Illinois State Redbirds
Recent News About Illinois State Redbirds
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Illinois State hosts Missouri State at Hancock Stadium for crucial FCS matchup
No. 16 Illinois State is set to host No. 25 Missouri State at Hancock Stadium on October 12, 2024, at noon. The Redbirds are coming off a significant victory over Southern Illinois, while the Bears had a week off. This matchup marks the 43rd meeting between the teams, with Illinois State leading the series 23-18-1.
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Illinois State Athletics launches "BIRDS WIN, YOU WIN" ticket promotion
Illinois State Athletics has announced a promotional offer titled "BIRDS WIN, YOU WIN" for the remaining home games of the 2024 football season at Hancock Stadium. The promotion applies to fans purchasing RESERVED single-game tickets for the upcoming game against Missouri State on October 12.
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Illinois State women’s golf leads Parkinson Family Invitational after first two rounds
The Illinois State women's golf team has taken a strong lead after the first two rounds of the Loyola Parkinson Family Invitational, held in Libertyville, Illinois. The team leads by eight strokes and has four golfers in the top ten of the individual rankings. Jinyoung Yun is currently leading the field by three strokes.
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Shadewald and Guest receive MVC honors for outstanding volleyball performances
Junior Aida Shadewald and freshman Khenedi Guest have been recognized by the Missouri Valley Conference for their performances against Missouri State and Southern Illinois. Shadewald was named the MVC Player of the Week, while Guest earned the title of MVC Freshman of the Week.
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Tye Niekamp earns national defensive player award after standout game
Illinois State University linebacker Tye Niekamp has been recognized for his performance in the Redbirds' recent 45-10 victory over Southern Illinois. Niekamp, a sophomore, was named the Stats Perform FCS National Defensive Player of the Week for games ending on October 5. Additionally, he received the Missouri Valley Football Conference Defensive Player of the Week honor.
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Illinois State secures late draw against Murray State
Sophomore Aniya Seymore scored her first career goal in the 86th minute to secure a 1-1 draw for Illinois State against Murray State on Sunday. The match, held in Murray, Kentucky, saw Illinois State come from behind for the second time this week after trailing Valparaiso and achieving a 2-1 victory at home.
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Illinois State women's tennis excels at MVC Individual Championships
The Illinois State women's tennis team concluded the MVC Individual Championships with a strong performance in Chicago, Illinois. Nuria Sanz secured the Flight Three title after a close match against Kikawa from Murray State, winning 7-5, 7-6 (7-5). Head coach Maja Kovacek expressed her satisfaction with the team's performance on the final day of the tournament, highlighting Sanz's exceptional play and composure throughout.
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Illinois State women's golf to debut at Loyola Parkinson Family Invitational
The Illinois State women's golf team is set to participate in the Loyola Parkinson Family Invitational on October 7-8, 2024. The event will be held at the Merit Club in Libertyville, Illinois, and is hosted by the University of Loyola Chicago.
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Illinois State women’s tennis advances at MVC Championships
The Illinois State women's tennis team secured four singles victories and one doubles win on the second day of the MVC Individual Championships at XS Tennis Village in Chicago.
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Illinois State secures third straight MVC win against Southern Illinois
Illinois State University's volleyball team secured a victory against Southern Illinois on Saturday in Carbondale. The Redbirds, now with a season record of 8-9 and 3-1 in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC), claimed their third consecutive MVC win by defeating the Salukis, who hold an 8-8 overall record and are 1-4 in the conference.
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Illinois State triumphs over Southern Illinois with a dominant performance
Illinois State University achieved a decisive victory over Southern Illinois University, defeating the Salukis 45-10 in Carbondale. The Redbirds improved their record to 4-2 overall and 1-1 in the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC), while Southern Illinois fell to 2-4 overall and 0-2 in the MVFC.
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Illinois State women's tennis achieves five wins on MVC championships' first day
The Illinois State women's tennis team achieved notable success on the first day of the MVC Individual Championships at XS Tennis Village in Chicago, Illinois. The team secured four victories in singles matches and one in doubles.
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Illinois State volleyball secures win against Missouri State
A balanced offensive performance by the Illinois State volleyball team led to a 3-1 victory over Missouri State on Friday night at the Hammons Student Center in Springfield, Missouri. This win marks back-to-back victories for the Redbirds, improving their record to 7-9 overall and 2-1 in Missouri Valley Conference play. Meanwhile, the Bears' loss drops them to 6-10 overall and 0-4 in league play.
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Illinois State swim & dive team opens season against Indiana State
NORMAL, Ill.-- The Illinois State Swim & Dive team commenced their season by hosting Missouri Valley Conference front-runner Indiana State. The Redbirds secured one swimming title and two diving titles from Eva Reyes, although they ultimately fell to Indiana State at Horton Pool. Chloe Tyler stood out in the swimming competition by claiming the 100-yard backstroke title with a time of 57.88.
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Illinois State track & field announces comprehensive schedule for upcoming season
The Illinois State Track & Field program has unveiled its schedule for the 2024-25 indoor and outdoor seasons. The schedule includes 16 regular season meets, with five events hosted at home.
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Illinois State volleyball continues MVC play against Missouri State and Southern Illinois
Illinois State University's volleyball team is set to continue its Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) journey with upcoming matches against Missouri State and Southern Illinois. After opening the season at home, the Redbirds will travel to Springfield for a Friday night match against Missouri State, followed by a Saturday afternoon game in Carbondale against Southern Illinois.
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TJ Barger earns MVC golfer of the week title again
Illinois State University's redshirt junior, TJ Barger, has been honored as the Missouri Valley Conference Golfer of the Week for the second time this fall. This recognition follows his performance at the 2024 Badger Invitational.
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Illinois State triumphs over Valparaiso with comeback victory
Illinois State soccer team secured a 2-1 victory against Valparaiso at Adelaide Street Field. Freshmen Eiley Henderson and Eve Gricius scored their first collegiate goals, leading the Redbirds to their second comeback win of the season.
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Illinois State swim team hosts mental health awareness meet against Indiana
The Illinois State Swim and Dive team is set to commence its 2024-25 season by hosting Indiana State on October 5 at Horton Pool. The event will begin at 2 p.m. and serves as the team's Mental Health Awareness meet, with proceeds benefiting the Hilinski's Hope Foundation.
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Illinois State women's tennis heads to Chicago for MVC championships
The Illinois State women's tennis team is set to compete in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Individual Tennis Championships in Chicago this weekend. Hosted by UIC, the event will feature athletes from all eight MVC schools at XS Tennis Village, a facility with 27 courts including indoor and outdoor surfaces. The competition will run from Friday to Sunday, beginning each day at 9 am.