Image courtesy of Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill. - On a night when no matter how well the young Illinois State University volleyball squad could play, they knew their season would be over when the clock struck midnight. There was still a lot left for the resilient team to get up for. First off, they could play spoiler for their sworn rival as the Bradley Braves would need this win to […]
Image courtesy of Redbirds Athletics A new head coach, a changing roster, and a clear goal for the season, to be national contenders for the fifth consecutive year. Allie Matters and the Illinois State University volleyball team sit at a winning record of 8-5, despite many obstacles that could stagger other programs. Personnel change is an aspect of athletics that could draw the attention of the athletes away from their […]
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 […]
Image courtesy of goredbirds.com Normal, IL. - The Redbirds came into tonight’s matchup with a 7-game winning streak and kept it alive with a win over the Evansville Aces. Illinois State led most of the first set with only one lead change. The Redbirds went on three scoring runs of 4 or more points. Tamara Otene led the team in the first set with 6 kills and 2 blocks. The […]
NORMAL,Ill.- The Illinois State volleyball team defeated the Northern Iowa Panthers in three sets Friday evening at Redbird Arena. The Illinois State Redbirds swept the Northern Iowa Panthers 25-22, 25-21, and 25-19. ISU sweeps Northern Iowa in the season series and extend their winning streak to four matches. The first two sets between ISU and UNI were back and forth but the third set the Redbirds controlled most of the […]
Image courtesy of goredbirds.com NORMAL Ill.- The Redbirds are on a 3 match winning streak, now 6-3 in conference play coming off of a win over the Bradley Braves last Monday. The Redbirds look to extend that win streak at home this weekend as they match up against UNI and Drake. Last match against Bradley took the Redbirds into the 5th set. Much like their previous match against Valparaiso, errors […]
Image courtesy of goredbirds.com NORMAL Ill.- After coming off a crushing 3-1 victory over the number one seed Loyola Ramblers on Friday, the Redbirds were tasked with another tough opponent the next day. The Redbirds got off to a good start winning the first set 25-19. The second and third sets were different stories, however. The Beacons got the one-up on ISU offensively as the Birds made many errors. Combining […]
