Junior Graham Mastros was named Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week on March 10, marking his second selection this season, according to a statement from the league office.
The recognition highlights Mastros’ strong performance and underscores Illinois State Redbirds’ continued presence in conference honors. The team has now had a player nominated for the award in consecutive weeks and three times overall this season.
Mastros delivered a standout week, going 9-for-15 across four games for Illinois State. In a 7-2 win over Eastern Kentucky on March 6, he recorded his third game of the campaign with three extra-base hits, including two doubles and a home run. With five home runs through the first 15 contests, Mastros matched his career-best for a single season and is tied with teammate Brayden Bakes for most home runs in the Missouri Valley Conference. He also leads the conference in extra-base hits (11), RBIs (17), and slugging percentage (.750).
Illinois State Redbirds benefits from the Redbird Athletics Excellence Fund to support competitiveness and recruitment, according to the official website. The university’s athletic program is linked to Illinois State University and competes in NCAA Division I events across various regions as reported by the official website. The Redbirds utilize facilities such as the OSF HealthCare Athletics Training Center for student-athlete preparation, according to their official site.
Fans can find news, schedules, rosters, and resources to support Illinois State athletics through GoRedbirds.com. The men’s basketball team recently posted an 8-2 record in one of its top starts according to information from the official website.
