Keith Fisher III

Fisher III Opts out of 2020-2021 season

Photo courtesy: goredbirds.com NORMAL, Ill. - Redbird basketball will be without a key player this season. Keith Fisher III announced he will opt-out of the 2020-2021 season Friday evening. https://twitter.com/Redbird_MBB/status/1324849258097528832 Fisher III said his decision largely comes from the uncertainties amid the covid-19 pandemic and trying to keep his family safe. In 30 games the Redbirds during the 2019-2020 season, Fisher III averaged 9.6 points and 6.0 rebounds per game. […]

November 6, 2020 1

Illinois State Redbirds

Redbirds Snap Seven Game Losing Streak

NORMAL- The Illinois State Redbirds finally snapped their seven game losing streak as they defeated the Evansville Purple Aces 77-66. Despite trailing by one to end the first half, the Redbirds turned it around in the second half and outscored Evansville 41-29. “Second half we did a lot of really good things, loved how we shared the ball," said Head Coach Dan Muller. "Evansville hit some threes in the first […]

January 29, 2020

College Sports

Redbirds Come From Behind Win Over Truman State

NORMAL- The Illinois State Men’s Basketball team came back to top the visiting Truman State Bulldogs 74-68. Tonight was the Redbirds first exhibition game against the Truman State Bulldogs.They struggled to get anything going in the first half as they shot 10 of 33 from the field and 2 of 14 from the three point line. Zach Copeland further explained the sluggish offensive start in the first half for the […]

October 23, 2019

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