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 […]
Photo Courtesy of goredbirds.com CHICAGO, Ill.- Despite a career night from Sophomore Tamara Otene, the Illinois State volleyball team fell to the Loyola Ramblers in four-sets. “In set one, it was more indicative that they got the better part of us,” said Redbirds Head Coach Leah Johnson. “We just did not make good adjustments, and they played really well. They passed lights-out. They haven’t passed that well all year. They […]
In the October edition of the Birds-I-View, hosts Maritza Navar-Lopez, Camberyn Kelley, and Jack Podlesnik, along with the WZND News Team, take an inside look at women's rights, involvement in athletics and education, and safety. WZND’s Ashley Daniels starts the show by discussing the Equal Rights Amendment. (2:59-5:33). Next, Blake Hornstein talks education, and how women are prominent but still looking for more equality in the field (6:47-8:53). Then Madison […]
NORMAL, Ill.- For fifth-year senior Sarah LaFayette, the love for soccer was instantaneous at a young age. “It happened right away I think as soon as I started playing,” said Lafayette.”I think before I was even five years I really enjoyed it and it always came with having great friends on whatever team I was on and just really enjoying the time spent because you spend a lot of hours […]
NORMAL, Ill.- The Illinois State soccer team (4-10-2 overall, 2-3-2 MVC) are on the road for their final regular-season matchup on Friday, October 22 as they head to Indiana State. The last time out for the Sycamores they took care of business at home as they defeated Missouri State 3 to 1. The Bears outshot Indiana State 15 to 7 overall as well as 8 to 3 shots on goal. […]
Photo Courtesy of @Redbird_Soccer NORMAL, Ill.- The Illinois State Athletics Percy Family Hall of Fame enshrined its 49th class inside the Brown Ballroom at the Bone Student Center on Saturday, October 16. Among those inducted was former Redbirds soccer player Rachel Tejada who was a part of the program from 2011 to 2014 and helped the Redbirds win four-consecutive Missouri Valley Conference Tournament championships and four NCAA Tournament appearances. Tejada […]
NORMAL, Ill.- The Illinois State soccer team (4-9-1 overall, 2-2-1 MVC) are back home as they host Missouri Valley Conference action on Wednesday, October 13 against rival Loyola Ramblers. The last time out for the Ramblers they battled into a double-overtime tie on Saturday, October 9 against Missouri State 0 to 0. Loyola outshot the Bears 37 to 2 overall and 12 to 0 shots on goal as Missouri State […]
Photo courtesy of Ashley Piraino NORMAL, Ill.- The Illinois State soccer team (4-9 overall, 2-2 MVC) are back home as they host Missouri Valley Conference action on Saturday, October 9 against the Evansville Purple Aces. The last time out for the Purple Aces they suffered a defeat on Sunday, October 3 against Indiana State 4 to 1. Evansville were outshot 18 to 15 and couldn’t handle the fast pace pressure […]
Photo courtesy of Ashley Piraino NORMAL, Ill.- The Illinois State soccer team (4-8 Overall, 2-1 MVC) heads to Cedar Falls, Iowa to take on the Northern Iowa Panthers on Sunday, October 3. The Redbirds come into Sunday’s matchup riding back-to-back victories. One over Southern Illinois and most recently, the extra-time win over Missouri State on Wednesday, September 29. Fifth-year senior, Natalie Vaughn-Low scored the game-winning goal in last Wednesday’s match. […]
