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Recent News About Illinois State Redbirds
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Illinois State adds Morgan Bruno to women's basketball roster
Illinois State University's women's basketball team has announced a new addition to its roster for the 2024-2025 season. Head coach Kristen Gillespie confirmed that Morgan Bruno from Chicago, Illinois, will join the Redbirds.
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Mattison Plummer competes at NCAA Outdoor Championships in Oregon
Illinois State University junior Mattison Plummer concluded her season at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon. Competing in the women's 3000m steeplechase, Plummer made her national debut on Thursday night at Hayward Field.
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Amiri Buchanan competes for Illinois State at NCAA Outdoor Championships
Illinois State's Amiri Buchanan participated in the men's shot put finals at the 2024 NCAA Outdoor Championships held at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. Representing both Illinois State and the Missouri Valley Conference, Buchanan delivered a series of throws on Wednesday night.
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Illinois State athletes honored on MVC scholar-athlete teams
Illinois State University's baseball team has continued its tradition of academic excellence with two players being recognized on the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Scholar-Athlete Teams. Sophomore Daniel Pacella and redshirt junior Judah Morris have been honored for their academic and athletic achievements.
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Illinois State athletes Buchanan and Plummer head to NCAA Outdoor Championships
Illinois State University's track and field athletes, Amiri Buchanan and Mattison Plummer, are set to compete at the NCAA Outdoor Championships. The event will take place at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, starting Wednesday afternoon.
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Illinois State achieves high academic progress rate in latest NCAA report
Illinois State Athletics has achieved a four-year Academic Progress Rate (APR) score of 990, according to the NCAA's latest Division I report. This score surpasses the national four-year average of 984 and reflects a cumulative average across 17 teams.
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Illinois State baseball players earn academic all-district honors
College Sports Communicators has recognized four Illinois State baseball players on its Academic All-District team. The honorees include senior Greg Nichols, redshirt junior Judah Morris, junior Noah Rabin, and sophomore Daniel Pacella.
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Pro-Am opportunities available as Redbird Championship arrives in Twin Cities
Illinois State Athletics is set to host the first ANNIKA Women's All Pro Tour (WAPT) event in the Twin Cities. The Redbird Championship will take place at Weibring Golf Club at Illinois State University from June 18-20 in Normal.
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Illinois State athletes earn spots on MVC Scholar-Athlete Team
A total of 23 Illinois State University track and field student-athletes have been recognized for their academic and athletic achievements by being named to the 2024 Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Track & Field Scholar-Athlete Team. This announcement was made on Friday, acknowledging their dedication both in the classroom and on the track.
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DeShaun Jordan promoted to associate head coach at Illinois State
Illinois State University has announced the promotion of DeShaun Jordan to Associate Head Coach for its track and field program. The announcement was made by Jeff Bovee, Director of Track & Field and Cross Country at Illinois State.
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D.A. Weibring joins Texas Golf Hall of Fame's class of 2024
Illinois State University legend D.A. Weibring has been announced as a member of the 2024 Texas Golf Hall of Fame class. The formal induction ceremony is scheduled for October 21, 2024, at the Houston Country Club. Each inductee will be honored with a granite marker on the Texas Golf Walk of Fame in San Antonio and at The Ronny Golf Park in Frisco.
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Illinois State softball celebrates five honorees on CSC academic all-district team
College Sports Communicators has announced its Academic All-District team, recognizing top student-athletes for their performance both on the field and in academics. The Illinois State softball program had five players honored: Kaili Chval, Delainey Bryant, Abby Knight, Addison Masching, and Bella Wilkerson.
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Drake wins first MVC All-Sports Trophy; Illinois State takes second
Illinois State University has secured the second position in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) All-Sports Championship standings for the 2023-2024 season. The announcement was made in St. Louis, with Drake University taking first place with a score of 8.787, marking its first MVC All-Sports Trophy win and becoming only the second private institution to achieve this honor.
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Mattison Plummer qualifies for NCAA National Championships after strong performance
Junior athlete Mattison Plummer has secured her place in the NCAA National Championships following a commendable performance at the NCAA West Preliminary Round held in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Plummer excelled in the 3,000m steeplechase event, finishing seventh overall with a personal-best time of 10:11.55. This achievement places her sixth on the all-time list for her school.
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Illinois State exits MVC tournament after semifinal loss to Evansville
Illinois State University's baseball team concluded its season with a 17-7 defeat against Evansville in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament semifinals. The game took place on Saturday in Evansville, Indiana.
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Redbirds compete on third day of NCAA West Preliminary Round
Five Redbirds participated in the NCAA West Preliminary Round in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Senior Radoffa Braziel competed in the 400m dash, starting in lane two of the second heat. Braziel completed the race with a time of 46.33 seconds, securing the 20th position.
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Illinois State advances after defeating Southern Illinois in MVC Tournament
Illinois State University baseball team defeated Southern Illinois University with a decisive 14-4 victory during the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Tournament on Thursday at Charles H. Braun Stadium in Evansville, Indiana. This win allows the Redbirds to avoid elimination and advance to face the winner of the UIC/Evansville game on Saturday.
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Illinois State advances after defeating Belmont in MVC tournament
Illinois State University's baseball team emerged victorious against Belmont with a 6-4 win in the 2024 MVC Tournament at Charles H. Braun Stadium. This victory propels the Redbirds, now holding a 29-26 overall record, to face Southern Illinois later on Thursday.
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Amiri Buchanan advances to NCAA Championships after strong performance
Senior athlete Amiri Buchanan has secured a place in the NCAA Championships following his performance at the NCAA West Preliminary Round held in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Buchanan achieved a mark of 18.58 meters (60-11.50) in the shot put, placing him 12th overall and earning him a spot to compete at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships scheduled for June 5-8 in Eugene, Oregon.
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Illinois State falls to Evansville; prepares for elimination game
The Illinois State baseball team was defeated by Evansville, 17-6, in the MVC Tournament's second day at Charles H. Braun Stadium. The Redbirds, now with a record of 28-26, are set to play against the winner of Missouri State/Belmont on Thursday morning in an elimination game.