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Illinois State soccer reveals schedule for upcoming season

Illinois State University has announced the schedule for its 2025 soccer season.

By McLean County Times | Jul 23, 2025

Illinois State's football stars named preseason FCS All-Americans by Stats Perform

As the 2025 college football season nears, six Illinois State University athletes have been recognized as preseason FCS All-Americans by Stats Perform.

By McLean County Times | Jul 22, 2025

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Illinois State completes gymnastics coaching staff with key appointments

By McLean County Times | Jul 22, 2025

Illinois State University's gymnastics program has announced the completion of its coaching staff under head coach Cassandra Ringer.

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Illinois Wesleyan athletes receive CSC Academic All-America honors

By McLean County Times | Jul 22, 2025

Illinois Wesleyan University has added three new names to its list of College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-America honorees.

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Shai Robinson from Illinois State picked by Minnesota Twins in MLB Draft

By McLean County Times | Jul 22, 2025

Illinois State baseball player Shai Robinson has been drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 10th round of the 2025 MLB Draft.

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Tyrelle Chadwick drafted by Colorado Rockies in MLB Draft

By McLean County Times | Jul 22, 2025

Redbird pitcher Tyrelle Chadwick has been selected by the Colorado Rockies in the 18th round of the MLB Draft, with an overall pick number of 527.

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Illinois Wesleyan adds first full-time assistant coach to women's soccer staff

By McLean County Times | Jul 22, 2025

Illinois Wesleyan University has announced the addition of Mustafa Bakirdan to its women's soccer coaching staff.

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Illinois State extends men’s golf coach Ray Kralis' contract after successive awards

By McLean County Times | Jul 22, 2025

Following three consecutive MVC Coach of the Year honors, Illinois State head men's golf coach Ray Kralis has signed a three-year contract extension.

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Illinois State football ranked fourth in MVFC preseason poll

By McLean County Times | Jul 21, 2025

The Illinois State football team has been ranked fourth in the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) preseason poll.

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Illinois Wesleyan men's basketball leads CCIW in NABC academic honors

By McLean County Times | Jul 17, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's basketball team has been recognized for its academic achievements.

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Illinois State Athletics announces new Jim and Carole Mounier Golf Performance Lab

By McLean County Times | Jul 17, 2025

Illinois State Athletics has announced the upcoming upgrade of the Mounier Golf Training Center at Weibring Golf Course.

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Maja Kovacek named head coach for Illinois State men's tennis

By McLean County Times | Jul 12, 2025

Illinois State University has announced a change in leadership for its men's tennis program.

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Illinois Wesleyan lacrosse players earn CSC Academic All-America recognition

By McLean County Times | Jul 9, 2025

Awards were announced for the Illinois Wesleyan University men's lacrosse team on July 9, as two players were recognized by the College Sports Communicators Academic All-America At-Large teams.

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Illinois Wesleyan golfers earn historic academic all-america recognition

By McLean County Times | Jul 9, 2025

For the first time, three members of the Illinois Wesleyan University men's golf team have been named First Team Academic All-America by College Sports Communicators.

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Brandon Duncan joins Illinois State softball as assistant coach

By McLean County Times | Jul 8, 2025

Illinois State University has announced the appointment of Brandon Duncan as the new assistant coach for its softball team.

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Illinois State volleyball announces competitive 2025 schedule

By McLean County Times | Jul 8, 2025

Illinois State University's volleyball team, led by head coach Allie Matters, has announced its 2025 schedule.

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Macy Ludwig earns CSC Academic All-America first team honors

By McLean County Times | Jul 8, 2025

Senior Macy Ludwig from Effingham, Illinois, has been recognized for her academic and athletic achievements by earning a spot on the College Sports Communicators Academic All-America first team.

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Illinois State swimming and diving team recognized by CSCAA for academic excellence

By McLean County Times | Jul 3, 2025

The College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) has announced its Scholar All-America Teams for the Spring semester.

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Illinois Wesleyan University opens registration for soccer college ID camp

By McLean County Times | Jul 3, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's soccer team is preparing to host its annual Titan Soccer Academy College ID Camp on Friday, August 1, at Neis Field and Tucci Stadium in Bloomington.