Image courtesy of Illinois State Women's Basketball social media NORMAL, Ill. — Illinois State women’s basketball will be back in action Wednesday night on the road in Cedar Falls, Iowa, to play Northern Iowa. The Redbirds come into the matchup with a 4–4 record and will look to bounce back after dropping three straight last week in the Puerto Rico Shootout. During that three-game stretch, ISU fell to Rice, East […]
Image courtesy of Redbird women's basketball. NORMAL, Ill. — Illinois State women’s basketball came out victorious over SLU 81-75 Friday night after a hard-fought battle. SLU earned possession to start the game but quickly turned it over after a steal by Doneelah Washington. Bella Finnegan put the Redbirds on the board first with a 3-pointer. Alyssa Koerkenmeier responded with a block on Jaden Pratt, then scored in transition to put […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State Women's Basketball social media NORMAL, Ill. — Illinois State women’s basketball is on the road in Chicago today as the Redbirds take on former Missouri Valley Conference member Loyola Chicago. The two programs will meet for the 26th time in series history, and it marks the first time since 2022 that the Redbirds and Ramblers will face each other. Illinois State holds a 17–8 all-time […]
NORMAL, Ill. -Illinois State women’s basketball hosted Chicago State on Wednesday morning for Education Day at CEFCU Arena. With more than 5,000 local middle school and junior high students in attendance, the Redbirds fed off that energy from the start, jumping out to a 20-4 lead in the first quarter and never looking back in a 101-52 win. ISU had five players finish in double figures, with junior forward Nevaeh […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State women's basketball NORMAL, Ill. — Illinois State women’s basketball looks to get back in the win column on their home court this Wednesday against Chicago State. The Redbirds are coming off a disappointing away loss, 75-65, against Illinois. The Redbirds had a 9-0 scoring run in the fourth to close the deficit to just two points but were unable to finish the job. ISU comes […]
NORMAL, Ill. - On Monday, the Illinois State Interim Director of Athletics, Jerri Beggs, announced that they have signed Illinois State Women's Basketball Coach Kristin Gillespie to a one-year contract extension. The deal for Gillespie keeps her in the Redbirds' head coach role through the 2028-29 season. Throughout her time at ISU, Gillespie has a record of 132-82 through seven seasons. Gillespie has led ISU to four straight postseason appearances […]
Illinois State Women's Basketball suffers big loss to Missouri State at home. (Photo Courtesy Anthony Ferretti/WZND) NORMAL - The Illinois State Women's Basketball team (10-7 , 3-3 MVC) was defeated 59-47 by the Missouri State Bears (9-7, 5-0 MVC) Sunday afternoon. The Redbirds were lead by Junior guard Tete Maggett who recorded 11 points and 6 rebounds. Senior Simone Goods only played 18 minutes scoring 2 points. Head Coach Kristen […]
