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Recent News About Illinois State Redbirds
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Illinois State to face McNeese State in Paradise Jam opener
The pairings for the 2024 Paradise Jam have been announced, and the Illinois State Redbirds will open the tournament against McNeese State University, a squad that competed in the 2024 NCAA Tournament and ended the season with a 30-4 overall record. The 'Birds and Cowboys will meet in the second game of the tournament at 2 p.m. CT (4 p.m. local time).
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DeAnna Wilson signs pro basketball contract with Pollitas de Isabella
Former Redbird DeAnna Wilson has signed her first professional contract with Puerto Rican Baloncesto Superior Nacional Femenino (BSNF) league member Pollitas de Isabella, as announced by the team this week.
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Illinois State alumni excel in professional baseball across multiple leagues
Professional baseball is approaching the midpoint of the 2024 season, and Illinois State University alumni are actively participating across various teams. Here is an update on ten former Redbirds making their mark in professional baseball.
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Illinois State alum Nora Janka signs with NawaRo Straubing
STRAUBING, Germany – Illinois State volleyball alum Nora Janka has signed a professional contract with NawaRo Straubing. NawaRo Straubing competes in the Volleyball Bundesliga, the highest division in German women's volleyball.
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Illinois State names six women's golfers to WGCA All-American Scholar list
Six Illinois State women's golfers have been named to the Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) All-American Scholar list. The athletes honored are Michaela Kverkova, Dani Grace Schrock, Jinyoung Yun, Ali Schrock, Vinisha Gunaseelan, and Avalon Woodward.
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Illinois State Soccer announces fall schedule for DeRose's inaugural season
Illinois State Soccer has announced its 2024 fall schedule, featuring 11 matches at Adelaide Street Field. This season marks the beginning of head coach Raleigh DeRose's tenure with the program.
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Zlatanovic among four awarded MVC postgraduate scholarships
Illinois State tennis player Tijana Zlatanovic has been named one of the four recipients of the 2024 Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) postgraduate scholarships. The MVC Faculty Athletics Representatives Committee selected Zlatanovic, along with Lily DeSpain from Missouri State (women's swimming & diving), Avery Nowak from Belmont (women's soccer), and John Stillman from Bradley, based on their academic and athletic achievements.
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Logan Moon joins Illinois State as assistant coach for baseball
Illinois State University has announced the appointment of Logan Moon as an Assistant Coach for its baseball team. Moon will primarily focus on coaching the team's hitters.
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Four Illinois State athletes earn spots on academic all-district team
Illinois State University has announced that four of its student-athletes have been named to the 2024 Academic All-District Women's At-Large team by College Sports Communicators. The honorees include gymnast Jaye Mack and golfers Ali Schrock, Avalon Woodward, and Jinyoung Yun.
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Illinois State honored as CSCAA Scholar All-America Team for Spring 2024
The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) has recognized Illinois State as a Scholar All-America Team for the Spring 2024 semester. This honor is based on the academic achievements of student-athletes, with a total of 17,162 athletes represented.
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Illinois State volleyball announces challenging schedule for upcoming season
Illinois State University's volleyball team has unveiled its 2024 schedule, which includes 31 regular season matches before the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament in late November. The Redbirds will face teams such as Illinois and Iowa from the Big Ten.
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Ryan McCoy joins Illinois State swim team as assistant coach
Illinois State University has announced the addition of Ryan McCoy as an assistant coach for its swimming and diving team. Head coach Riley Hilbrandt expressed enthusiasm about McCoy joining the staff, highlighting his collegiate career and coaching experience.
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Illinois State athletes set new academic record with department-wide GPA achievement
Illinois State University student-athletes have achieved a new record in academic performance, as announced by Associate Athletics Director for Academics and Life Skills Joe Klausner. The Redbirds reached a departmental grade-point average (GPA) of 3.45 during the Spring 2024 semester, excluding the Spring 2020 COVID semester.
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Illinois State soccer welcomes five new players for 2024 season
Illinois State University's soccer team has announced the addition of five new players for the upcoming 2024 season. This marks the first recruiting class under the leadership of Head Coach Raleigh DeRose.
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Taylor and Klink compete at USATF U20 Championships
Illinois State University track and field athletes Garrett Taylor and Jacob Klink competed at the USATF U20 Championships held at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. The freshmen showcased their skills among some of the nation's top young throwers.
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Weisbecker Athletic Fund Golf Classic returns in July
Illinois State Athletics is set to host the second annual Weisbecker Athletic Fund Golf Classic on July 26 at Weibring Golf Club. The event, sponsored by First Site Apartments, aims to support Redbird Athletic Scholarships, benefiting over 450 Illinois State student-athletes both academically and athletically.
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Ali Schrock prepares for competition at Redbird Championship
Recent Illinois State graduate Ali Schrock is preparing to compete in the upcoming ANNIKA WAPT Redbird Championship. The event, hosted at Weibring Golf Club from June 18-20, is part of the ANNIKA Women's All Pro Tour (WAPT). The top two players will gain entry into the Wildhorse Ladies Golf Classic on the LPGA Epson Tour.
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Illinois State adds transfer golfer Francis Bautista from Cal State Dominguez Hills
Illinois State University's men's golf team is set to welcome a new addition for the 2024-25 season. Head coach Ray Kralis announced that Francis Bautista, previously a golfer at Cal State Dominguez Hills, will be transferring to join the Redbirds.
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Illinois State throwers set to compete at USATF U20 Championships
Illinois State University athletes Jacob Klink and Garrett Taylor are set to compete in the USATF U20 Championships, taking place on June 12-13 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.
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Illinois State welcomes Morgan Jones from Auburn for women's golf team
Former Alabama girls golf junior champion and Auburn golfer Morgan Jones has joined the Illinois State women's golf team. Illinois State head women's golf coach Breanne Hall expressed enthusiasm for Jones' addition, stating, "We are thrilled to welcome Morgan to the Redbird family. She is an outstanding player whose game is well-rounded from tee to green. Her level of consistency and maturity on the course will be a huge asset to this team. Morgan has the innate ability to battle through adversity and sees it as an opportunity to push herself to work harder. She has embraced...