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Barnett Family honored with field naming at Illinois State athletics training facility

Illinois State Athletics has officially named the playing surface inside the OSF HealthCare Athletics Training Facility as Barnett Family Field.

By McLean County Times | Jun 10, 2025

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Illinois State baseball players honored by College Sports Communicators

College Sports Communicators announced its Academic All-District team, highlighting two Illinois State baseball players.

By McLean County Times | Jun 4, 2025

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Illinois Wesleyan's softball coaches earn regional honor

By McLean County Times | Jun 4, 2025

A notable achievement for Illinois Wesleyan University's softball coaching staff was announced as they were named the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Region VIII Coaching Staff of the Year.

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Illinois Wesleyan's communication team honored with writing contest awards

By McLean County Times | Jun 3, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University Athletic Communications Office has been recognized with two awards in the College Sports Communicators Fred Stabley Writing Contest.

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Illinois Wesleyan baseball players earn academic all-district honors

By McLean County Times | Jun 3, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University baseball team had three of its student-athletes named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District team on Tuesday, June 3.

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Cassandra Ringer appointed head coach for Redbird gymnastics

By McLean County Times | Jun 2, 2025

The Illinois State gymnastics program has announced the appointment of Cassandra Ringer as its new head coach.

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Reggie's Kids Club announces new benefits for 2025-26 season

By McLean County Times | Jun 2, 2025

Reggie's Kids Club, sponsored by McDonald's, is introducing changes for the 2025-26 athletic season aimed at enhancing benefits for young Redbird fans and their families.

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Illinois State ends NCAA West First Round with Courser's performance

By McLean County Times | May 31, 2025

The Illinois State track and field program concluded its participation in the NCAA West First Round on Saturday afternoon in College Station, Texas.

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Illinois State concludes day three at NCAA West First Round

By McLean County Times | May 30, 2025

The Illinois State track and field team concluded its participation in the NCAA West First Round on Thursday evening in College Station, Texas.

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Jen Kuhn honored with Rawlings Gold Glove Award

By McLean County Times | May 30, 2025

Illinois Wesleyan University softball shortstop Jen Kuhn has been recognized with the 2025 Rawlings Gold Glove Award, as announced by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association on May 29.

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Illinois State athlete sets new school record at NCAA West First Round

By McLean County Times | May 29, 2025

The Illinois State track and field team completed the first day of the NCAA West First Round in College Station, Texas.

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Justin Gadomski receives D3Baseball.com Third-Team All-American honor

By McLean County Times | May 29, 2025

May 29, 2025 Senior Justin Gadomski from Schaumburg, Illinois, has been named a D3baseball.com Third-Team All-American.

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Illinois State wins MVC All-Sports Championship for fifth time in six years

By McLean County Times | May 29, 2025

Illinois State University has secured the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) All-Sports Championship for the 2024-25 season, marking its fifth win in the last six years.

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Illinois State set to compete in Terry’s Chocolate ESPN Events Invitational

By McLean County Times | May 28, 2025

The tournament field for the 2025 Terry's Chocolate ESPN Events Invitational has been revealed.

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Illinois Wesleyan's Jen Kuhn earns NFCA First Team All-America honors

By McLean County Times | May 28, 2025

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The National Fastpitch Coaches Association announced its All-American teams during the NCAA Division III Softball National Championship banquet in Uptown Normal on May 28.

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Mia Fiandaca to play in IWLCA Senior All-Star Game

By McLean County Times | May 28, 2025

Illinois Wesleyan University women's lacrosse senior Mia Fiandaca has been chosen to participate in the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) All-Star Game.

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Illinois State track and field concludes first day at NCAA West First Round

By McLean County Times | May 28, 2025

The Illinois State track and field team concluded the first day of competition at the NCAA West First Round in College Station, Texas.

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Illinois State baseball players honored on MVC Scholar-Athlete Team

By McLean County Times | May 28, 2025

Illinois State University has announced that three of its baseball players, Daniel Pacella, Tyrelle Chadwick, and Judah Morris, have been named to the 2025 MVC Scholar-Athlete Team.