ISU softball

Redbird Softball Struggle in Mexico

Image Courtesy of Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State Softball traveled to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for weekend softball. The Redbirds struggled to win only one of their four games, with their win being against the North Dakota State Bison by a score of three to zero. Their three losses came against Brigham Young University, Florida International University, and Indiana University. Junior Hanna Meschnick's shutout highlighted the win against North […]

February 17, 2025

College Sports

Errors Abundant as ISU softball drops series against Drake

NORMAL, Ill. — ISU softball fell short two games to one in their weekend feud with the Drake Bulldogs at Marian Kneer Stadium. Game One: DU 10, ISU 3 The Redbirds held the lead until the Bulldogs tied up the game at three apiece with a solo home run by Desti Lewis. ISU pitching struggles became the deciding factor in game one. Hannah Meshnick started in the circle for the […]

April 1, 2024

College Sports

ISU Softball on the Rise in March After Slow Start

This story was contributed to by both WZND's Cason Shingoethe and Liam Lyons. NORMAL, Ill. – After beginning the season 5-14, the Redbirds softball team has begun to right the ship, winning six out of their last seven contests. With the redbirds sitting at that dismal 5-14 record after the Owl Classic in Boca Raton Florida, the 'Birds season looked to be almost over, however since heading to Kentucky, the […]

March 24, 2023

Illinois State Redbirds

Redbirds prepare to host Indiana State

Image courtesy goredbirds.com NORMAL, Ill.- Home opening weekend for the Illinois State Softball team is finally upon us after a weather cancellation last weekend. If the weather holds the Redbirds will take on the Indiana State Sycamores. Senior captain, Emme Olsen expands on her emotions for opening weekend. “We are excited to open it up at home and have our own fans around to support us,” said Olsen. Coming off a […]

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