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Illinois State narrowly defeated by UAB Blazers in women's basketball

Illinois State University's women's basketball team faced a narrow defeat against the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) with a final score of 71-68.

By McLean County Times | Dec 20, 2024

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Illinois State gymnasts perform well at preseason exhibition

The Illinois State Gymnastics team participated in a preseason exhibition scrimmage against the University of Illinois on Thursday.

By McLean County Times | Dec 20, 2024

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Illinois Wesleyan's Austin Johnston ranks sixth in NWCA regional rankings

By McLean County Times | Dec 20, 2024

For the first time in its history, Illinois Wesleyan University men's wrestling team has made an appearance on the National Wrestling Coaches Association Regional Rankings.

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Illinois State defenders earn multiple FCS All-America honors

By McLean County Times | Dec 20, 2024

Illinois State University defensive players Keondre Jackson and Tye Niekamp have been recognized with FCS All-America honors by football analyst Phil Steele.

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Illinois State soccer adds three transfers for 2025 season

By McLean County Times | Dec 20, 2024

Illinois State University has announced the addition of three new transfers to its soccer team for the 2025 season.

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Illinois State Athletics launches campaign for Melinda Fischer Field

By McLean County Times | Dec 19, 2024

Illinois State Athletics has launched a fundraising campaign to rename the softball field at Marian Kneer Stadium in honor of Melinda Fischer.

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Illinois Wesleyan triumphs over No.2 WashU in men's basketball

By McLean County Times | Dec 19, 2024

In a significant matchup, the Illinois Wesleyan University men's basketball team, ranked ninth, secured an 84-68 victory over the second-ranked WashU.

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Illinois State women’s basketball faces UAB in final non-conference home game

By McLean County Times | Dec 19, 2024

Illinois State University's women's basketball team is set to face UAB at CEFCU Arena in their final non-conference game of the 2024-25 season.

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Illinois State players honored as FCS All-Americans by Stats Perform

By McLean County Times | Dec 18, 2024

More All-America honors have been awarded to Illinois State defensive players Tye Niekamp and Keondre Jackson.

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Illinois State defeats Northern Illinois by twenty-one points

By McLean County Times | Dec 18, 2024

The Illinois State Redbirds secured a decisive 81-60 victory over Northern Illinois on Wednesday evening.

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Illinois Wesleyan prepares for showdown against undefeated WashU

By McLean County Times | Dec 18, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's basketball team is set to face off against Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) in a top-10 non-conference matchup on Thursday, December 19, at the Shirk Center in Bloomington, Illinois.

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Illinois Wesleyan volleyball players earn academic all-district honors

By McLean County Times | Dec 17, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team has had four players named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team.

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Illinois State hosts Northern Illinois Huskies to close home stretch

By McLean County Times | Dec 17, 2024

The Illinois State men's basketball team is set to conclude a three-game homestand with a match against the Northern Illinois Huskies on Wednesday evening.

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Illinois State's Aupiu and Shadewald earn CSC academic honors

By McLean County Times | Dec 17, 2024

Illinois State University's volleyball players Mekaila Aupiu and Aida Shadewald have been recognized as CSC Academic All-District honorees.

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Illinois Wesleyan opens registration for baseball winter prospect camp

By McLean County Times | Dec 17, 2024

The Illinois Wesleyan University baseball team is set to host a Winter Prospect ID Camp on Monday, February 17, at the Shirk Center in Bloomington, Illinois.

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Illinois State players honored as AP FCS All-Americans

By McLean County Times | Dec 17, 2024

Illinois State University's Keondre Jackson and Tye Niekamp have been named to the 2024 Associated Press All-America Teams.

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Illinois Wesleyan men's basketball climbs to No. 9 in latest D3hoops.com rankings

By McLean County Times | Dec 16, 2024

A recent victory has propelled the Illinois Wesleyan University men's basketball team to the ninth position in the D3hoops.com Top-25 poll.

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Doneelah Washington named MVC Freshman of the Week for second time

By McLean County Times | Dec 16, 2024

Doneelah Washington has been recognized as the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Freshman of the Week for the second time this season.

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Chase Walker earns MVC Player of the Week after standout performance

By McLean County Times | Dec 16, 2024

Illinois State University's sophomore forward, Chase Walker, has been recognized as the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Player of the Week.

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Illinois State Basketball Coaches Show airs live from BloNo Pizza Co

By McLean County Times | Dec 16, 2024

The Illinois State Basketball Coaches Show, sponsored by The O'Brien Auto Team, will be broadcast live tonight from BloNo Pizza Co. in Normal, Illinois.