Photo Courtesy of goredbirds.com NORMAL, Ill.- The Illinois State volleyball team wins the series against the Drake Bulldogs in a commanding three sets at Redbird arena on Saturday night. The Redbirds commanded the night, winning the three sets, 25-20, 25-19, and 25-19. The Redbirds extend their win streak to 5 matches with the win against the Bulldogs. The ‘Birds did not let the last outcome against the Bulldogs dictate their […]
Image is courtesy of goredbirds.com NORMAL, Ill. - The Illinois State Redbird volleyball team hosted the Southern Illinois Salukis Saturday. Looking to bounce back after a tough 3-2 loss against Missouri State on Friday, the Redbirds got off to a hot start, going up 11-4 early. Not looking back the Redbirds dominated the Salukis in set one, winning 25-17. The Redbirds once again went up early in set two, leading […]
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 […]
Photo courtesy of Illinois State Athletics NORMAL, Ill. -- “The War on 74” raged on tonight as the Illinois State Redbirds Women’s Basketball team played host to the Bradley Braves. The Braves came into the contest-winning six of their last seven and hoping to continue the winning. The ISU Redbirds has other plans. The Redbirds came out with the goal of shutting down the potent 1-2 punch of Lasha Petree […]
Photo courtesy goredbirds.com NORMAL, Ill. - Today may seem like a typical Tuesday, but not for everyone. Oct. 6 is also known as National Coaches Day, which is a day dedicated to those who push their athletes to work hard to grow into the best they can be. In honor of this, below is a list of all the coaches from the 17 Redbird sports: Baseball: Steve Holm (Head Coach), […]
Photo courtesy Jacksonville Jaguars NORMAL, Ill.- Even though there is no Redbird football, two former ISU athletes are heading into their rookie season as the NFL kicks off this week. James Robinson made the Jacksonville Jaguars 53-man roster while Luther Kirk landed on the practice squad of the Dallas Cowboys. Robinson was a running back for the Redbirds from 2016-2019, and put his name on the map with a huge […]
NORMAL Ill.- Illinois State University student-athletes held a march across campus in response to the comments made by Athletic Director Larry Lyons and the athlete’s list of demands that followed. The march began with a crowd of supporters meeting at Redbird Arena where track & field athletes Luke Nelson, Taylor Weaver, and Kimathi Johnson gave speeches. The crowd then marched across campus and gathered in front of Hovey Hall where […]
Photo courtesy to Student-Athletes NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State University student-athletes are planning a march to advocate for 'Black Voices'. ISU Athletic Director, Larry Lyons is quoted saying, "All Redbird Lives Matter." Immediately after students and coaches spoke out against the statement on Twitter. Students and coaches expressed their frustration with the AD and showed their support for Black Lives Matter. Days later students shared a list of demands on […]
Photo courtesy: goredbirds.com NORMAL - 12 redbirds student-athletes were honored by PNC as Achievers of the Game this season. Each student-athlete received the award and on-court recognition during ISU men's basketball games this season. Each of the 12 PNC Achievers was presented an award by a Karin L. Bone Athletics Study Center staff member and a representative from PNC Bank. “Our PNC Achievers have been tremendous ambassadors for the athletics […]
