Category Archives: Illinois State Redbirds

ISU hosts Western Illinois for homecoming matchup on WJBC
(Photo courtesy goredbirds.com)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Game Day with Adam Studzinski kicks off sports coverage today at noon on WJBC 1230 AM.That will be followed by the Illinois State homeco...
Syndicated Author Oct 24, 2015

Intercity rivals meet in Schmelzer’s final game
By Greg HalbleibAn Intercity match-up that ends a long coaching career highlights the final week of the local high school football season.Normal West (5-3, 3-2) visits Bloomington (2-6, 2-3 Big Twelve...
Syndicated Author Oct 22, 2015

Former ISU women’s athletics pioneer Mabry passes away at 86
Former Illinois State athletic director Laurie Mabry passed away Friday at the age of 86. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By Terry JamesNORMAL – A champion for women in sports has passed away at ...
Syndicated Author Oct 20, 2015

Lefty’s Corner: Another ranked opponent for ISU gridders
Homecoming should bring another large crowd to Hancock Stadium Saturday when ISU meets Western Illinois (Photo courtesy goRedbirds.com)By Bryan BloodworthNORMAL - Another week, another ranked opponent...
Syndicated Author Oct 20, 2015

ISU volleyball tops Evansville in straight sets
The Redbirds took down Evansville in MVC play. (goredbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL, Ill. - The Illinois State volleyball team (14-16, 4-3 MVC) defeated Evansville (7-14, 1-6 MVC) in straig...
Syndicated Author Oct 16, 2015

Former Redbird Liedtke signed to Kansas City Chiefs
Liedtke was a starter on the Redbirds for three years. (Photo Courtesy Gorebirds.com)By Nick McClintockKANSAS CITY- Mike Liedtke, the offensive lineman that helped the ISU Redbirds to the national cha...
Syndicated Author Oct 14, 2015

Loyola upends Redbirds in Chicago
By ISU Sports InformationCHICAGO- The Illinois State volleyball team lost in straight sets to Loyola Friday night inside Gentile Arena. The Redbirds lost the match by scores of 27-29, 17-25, 17-25.Ash...
Syndicated Author Oct 09, 2015

Hancock Stadium panoramic photos for sale
A sellout crowd of 13,391 at Hancock Stadium saw Illinois State beat Northern Iowa on Saturday. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By Eric StockNORMAL – A sellout crowd of 13,391 fans saw Illinois S...
Syndicated Author Oct 07, 2015

ISU’s Van Deventer earns MVC Defense Player of Week honor
Abby Van Deventer has been named MVC Defense Player of the Week for the second time this season. (Photo courtesy goredbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationST. LOUIS – Senior defensive back Abby Va...
Syndicated Author Oct 07, 2015

Illinois State’s Barry earns MVFC Newcomer honors at new position
Brandon Barry has three sacks and an interception in ISU’s win over Northern Iowa on Saturday. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL – The Illinois State defense r...
Syndicated Author Oct 05, 2015