Illinois State Redbirds
Recent News About Illinois State Redbirds
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Redbirds clinch series victory against Indiana State
The Redbirds secured a series victory over Indiana State, winning two consecutive games after losing the first one. This victory brings their season record to 19-27 and their conference play record to 13-8.
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Illinois State suffers defeat against Indiana State in series finale
Illinois State faced a tough loss against Indiana State, concluding their series with an 11-1 defeat on Sunday at Duffy Bass Field. The Redbirds, now holding a record of 20-17 overall and 8-7 in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC), saw freshman Matthew Donnison pitch 2.1 innings in relief, achieving four strikeouts and conceding two walks.
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Illinois State women’s tennis team secures sixth straight win against Missouri State
The Illinois State women's tennis team concluded their 2024 regular season with a victory over Missouri State, finishing with a score of 5-2. The match took place on Sunday at the Gregory Street Courts in Normal, Illinois. This win marked the sixth consecutive victory for the Redbirds, bringing their overall record to 16-6 and their conference record to 7-1.
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Illinois State prepares to defend MVC golf title at Porto Cima
The Illinois State men's golf team is preparing to defend its 2023 Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) title. The team aims to become the first in nearly ten years to win consecutive MVC Championships. This year's event will be held at The Club at Porto Cima in Sunrise Beach, Missouri, from April 21 to April 23.
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Illinois State track teams excel at Gibson Invitational and LSU Gold Alumni
The Illinois State track and field teams concluded their participation in two separate events with commendable performances. At the Gibson Invitational in Terre Haute, Indiana, they achieved 16 personal bests. Simultaneously, another group of athletes competed at the LSU Gold Alumni meet in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Redbirds secure victory over Indiana State with strong offensive performance
The Redbirds secured a 9-4 win against Indiana State in the second game of their three-game series in Terre Haute. This victory brings the Redbirds' season record to 18-27 and 12-8 in conference play.
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Indiana State defeats Illinois State with strong performance
Illinois State faced a challenging game against Indiana State, ending with a 10-1 loss at Duffy Bass Field. The match, part of the Stuff The Duff 2024 event, attracted 1,064 spectators.
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Illinois State men's tennis ends season in Summit League semifinals
The Illinois State men's tennis team concluded its 2024 season on Friday night after a 4-0 defeat to Drake University in the semifinals of the Summit League Championship. The event took place at the Roger Knapp Tennis Center.
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Illinois State prepares for Senior Day match against Missouri State
The Illinois State Redbirds are set to conclude their 2024 Missouri Valley Conference regular season with a match against Missouri State this Sunday. The event will take place at Noon at the Gregory Street Courts in Normal, or indoors at the Evergreen Racquet Club in Bloomington if weather conditions require it. This final home game will also serve as Senior Day, honoring Tijana Zlatanovic and Othila Brodin for their contributions to the team.
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Illinois State competes on day one at Gibson Invitational
Illinois State University's track and field team participated in the first day of the Gibson Invitational in Terre Haute, Indiana. This event serves as a precursor to the upcoming Missouri Valley Conference Championships.
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Pacella's walk-off homer lifts Illinois state over Indiana state
Sophomore Daniel Pacella's walk-off home run secured a 4-3 victory for Illinois State over Indiana State in their series opener at Duffy Bass Field. The Redbirds, now with a record of 20-15 overall and 8-5 in the MVC, triumphed after Pacella hit his eighth home run of the season in the bottom of the ninth inning.
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Redbirds narrowly defeated by Indiana State in first series game
The Redbirds faced a narrow defeat in the opening game of their three-game series against Indiana State, losing 2-1. This result places the Redbirds at a 17-27 record for the season and an 11-8 standing in Missouri Valley play.
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Illinois State tennis players earn All-Summit League recognition
A trio of Illinois State University men's tennis players have been recognized as 2024 All-Summit League selections. Seniors Nam Pham and Arvid Hjalte, along with sophomore Tin Ostro, received the honors following a vote by the league's head coaches. This announcement comes ahead of the Summit League Tennis Championships taking place in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Illinois State adds former NDSU standout Boden Skunberg to basketball roster
Illinois State University's men's basketball team has announced the addition of Boden Skunberg, a former standout from North Dakota State, for the 2024-25 season. Head coach Ryan Pedon expressed enthusiasm about Skunberg joining the Redbirds, noting his familiarity with Skunberg's game and praising his competitive nature.
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Illinois state baseball set for showdown against MVC leader Indiana state
Illinois State University's baseball team is preparing to face Indiana State, the leader of the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC), in a series at Duffy Bass Field from April 19-21. The games will be broadcast on ESPN+ and available via radio and live stats.
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Illinois state prepares for key softball match against Indiana state
NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University's Redbirds are set to face the Indiana State Sycamores in Terre Haute for their penultimate road series of the conference season. The two teams have not competed against each other since 2023, making this the first matchup in over a year.
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Mathis Chavand earns MVC Track Athlete of The Week after breaking school record
Illinois State University's track and field athlete, Mathis Chavand, has been named the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Track Athlete of the Week. This recognition follows his record-breaking performance in California last weekend.
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Illinois state secures victory over Lindenwood with strong performances
Illinois State University secured an 8-6 victory over Lindenwood in a baseball game held at Lou Brock Sports Complex on Wednesday. Redshirt junior Judah Morris and sophomore Daniel Pacella each contributed with home runs, helping the Redbirds improve their overall record to 19-15.
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Illinois State sweeps Bradley series in I-74 rivalry showdown
Illinois State University triumphed over their I-74 rival, Bradley, securing a series sweep on Wednesday night in Peoria. The Redbirds concluded the three-game series with an away victory after winning the doubleheader at home earlier this season. With this win, the team improved to a 17-26 overall record and 11-7 in conference play.
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Illinois State track & field splits squads for LSU Gold Alumni meet and Gibson Invitational
Illinois State University's track and field team will divide its athletes between two competitions this weekend. A group will travel to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for the LSU Gold Alumni meet on April 20, while the rest will compete at the Gibson Invitational in Terre Haute, Indiana, starting April 18.