Illinois State Redbirds
Recent News About Illinois State Redbirds
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Illinois State women's golf advances to NCAA East Lansing Regional
The Illinois State women's golf team is set to compete in the NCAA Regional for the second time in three seasons. The East Lansing Regional, hosted by Michigan State, will take place at Forest Akers Golf Course from May 6 to May 8, with a practice day on May 5.
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Illinois State loses close match against Northwestern in extra innings
Illinois State faced a narrow defeat against Northwestern, with the Wildcats clinching a 7-6 victory in extra innings at Rocky and Berenice Miller Park. This marked the second encounter between the teams this year.
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Illinois State men's golf team finishes season at MVC Championship
The Illinois State men's golf team concluded its 2023-24 season at the 2024 MVC Championship in Sunrise Beach, Missouri. At the event's banquet, senior Valentin Peugnet and junior Alex McCulla received All-MVC honors, and head coach Ray Kralis was named MVC Coach of the Year.
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Eva Reyes selected for NCAA Inclusion Forum's Student-Athlete Symposium
Eva Reyes, a junior from the Illinois State swimming and diving team, has been chosen to represent Illinois State University (ISU) at the 2024 NCAA Inclusion Forum. The event will take place in Indianapolis from April 24-26 at the Hyatt Regency.
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Illinois State prepares for rematch against Northwestern
The Illinois State baseball team is preparing for a rematch against Northwestern University on Tuesday in Evanston, Illinois. The Redbirds have been successful in recent non-conference games, winning four out of their last five matches. Northwestern, with a record of 12-23 this season, recently lost all three games in a road series against Illinois.
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Illinois State struggles on second day of MVC Championship
The Illinois State men's golf team is facing challenges at the 2024 MVC Championship, currently in ninth place as they enter the final round. The event is being held at The Club at Porto Cima in Sunrise Beach, Missouri.
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Illinois State seeks improvement after tough MVC Championship opening round
The Illinois State men's golf team faced a challenging start at the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Championship, with their top four golfers finishing just one stroke apart in the opening round. The team now needs strong performances on Monday and Tuesday to defend their title as MVC Champions.
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Redbirds clinch series victory against Indiana State
The Redbirds secured a series victory over Indiana State, winning two consecutive games after losing the first one. This victory brings their season record to 19-27 and their conference play record to 13-8.
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Illinois State suffers defeat against Indiana State in series finale
Illinois State faced a tough loss against Indiana State, concluding their series with an 11-1 defeat on Sunday at Duffy Bass Field. The Redbirds, now holding a record of 20-17 overall and 8-7 in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC), saw freshman Matthew Donnison pitch 2.1 innings in relief, achieving four strikeouts and conceding two walks.
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Illinois State women’s tennis team secures sixth straight win against Missouri State
The Illinois State women's tennis team concluded their 2024 regular season with a victory over Missouri State, finishing with a score of 5-2. The match took place on Sunday at the Gregory Street Courts in Normal, Illinois. This win marked the sixth consecutive victory for the Redbirds, bringing their overall record to 16-6 and their conference record to 7-1.
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Illinois State prepares to defend MVC golf title at Porto Cima
The Illinois State men's golf team is preparing to defend its 2023 Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) title. The team aims to become the first in nearly ten years to win consecutive MVC Championships. This year's event will be held at The Club at Porto Cima in Sunrise Beach, Missouri, from April 21 to April 23.
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Illinois State track teams excel at Gibson Invitational and LSU Gold Alumni
The Illinois State track and field teams concluded their participation in two separate events with commendable performances. At the Gibson Invitational in Terre Haute, Indiana, they achieved 16 personal bests. Simultaneously, another group of athletes competed at the LSU Gold Alumni meet in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Redbirds secure victory over Indiana State with strong offensive performance
The Redbirds secured a 9-4 win against Indiana State in the second game of their three-game series in Terre Haute. This victory brings the Redbirds' season record to 18-27 and 12-8 in conference play.
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Indiana State defeats Illinois State with strong performance
Illinois State faced a challenging game against Indiana State, ending with a 10-1 loss at Duffy Bass Field. The match, part of the Stuff The Duff 2024 event, attracted 1,064 spectators.
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Illinois State men's tennis ends season in Summit League semifinals
The Illinois State men's tennis team concluded its 2024 season on Friday night after a 4-0 defeat to Drake University in the semifinals of the Summit League Championship. The event took place at the Roger Knapp Tennis Center.
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Illinois State prepares for Senior Day match against Missouri State
The Illinois State Redbirds are set to conclude their 2024 Missouri Valley Conference regular season with a match against Missouri State this Sunday. The event will take place at Noon at the Gregory Street Courts in Normal, or indoors at the Evergreen Racquet Club in Bloomington if weather conditions require it. This final home game will also serve as Senior Day, honoring Tijana Zlatanovic and Othila Brodin for their contributions to the team.
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Illinois State competes on day one at Gibson Invitational
Illinois State University's track and field team participated in the first day of the Gibson Invitational in Terre Haute, Indiana. This event serves as a precursor to the upcoming Missouri Valley Conference Championships.
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Pacella's walk-off homer lifts Illinois state over Indiana state
Sophomore Daniel Pacella's walk-off home run secured a 4-3 victory for Illinois State over Indiana State in their series opener at Duffy Bass Field. The Redbirds, now with a record of 20-15 overall and 8-5 in the MVC, triumphed after Pacella hit his eighth home run of the season in the bottom of the ninth inning.
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Redbirds narrowly defeated by Indiana State in first series game
The Redbirds faced a narrow defeat in the opening game of their three-game series against Indiana State, losing 2-1. This result places the Redbirds at a 17-27 record for the season and an 11-8 standing in Missouri Valley play.
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Illinois State tennis players earn All-Summit League recognition
A trio of Illinois State University men's tennis players have been recognized as 2024 All-Summit League selections. Seniors Nam Pham and Arvid Hjalte, along with sophomore Tin Ostro, received the honors following a vote by the league's head coaches. This announcement comes ahead of the Summit League Tennis Championships taking place in Des Moines, Iowa.