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Illinois State falls to Murray State in MVC opener
Illinois State volleyball fell to Murray State in its Missouri Valley Conference opener on Friday night at CEFCU Arena. The Redbirds, now 5-9 overall and 0-1 in the MVC, were defeated by the Racers (6-4, 1-0 MVC) in four sets.
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Illinois State Cross Country sets new records at Gans Creek Classic
The Illinois State University Cross Country team achieved notable performances at the Gans Creek Classic in Columbia, Missouri. The men's team secured a ninth-place finish with 280 points, surpassing competitors such as Florida, Georgia Tech, Iowa, and Kansas. The women's team finished 15th with 517 points. Over 40 schools participated in the event, including several nationally ranked teams according to the USTFCCCA NCAA Division I Cross Country National Coaches' Polls.
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Illinois State women's tennis starts fall season at Redbird Invitational
The Illinois State women's tennis team is set to commence its 2024-2025 fall schedule this weekend at the Redbird Invitational. The event will take place from September 27 to 29 at the Gregory Street Tennis Courts in Normal, Illinois.
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Illinois State Cross Country heads to Gans Creek Classic
The Illinois State Cross Country team will travel to Columbia, Missouri, to compete at the Gans Creek Classic on Friday morning. The event starts at 8 a.m. with the men's 8,000-meter race, followed by the women's 6,000-meter race at 8:45 a.m.
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Illinois State advances four players on day one of ITA Collegiate Invitational
Illinois State University concluded the first day of the 67th ITA Collegiate Invitational in San Diego with four wins in singles matches. The event features a competitive field including teams from USC, UC-Riverside, Kennesaw State, University of San Diego, Utah State, and the University of Arizona.
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Illinois State volleyball starts MVC season against Murray State and Belmont
Illinois State University's volleyball team will start the 2024 Missouri Valley Conference season by hosting Murray State and Belmont this weekend. The Redbirds, currently holding a 5-8 record, will face Murray State on Friday night at 6 p.m. and Belmont on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
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Missouri Valley Conference reveals women’s basketball schedule for upcoming season
The Missouri Valley Conference has announced the 2024-2025 women's basketball conference schedule. Illinois State will play 10 games at CEFCU Arena.
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Illinois State Athletics' podcast 'In The Nest' returns in October
Illinois State Athletics' official podcast, 'In The Nest,' will return in October. The monthly podcast, produced by ISU and its multimedia rightsholder LEARFIELD's Redbird Sports Properties, is presented by Xfinity and hosted by John Fitzgerald, the radio voice for ISU football and men's basketball.
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Illinois State ranked fourth in MVC preseason swim & dive poll
The Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) has released its 2024-25 preseason rankings for swimming and diving. Illinois State University (ISU) has been placed fourth in the nine-team league.
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Illinois State's Brock Spack Show to air live from Schooners
The Brock Spack Show will air live from Schooners in Bloomington on Thursday at 6 p.m. Illinois State University head coach Brock Spack will preview the upcoming Homecoming game against North Dakota State University. The game, which pits No. 15 Illinois State against No. 2 North Dakota State, will take place at Hancock Stadium and marks the beginning of conference play.
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Illinois State to host annual Education Day on Dec. 5
Illinois State Women's Basketball will host the St. Francis Fighting Saints on Thursday, December 5, at 11 a.m. for Education Day Presented by Country Financial Agent, Joshua LaCombe. In 2023, Illinois State Athletics welcomed 7,581 students, staff, and chaperones, breaking the all-time single-game attendance record for Illinois State Women's Basketball.
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JJ Guedet named MVFC offensive lineman of the week
The Illinois State offense achieved over 250 rushing yards and a total of 518 yards in their 31-7 victory against Eastern Illinois during the 112th Mid-America Classic last Saturday at Hancock Stadium. This performance was significantly influenced by the offensive line, particularly senior left tackle JJ Guedet. His efforts earned him the Missouri Valley Football Conference Offensive Lineman of the Week honors on Tuesday.
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Redbirds set to host North Dakota State for pivotal Homecoming game
Illinois State University will host North Dakota State University in a significant FCS Top 25 matchup on September 28, 2024. The game is part of the Homecoming celebrations at Hancock Stadium in Normal, Illinois. The Redbirds, ranked No. 15 with a record of 3-1, will face the No. 2 ranked Bison, who also hold a 3-1 record.
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Illinois State women’s golf finishes third at Johnie Imes Invitational
The Illinois State women's golf team secured third place at the 2024 Johnie Imes Invitational, hosted by the University of Missouri. The Redbirds moved up two spots in the final standings with a score of 599, marking the third-lowest 36-hole tournament score in their program's history.
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Illinois State men's tennis heads to San Diego for ITA Collegiate Invitational
The Redbird men's tennis team is set to travel to San Diego for the 67th Annual Men's College Invitational hosted by San Diego University. The team recently completed a successful weekend at home, finishing with a 12-3 record in singles play and a 5-2 mark in doubles competition.
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Illinois State partners with DESTIHL Brewery for officially licensed beers
Illinois State University is collaborating with DESTIHL Brewery to introduce two new officially licensed beers, Redbird Ale and Battle Bird Lager. These beers will be launched at ISU's volleyball game on September 27 against Murray State and at the Homecoming football game against North Dakota State on September 28, 2024.
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Illinois State men’s golf finishes ninth at Purdue Fall Invitational
In the competitive field at the Purdue Fall Invitational, the Illinois State Redbirds secured ninth place overall with a three-round score of 880.
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Illinois State women's golf ties for fifth on first day of Johnie Imes Invitational
In a rain-shortened opening day of the Johnie Imes Invitational, the Illinois State women's golf team, led by Jinyoung Yun who shot a two-over 74, is tied for fifth place after the first day of the 36-hole tournament.
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Illinois State's Khenedi Guest named MVC Freshman of the Week
Following a successful weekend in Florida, Illinois State volleyball freshman Khenedi Guest has been named the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Freshman of the Week. The league office made the announcement on Monday.
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Illinois State men’s golf team excels on day one of Boilermaker Fall Invitational
The Illinois State men's golf team delivered a balanced performance on the opening day of the Boilermaker Fall Invitational, positioning themselves in fourth place among 15 schools with one round remaining in the 54-hole tournament.