Category Archives: Illinois State Redbirds

Redbirds picked 5th in preseason MVFC poll
Illinois State will open the 2017 season against Butler at Hancock Stadium on Sept. 2. (WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff ST. LOUIS – The Illinois State football team was picked in the top half of ...
Syndicated Author Jul 25, 2017

Ex-Redbird DeJong impresses in rookie’s first half
Former Illinois State Redbird Paul DeJong is batting .313 in his rookie season with the St. Louis Cardinals. (Photo courtesy Major League Baseball) By Eric Stock ST. LOUIS – It’s possible ...
Syndicated Author Jul 13, 2017

WJBC, Redbird Sports Properties agree on new 5-year deal
By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Illinois State Athletics and Learfield's Redbird Sports Properties have agreed to a new five-year partnership with WJBC AM 1230 and 93.7 NASH Icon. As the flagship radio s...
Syndicated Author Jul 11, 2017

Illinois State volleyball releases 2017 schedule
Illinois State will open its 2017 volleyball schedule Sept. 8 vs. Dayton at the Redbird Classic at Redbird Arena. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By ISU Sports Information NORMAL – Illinois Stat...
Syndicated Author Jun 09, 2017

Illinois State men’s basketball to visit Nevada in MVC-MWC Challenge
ISU coach Dan Muller’s Redbirds will play at Nevada on Nov. 29.(Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By ISU Sports Information ST. LOUIS – The Illinois State men's basketball team will play at 2...
Syndicated Author Jun 08, 2017

Illinois State’s Rave named Freshman All-American
Illinois State freshman John Rave led ISU in triples and stolen bases last season. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By ISU Sports Information TUCSON, Ariz. – Illinois State freshman outfielder Jo...
Syndicated Author Jun 08, 2017

Ex-Redbird Grigsby named to College Football Hall of Fame ballot
Ex-Redbird Boomer Grigsby in the FCS all-time leader in tackles. (Photo courtesy goredbirds.com) By ISU Sports Information IRVING, Texas – The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fa...
Syndicated Author Jun 02, 2017

Illinois State to host MVC volleyball, women’s individual tennis championships
Illinois State last hosted the Missouri Valley Conference volleyball championships in 2016.(GoRedbirds.com photo)By ISU Sports InformationST. LOUIS – Illinois State will host a pair of Missouri ...
Syndicated Author Jun 02, 2017

DeJong hopes versatility keeps him on Cardinals roster
Paul DeJong homered in his first Major League at bat Sunday at Colorado. (Photo courtesy St. Louis Cardinals) By Greg Halbleib ST. LOUIS – Former Illinois State University baseball standout Paul...
Syndicated Author Jun 01, 2017

LeRoy standout Chastain transfers to Illinois State
Matt Chastain played three games at Loyola before suffering a season-ending knee injury. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL – Illinois State head men's basketball coa...
Syndicated Author Jun 01, 2017