Category Archives: WJBC Top Sports

Redbirds struggle against Valley newcomer Valparaiso
Illinois State coughed up 18 turnovers in the loss to Valparaiso. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationVALPARAISO, Ind. - After the Illinois State Redbirds closed a seven-point seco...
Syndicated Author Feb 11, 2018

Redbird women’s basketball defeated by Missouri Valley foe Missouri State
The Redbirds featured three players who scored double-digit figures in the 75-58 loss to Missouri State. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL, Ill. - Despite Paige Sayl...
Syndicated Author Feb 11, 2018

Illinois Wesleyan hoops sweep Carroll on senior night
Jaylen Beasley led the Titans with 14 rebounds in Illinois Wesleyan’s win over Carroll on Saturday. (Photo by WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Brady Rose led four Titans in double figures w...
Syndicated Author Feb 10, 2018

Illinois State slides into second place in the Missouri Valley standings with win over SIU
Illinois State was led by freshman Elijah Clearance, who scored a career high 15 points in the win. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL, Ill. - Three players - Elijah Claran...
Syndicated Author Feb 09, 2018

Redbird men hold off Aces
Phil Fayne was one of three Redbirds with 13 points in a 75-71 win over Evansville. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By Greg HalbleibNORMAL – Illinois State men’s basketball jumped out to a ...
Syndicated Author Feb 03, 2018

High expectations for MVC favorite Illinois State softball
Illinois State is a narrow favorite to win the Missouri Valley Conference according to the preseason coaches poll. (GoRedbirds.com photo)By Greg HalbleibNORMAL – Illinois State softball is picke...
Syndicated Author Feb 01, 2018

Illinois Wesleyan falls in wire-to-wire action against Augustana
Illinois Wesleyan defenders swarm around an Augustana player as the Vikings defeated IWU on Wednesday in Rock Island. (Photo by WJBC)By Blake HaasROCK ISLAND, Ill. – First half foul troubl...
Syndicated Author Jan 31, 2018

ISU’s Yarbrough named MVC Newcomer of the week for 4th time
Illinois State’s Milik Yarbrough averaged 18.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, and six assists per game last week.(Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationST. LOUIS – For the fourth ...
Syndicated Author Jan 30, 2018

Redbird women’s second-half struggles forces second-straight MVC loss
Illinois State’s 25-turnovers forced the Redbirds to drop their second-straight Missouri Valley battle against Northern Iowa 58-36. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL...
Syndicated Author Jan 28, 2018

Redbird’s crush the Crusaders in late-night MVC battle
Illinois State junior Phil Fayne led the way for the Redbirds scoring 24 points in the win. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL, Ill. - In the first meeting between the two ...
Syndicated Author Jan 28, 2018