take over as head Volleyball coach. Johnson leaves Illinois State after five years at the helm of the program.  In her half decade with the Redbirds Johnson posted an overall winning percentage of .666 (104-52) which ranks her seventh all-time among Missouri Valley Conference coaches. She guided the Redbirds to five-straight postseason tournament appearances, […]

todayFebruary 7, 2022

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Redbirds Extend Johnson Through 2027

Image is courtesy of goredbirds.com NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State athletics announced Thursday that Redbird Volleyball Head Coach Leah Johnson has signed a five-year contract extension that goes through 2027. “Leah has built a powerhouse program that continues to push boundaries and strive for more with each championship,” ISU Athletic Director Kyler Brennan said. “We are grateful to have her at the helm of Illinois State Volleyball and can’t wait […]

todayJanuary 13, 2022

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Illinois State Redbirds

Redbirds fall to Purdue in first round of NCAA tournament

Image is courtesy of goredbirds.com WEST LAFAYETTE, In. - For the fourth straight year the Redbird volleyball team was eliminated in the first round of the NCAA tournament. This time it was to the hands of the No. 6 ranked Purdue Boilermakers. "Purdue is effectively a semi-pro team playing in the college game." Head coach Leah Johnson said. "They have fifth- and six-year players, they’re really good. There is a […]

todayDecember 2, 2021

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Illinois State Redbirds

Johnson Preaches “confidence” as Redbirds Face #6 Ranked Purdue Tomorrow

NORMAL, IL. - Illinois State volleyball is set to make it’s fourth straight appearance at the NCAA tournament. Head coach Leah Johnson has led her teams to four straight Missouri Valley Conference title appearances, winning each of the last three. But this time around, her emotions are a little bit different as another big game approaches. “I was actually journaling about how different this season feels,” said Johnson. “I was […]

todayNovember 30, 2021

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Illinois State Redbirds

Redbirds Comeback to Defeat Loyola in Lieu to Their Third MVC Title

Photo courtesy of goredbirds.com NORMAL, Ill.- For the third time in four years, the Illinois State Volleyball team captured the Missouri Valley Conference title as they defeated Loyola three sets to two. The Redbirds got off to a slow start in the first set as they trailed early committing six errors to go along with a low hitting percentage of .130 to allow the Ramblers to take away the first […]

todayNovember 27, 2021

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Illinois State Redbirds

Redbirds Sweep Indiana State; Advance to MVC Championship

NORMAL, IL. - For the third time in three years Redbird volleyball will compete in the championship round of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament. Illinois State defeated the Indiana State Sycamores in three sets at redbird arena. ISU will face the Loyola Chicago Ramblers tomorrow at 4 p.m. for a chance at a three-peat.  The story of the game was defense from the get-go for the Redbirds. Starting middle blocker […]

todayNovember 26, 2021

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ISU to play Bradley on Senior Day

Photo Courtesy goredbirds.com NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State is preparing to take on the Bradley Braves for the final regular season match of the year. Following the game, the Redbirds will honor their three seniors Carley Nicholson, Leigha Malecha and Paige Hilliard as well as student manager Karl Rosch for all of their hard work and dedication to Redbird volleyball over the years.  Last time against Bradley the Redbirds got […]

todayNovember 19, 2021