Illinois State Redbirds
Recent News About Illinois State Redbirds
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Illinois State announces complete football schedule for the upcoming 2025 season
As the 2024 Redbird football team takes a bye week, Illinois State University has announced its full schedule for the 2025 season.
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Illinois state falls to Missouri state but secures MVC tournament spot
Illinois State University's women's soccer team faced a narrow defeat against Missouri State on Thursday night. The game, held at Adelaide Street Field in Normal, Illinois, ended with a 1-0 victory for Missouri State.
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Illinois State volleyball gears up for matches against UIC and Valparaiso
Illinois State University's volleyball team is preparing for a challenging weekend on the road. The Redbirds will face off against the UIC Flames in Chicago, Illinois, on Friday and then travel to Valparaiso, Indiana, to play against the Valparaiso Beacons on Saturday. The match against UIC is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT, while the game at Valparaiso will start at 5 p.m. CT.
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Jessica Jolly named MVC Golfer of the Week after strong performance
Illinois State University's freshman golfer, Jessica Jolly, has been recognized as the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Golfer of the Week following her performance at The Clash at Boulder Creek. This is Jolly's first time receiving this honor, making her the third Redbird to achieve this recognition during the fall season. Her teammates Jinyoung Yun and Morgan Jones previously shared the award after the Redbird Invitational.
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Eva Reyes earns MVC Diver of the Week after strong performance
Senior diver Eva Reyes has been honored as the Diver of the Week by the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC), following her impressive performance during a recent competition hosted by Illinois State against Ohio University.
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Illinois state partners with state farm for on-field logo at Hancock Stadium
Illinois State Athletics has entered into a multi-year sponsorship agreement with State Farm, marking a significant collaboration in college football. This partnership will introduce the State Farm logo on the 25-yard lines at Hancock Stadium starting November 2, during the game against Youngstown State.
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Illinois State's Coach Spack discusses team's progress during live show
The Illinois State football team is taking a break this week after securing another conference road victory against Murray State. The team will return to action on November 2nd to face Youngstown State. During this bye week, head coach Brock Spack will discuss the team's preparations and recent performance at "The Brock Spack Show." The show will be held live at Schooners in Bloomington on Thursday at 6 p.m.
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Illinois State soccer seeks MVC tournament bid as regular season concludes
Illinois State Soccer is aiming to secure a place in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Tournament as they conclude their regular season with two home games. The Redbirds, currently holding a 5-8-3 overall record and 3-3-2 in the MVC, will face Missouri State on Thursday, followed by a match against UNI on Sunday at Adelaide Street Field.
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Men’s golf team finishes fall season; looks ahead to spring competitions
Will Troy delivered an even-par 72 in the final round of the Leadership and Golf Collegiate Championship, securing a spot for the Redbirds in the team standings. The event took place at Bayonet/Black Horse Golf Course in Seaside, California.
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Illinois State climbs to 12th at Leadership Golf Championship
The Illinois State men's golf team improved their standing on the second day of the Leadership and Golf Collegiate Championship in Seaside, California. The team climbed two spots to 12th place with one round remaining, thanks to a balanced effort and a one-over-par round from Pietro Pontiggia.
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Illinois State ties single-round golf record at Boulder Creek
Illinois State University's women's golf team tied a school record at the Clash at Boulder Creek in Nevada, achieving a seven-under 281 round. The team's overall score of 864 across three rounds is the third-lowest in the program's history.
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Jones ties school golf scoring record again as Redbirds rise in standings
On the second day of competition in Boulder City, Nevada, Redbird junior Morgan Jones tied the overall school record for the lowest single round in program history. This achievement marks the second time this season that Jones has reached a score of 67. Her performance helped Illinois State University (ISU) move up two places into 12th position with one round remaining.
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Illinois State men's golf competes at Leadership Collegiate Championship
The Illinois State men's golf team is competing in the Leadership and Golf Collegiate Championship in Seaside, California. This marks their first tournament within California since the 2014-15 season. The team is facing a strong field of competitors.
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Illinois State's Rittenhouse and Loyd earn MVFC weekly honors
The Illinois State football team secured a significant victory against Murray State, leading to two players receiving weekly honors from the Missouri Valley Football Conference. Quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse was named the MVFC Offensive Player of the Week, while wide receiver Xavier Loyd was recognized as the MVFC Newcomer of the Week.
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Fennell ties freshman golf record at Clash at Boulder Creek
Elise Fennell, a freshman golfer, made a notable debut at the Clash at Boulder Creek by tying the school record for the lowest round by a freshman with a score of 69. This performance places her tied for 11th after the first day of competition. Her classmate, Jessica Jolly, also performed well by tying her career-best with a score of 70, securing her a tie for 17th place.
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Illinois State men's golf team concludes fall season in California
The Illinois State men's golf team is set to conclude its 2024 fall season with a trip to the west coast. The team will compete in the Leadership & Golf Collegiate Championship from Monday through Wednesday at the Bayonet Black Horse Golf Course in Seaside, California.
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UIC defeats Illinois State ending Redbirds' unbeaten streak
Illinois State's women's soccer team saw its four-game unbeaten streak come to an end on Sunday, losing 2-0 to UIC. The match, held in Chicago, marked a significant moment for both teams in the Missouri Valley Conference standings.
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Iosio leads Redbirds with wins at EIU Panther Invitational
The Illinois State Women's Tennis team concluded their participation in the EIU Panther Invitational with notable performances, securing victories in both singles and doubles categories. The event took place in Charleston, Illinois.
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Illinois state triumphs over Murray state; Rittenhouse leads team to victory
Illinois State University secured a significant victory against Murray State in the Missouri Valley Football Conference. The Redbirds, ranked No. 21, emerged victorious with a 40-32 win at Roy Stewart Stadium on Saturday.
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Illinois State swim team faces defeat but raises funds for breast cancer awareness
The Illinois State Swimming and Diving team concluded their competition against Ohio University with a mix of successes and challenges. Despite securing one diving win and four swimming victories, the Redbirds were defeated by the Bobcats in this non-conference meet, ending with a score of 273-139.