Photo courtesy of Illinois State Athletics NORMAL, Ill. -- “The War on 74” raged on tonight as the Illinois State Redbirds Women’s Basketball team played host to the Bradley Braves. The Braves came into the contest-winning six of their last seven and hoping to continue the winning. The ISU Redbirds has other plans. The Redbirds came out with the goal of shutting down the potent 1-2 punch of Lasha Petree […]
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The McLean County Children's Advocacy Center focuses on helping children in need, but are facing challenges through the pandemic. The CAC aids children that have been sexually abused, physically abused, and those who may have witnessed a violent crime. Among the services that are offered are forensic interviews, therapy, medical examinations, and advocacy services for children and families for the life of the case. While the pandemic has complicated some […]
Photo courtesy: goredbirds.com NORMAL - Illinois State track & field senior Devon Kelly did not have the senior season he was hoping for on the track. Only being able to compete six meets during the 2019-20 indoor season due to injury, before the remainder of the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 outbreak. However, the St. Charles native will be remembered fondly for his contributions on and off the […]
Photo courtesy: goredbirds.com NORMAL - Illinois State track & field senior Hattie Plumb was in the midst of a stellar senior season prior to the COVID-19 outbreak that brought an untimely end to all NCAA spring sports seasons. “I was excited for all the new opportunities I was going to get outdoor,” said the Green Bay, Wisconsin native. “I had some more goals that I wanted to accomplish so I […]
ST. LOUIS - Redbird Men’s Basketball fell 75-65 to the Drake Bulldogs in the first round of Arch Madness. The Redbirds started off the game hot from behind the 3-point line with Jaycee Hillsman and Zach Copeland scoring the first 12 points of the game. The Bulldogs took a large lead halfway through the 1st half, but the Redbirds were able to bounce back. Antonio Reeves hit a 3-pointer to […]
Photo Courtesy: goredbirds.com NORMAL - Redbird Track & Field senior Jack Anstey was recognized as Missouri Valley Conference athlete of the week following his performance at the Last Chance College Elite Meet in Seattle last weekend. Anstey ran a sub four-minute mile for the second time in his career. The prior experience of reaching that mark before helped him persevere. “With a barrier like that it’s super intimidating so if […]
NORMAL - Redbird Track & Field high jumper Kameesha Smith was named Missouri Valley Conference Athlete of the Week following her season best performance at the Iowa State Classic last weekend. This is the second time Smith has received the award this season. High jump Coach Daniel Gooris attributes the energy Smith brings to the team as a reason for her success. “She’s a dynamic athlete,” said Coach Gooris. “she […]
NORMAL- Redbird Track & Field pole vaulter Eddie Winner was named Missouri Valley Conference Athlete of the Week following his efforts at the Meyo invite in Notre Dame last weekend. Winner reached his best mark as a Redbird and propelled himself to 4th on the ISU all-time list. The sophomore attributes the help from his coaching staff to the success he’s had this season. “I speak with my coach a […]
