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Recent News About Illinois State Redbirds
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Illinois State men's golf team earns GCAA Presidents Special Recognition Award
The Illinois State men's golf team has earned its second academic honor from the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) in as many weeks, securing the Presidents Special Recognition honors.
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Illinois State’s Abdullah and King named Stats Perform Preseason All-Americans
Illinois State football players Amir Abdullah and Mason King have been recognized as two of the top returning athletes in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). On Monday, the duo was named to the 2024 Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-America Team.
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Five Illinois State golfers named to Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars list
Five Illinois State golfers – TJ Barger, Alex McCulla, Will Troy, Felix van Dijk, and Parker Wisdom – have been named to the 2023-24 Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar list for NCAA Division I.
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Illinois State men’s tennis team honored by The Summit League
Several Illinois State men's tennis student-athletes have been recognized by The Summit League for their academic achievements. On Thursday, six Redbirds were named to the 2023-24 Commissioner's List of Academic Excellence, and eight were included in the 2023-24 Summit League Academic Honor Roll.
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Tyler Herron signs free agent deal with Tampa Bay Rays
Illinois State baseball junior Tyler Herron has signed a non-drafted free agent deal with the Tampa Bay Rays following the conclusion of the 2024 MLB Draft.
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Three Illinois State football players named to East-West Shrine Bowl watch list
NORMAL, Ill. – A trio of Illinois State football players have been named to the East-West Shrine Bowl 1000 Watch List. Offensive lineman Hunter Zambrano, linebacker Amir Abdullah, and wide receiver Daniel Sobkowicz were recognized among some of the best draft-eligible players in the country.
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Gavin Weyman joins Illinois State baseball coaching staff
Illinois State University has announced the addition of Gavin Weyman as an assistant coach for its baseball team. Weyman will join the staff under head coach Steve Holm.
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Illinois State women’s tennis earns ITA All-Academic honors; five athletes recognized
The Illinois State women's tennis team has been recognized on the 2024 Division I Women's Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) All-Academic Team list. Additionally, five Redbird student-athletes were named to the ITA Scholar-Athlete Team, as announced by the organization on Monday.
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Illinois State places sixth in MVFC preseason poll; 13 players earn all-conference honors
ST. LOUIS – The Missouri Valley Football Conference announced on Monday that 13 Illinois State Redbirds have been named to the preseason All-Conference team. Additionally, Illinois State was selected sixth in the preseason poll, which was voted on by league coaches, media, and sports information directors.
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The Brock Spack Show returns to Schooners this fall
NORMAL, Ill. – A weekly Thursday tradition for Redbird Football fans will continue this fall when The Brock Spack Show returns for the first of its weekly broadcasts on Thursday, August 29, live from Schooners in Bloomington beginning at 6 p.m.
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Illinois State announces cross country schedule for upcoming season
The Illinois State cross country program has announced its schedule for the upcoming 2024 season. The schedule includes five regular-season meets, featuring one home meet, before the Redbirds commence postseason competition at the MVC Championships.
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Illinois State volleyball earns AVCA Team Academic Award for 16th-straight year
Illinois State volleyball has received the AVCA Team Academic Award for the 16th consecutive year, as announced by the organization on Wednesday. The team is among 15 Division I schools with an active streak of 15 or more years.
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Illinois State women’s golf secures top-25 GPA in NCAA Division I
CORAL SPRINGS, Texas – The Illinois State women's golf team has secured the 20th-best team grade point average (3.815) in NCAA Division I for the 2023-24 academic year, following a notable season of academic and athletic achievements. This announcement comes after five golfers were named to the Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) All-American Scholars List and the program's first First Team Academic All-American.
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Ali Schrock earns third consecutive CSC academic all-american honor
AUSTIN, Texas – Recent Illinois State graduate Ali Schrock has been named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-America First Team as of July 16, 2024. This marks her third consecutive CSC/CoSIDA Academic All-America honor, having previously been named to the third team in 2022 and second team in 2023.
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Illinois State track teams honored by USTFCCCA for academic excellence
NEW ORLEANS – The Illinois State men's and women's track & field teams, along with 12 individual Redbird student-athletes, have been honored by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) for their academic achievements.
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Illinois State Athletics to host Community Movie Night featuring Space Jam
NORMAL – As a kickoff to the 2024-25 season and a thank you to its loyal fans, Illinois State Athletics will host its annual Community Movie Night on Friday, August 9, at Hancock Stadium.
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Illinois State announces Percy Family Hall of Fame class for 2024
The 2024 Illinois State Athletics Percy Family Hall of Fame class was officially announced Friday. The inductees include Tami Baalke (women's basketball), a two-time All-Gateway Conference First-Team selection and 1990 Freshman of the Year; Matt Brown (football), ISU's all-time leading passer and 2012 Missouri Valley Football Conference Offensive Player of the Year; Anderson Devonish (men's track & field), a 13-time Missouri Valley Conference champion and school record holder; and Sami (King) Geringer (gymnastics), a four-time NCAA Regional qualifier and Midwest Independent...
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Illinois State Athletics announces return of Ballin’ on Beaufort
Illinois State Athletics has announced the return of Ballin' on Beaufort, presented by Bloomington Normal Automall. This preseason men's and women's basketball event will be held on East Beaufort Street between the circle and Linden Street in Uptown Normal on Thursday, October 17.
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Illinois State athletes honored on MVFC honor roll for academic excellence
ST. LOUIS – A pair of Illinois State football student-athletes were among the 50 student-athletes that highlighted the 2023 Missouri Valley Football Honor Roll, as announced by the league office today. Justin Bromagen and Daniel Forystek were among those 50 student-athletes who earned the league's highest academic achievement by capturing the Missouri Valley Football Conference President's Council Academic Excellence Award.
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Illinois State men’s basketball announces staff promotions
NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State head men's basketball coach Ryan Pedon has announced two promotions within his staff. Jason Slay has been elevated to Associate Head Coach, and Jack Betz to Director of Basketball Operations.