Category Archives: WJBC Top Sports
Illinois Wesleyan finds friendly rim in home win over Millikin
Colin Bonnett finished with 11 points in Illinois Wesleyan’s win over Millikin on Wednesday at Shirk Center. (Photo by WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – It took Shirk Center crews about 30...
Jan 17, 2018
Barrett leaving IWU women’s soccer for D-I Fairfield
Dave Barrett served 17 seasons as Illinois Wesleyan women’s soccer coach. (Photo courtesy www.iwusports.com) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – David Barrett is leaving his post as women’...
Jan 16, 2018
Ex-Redbird All-American Stewart joins Spack’s staff
Kye Stewart was an All-American at Illinois State in 2007. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By ISU Sports Information NORMAL – Former Illinois State All-American linebacker Kye Stewart will retur...
Jan 16, 2018
Illinois Wesleyan edges past North Park in CCIW battle
Alex O’Neill had 11 points, six rebounds and five assists as Illinois Wesleyan defeated North Park, 76-75, in Chicago. (Photo by WJBC) By Blake Haas CHICAGO – Brady Roses hot-hand h...
Jan 13, 2018
Redbird men’s basketball struggles in final minutes to fall to Southern Illinois
Illinois State’s Keyshawn Evans scored 11 points in the 74-70 loss. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By ISU Sports Information CARBONDALE, Ill. - Southern Illinois used a 20-2 run to turn a 14-po...
Jan 13, 2018
Redbird women’s basketball moves to 0-4 in Missouri Valley play after loss to Missouri State
Illinois State struggled on defense in the 56-50 loss to Missouri State at Redbird Arena. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By ISU Sports Information NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State Women’s B...
Jan 12, 2018
Redbird men’s basketball defeated by the Ramblers of Loyola
Phil Fayne’s 14 points was not enough, as the Redbirds fell to Missouri Valley foe Loyola 68-61. (Photo Courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State was able to...
Jan 10, 2018
Casson steps down as Pontiac football coach
By WJBC StaffPONTIAC – Pontiac football coach Casey ‘Buck’ Casson has resigned.He coached the Indians to a 26-22 mark in five seasons and led PTHS to the playoffs three times.The Dis...
Jan 09, 2018
Redbird men’s basketball takes down Missouri State with late rally
Illinois State was led by Phil Faye, who scored 23 points in the huge 72-68 victory. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL, Ill. - Behind 23 points from both Phil Fayne and Mi...
Jan 07, 2018
Redbird women’s basketball suffers second MVC loss
The Redbirds were led by senior Hannah Green, who scored 10 points in the teams second MVC loss. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By ISU Sports Information VALPARAISO, Ind. - Illinois State Wome...
Jan 05, 2018
