Category Archives: Local Sports

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

IWU’s Checchin named CCIW Special Teams Player of Week
Artie Checchin recovered an onside kick in IWU’s win over Carthage on Sunday. (Photo courtesy www.iwusports.com)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – For his play in the Titans’ comeback win at...
Syndicated Author Oct 06, 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

NCHS sees Big 12 win streak snapped
Jo Jo Hughes broke tackles for a 40-yard touchdown run during the second half as the Pioneers took down Olympia. (Sandy Adams/YouNameItSports) By Austin DuncanNormal Community High School’s...
Syndicated Author Oct 03, 2015

Redbirds rally in win over Drake
The Redbirds defeated Drake in MVC play. (goredbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL, Ill. - The Illinois State volleyball team rallied back after dropping the first set in its Missouri Valley Con...
Syndicated Author Oct 02, 2015

Thunder fall to Youngstown
(Logo courtesy Bloomington Thunder)By Bloomington Thunder Sports InformationYOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - The trip to Youngstown opened on a sour note for the Bloomington Thunder as the Phantoms earned a 5-1 win...
Syndicated Author Oct 02, 2015

Former ISU basketball player John Jones signs pro contract in Bolivia
(WJBC file photo)BY ISU Sports InformationTARIJA, Bolivia – Former Illinois State men's basketball forward John Jones has signed a contract to play professionally in Bolivia for Vikingos Tarija....
Syndicated Author Oct 02, 2015

ISU soccer loses to Oklahoma in shutout
(Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL – The Illinois State soccer team fell to Oklahoma, 1-0, Friday afternoon at Adelaide Street Field.It was ISU's final non-conference...
Syndicated Author Oct 02, 2015