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    The RedZone Podcast: April 24, 2025 RedZone

Leah Johnson

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Illinois State Redbirds

Leah Johnson Departs Illinois State for Michigan State

Image courtesy of goredbirds.com NORMAL, Ill.- Per an announcement from Michigan State athletics, Leah Johnson will take over as head Volleyball coach. Johnson leaves Illinois State after five years at the helm of the program.  In her half decade with the Redbirds Johnson posted an overall winning percentage of .666 (104-52) which ranks her seventh all-time among Missouri Valley Conference coaches. She guided the Redbirds to five-straight postseason tournament appearances, […]

todayFebruary 7, 2022

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Illinois State Redbirds

Redbirds Extend Johnson Through 2027

Image is courtesy of goredbirds.com NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State athletics announced Thursday that Redbird Volleyball Head Coach Leah Johnson has signed a five-year contract extension that goes through 2027. “Leah has built a powerhouse program that continues to push boundaries and strive for more with each championship,” ISU Athletic Director Kyler Brennan said. “We are grateful to have her at the helm of Illinois State Volleyball and can’t wait […]

todayJanuary 13, 2022

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Illinois State Redbirds

Johnson Preaches “confidence” as Redbirds Face #6 Ranked Purdue Tomorrow

NORMAL, IL. - Illinois State volleyball is set to make it’s fourth straight appearance at the NCAA tournament. Head coach Leah Johnson has led her teams to four straight Missouri Valley Conference title appearances, winning each of the last three. But this time around, her emotions are a little bit different as another big game approaches. “I was actually journaling about how different this season feels,” said Johnson. “I was […]

todayNovember 30, 2021

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Illinois State Redbirds

Redbirds Comeback to Defeat Loyola in Lieu to Their Third MVC Title

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 […]

todayNovember 27, 2021

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Illinois State Redbirds

Redbirds Sweep Indiana State; Advance to MVC Championship

NORMAL, IL. - For the third time in three years Redbird volleyball will compete in the championship round of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament. Illinois State defeated the Indiana State Sycamores in three sets at redbird arena. ISU will face the Loyola Chicago Ramblers tomorrow at 4 p.m. for a chance at a three-peat.  The story of the game was defense from the get-go for the Redbirds. Starting middle blocker […]

todayNovember 26, 2021

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College Sports

ISU Volleyball Dominates Braves on Senior Night

Photo Courtesy goredbirds.com NORMAL, Ill. - The Illinois State volleyball team had an opportunity to clinch second place in the Missouri Valley Conference tonight, and they did not disappoint. It was a sweep of the match that gave them their second match of the year over the Braves, including a 25-10 rout in the third set.Heading into ISU’s senior night, the ‘birds looked to head into this second match of […]

todayNovember 19, 2021

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College Sports

ISU to play Bradley on Senior Day

Photo Courtesy goredbirds.com NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State is preparing to take on the Bradley Braves for the final regular season match of the year. Following the game, the Redbirds will honor their three seniors Carley Nicholson, Leigha Malecha and Paige Hilliard as well as student manager Karl Rosch for all of their hard work and dedication to Redbird volleyball over the years.  Last time against Bradley the Redbirds got […]

todayNovember 19, 2021

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Illinois State Redbirds

Redbirds Fall in Four Sets Despite Otene’s Career Night

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 […]

todayNovember 15, 2021

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Redbirds snap 8 game winning streak in loss to Indiana State

Photo Courtesy goredbirds.com NORMAL, Ill. - The Illinois State Redbirds fell to the Indiana State Sycamores 3-2 tonight at Redbird Arena. This marked the end of the Redbirds 8 game winning streak, putting them at 11-4 in conference and tied for second with Bradley in the Missouri Valley Conference. The game started out relatively equal, ending 25-21 Indiana State. The next set, however, the Redbirds came out firing on all […]

todayNovember 6, 2021