Category Archives: Local Sports

Redbirds suffer loss to Murray State
The Redbirds were led by Milik Yarbrough who scored a career high 30 points. (Photo courtesy File/WJBC) By ISU Sports Information NORMAL, Ill. - Despite a career-high 30 points from Milik Yarbrough, t...
Syndicated Author Dec 09, 2017

IBCA Hall of Fame class of 2018 includes local flavor
(Logo courtesy Illinois Basketball Coaches Association) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL – Several local residents are members of the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame class for 2018. ...
Syndicated Author Dec 07, 2017

Beasley 3 in final seconds sinks Wheaton
Jaylen Beasley hit the game-winning shot as Illinois Wesleyan defeated Wheaton on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy iwusports.com) By Eric Stock WHEATON – Jaylen Beasley hit a three pointer with 1.5 se...
Syndicated Author Dec 07, 2017

Strong second half not enough as Redbirds fall at BYU
A strong second half wasn’t enough to bring the Redbirds to victory, with the BYU Cougars maintaining the lead throughout the game. (WJBC File Photo) By ISU Sports Information PROVO, Utah- A fur...
Syndicated Author Dec 06, 2017

ISU women’s basketball falls short to Butler
Hannah Green scored 18 points for ISU’s Redbirds, though the team ultimately fell to the Butler Bulldogs. (WJBC File Photo)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL – The Illinois State Women’...
Syndicated Author Dec 03, 2017

Sports On Air
The Illinois State women’s basketball team plays Butler today at Redbird Arena. (WJBC file photo)WJBC 1230 AM:11:30 a.m. Football – San Francisco at Chicago1:45 p.m. Basketball (women) ...
Syndicated Author Dec 03, 2017

Sports On Air
The Illinois State men play the Tulsa Golden Hurricanes today at Redbird Arena. (WJBC file photo) WJBC 1230 AM: 2:00 p.m. Basketball – Tulsa at Illinois State Listen live here 7:00 p.m. Basketba...
Syndicated Author Dec 02, 2017

Sports On Air
Normal Community hosts Champaign Central in a Big 12 battle tonight. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) WJBC 1230 AM: 7:06 p.m. Basketball – Champaign Central at Normal Community Listen live here WJBC.com...
Syndicated Author Dec 01, 2017

Beathard returns to Redbird football as offensive coordinator
Kurt Beathard (left) was ISU’s offensive coordinator during the 2014-15 seasons. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By ISU Sports Information NORMAL - A familiar face will be returning to lead the ...
Syndicated Author Dec 01, 2017

Illinois State’s Harris accepts invite to play In East-West Shrine Game
Illinois State’s Davontae Harris has become the third Redbird chosen to play in the East-West Shrine Game. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationTAMPA, Fla. - Illinois State se...
Syndicated Author Dec 01, 2017