Category Archives: WJBC Top Sports

Redbirds beat Wichita State in battle of MVC unbeatens
MiKyle McIntosh and the Illinois State Redbirds find themselves alone on top of the Missouri Valley Conference standings after Saturday night’s win over Wichita State. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds...
Syndicated Author Jan 14, 2017

Redbirds use strong second half to top Salukis
D..J. Clayton led the Redbirds in scoring to keep the squad unbeaten in Missouri Valley Conference play. (Photo Dennis Banks/GoRedbirds.com)By Greg HalbleibCARBONDALE – Illinois State men’...
Syndicated Author Jan 11, 2017

World Series trophy headed for Twin Cities
The Cubs’ historic win drew an estimated 5 million fans to the team’s victory parade. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Chicago Cubs Trophy Tour will...
Syndicated Author Jan 10, 2017

Rose gets 200th win as Titans defeat Wheaton
Ron Rose earned the 200th win of his career as Illinois Wesleyan defeated Wheaton on Saturday. (Photo by WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan basketball players serenaded head coach...
Syndicated Author Jan 07, 2017

Redbirds move to 4-0 in MVC play
Paris Lee helped the Redbirds secure the win against conference rival Indiana State University (Photo: WJBC/File)By: WJBC StaffTERRE HAUTE, Ind. – MiKyle McIntosh scored a care...
Syndicated Author Jan 07, 2017

Thunder comeback falls short
(WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Jake Durflinger netted his first multi-goal game of the season, but the Bloomington Thunder's third-period comeback fell short in 3-2 loss to the Dubu...
Syndicated Author Jan 07, 2017

Stewart scores career high in Redbird loss at Loyola
Coach Barb Smith and the Illinois State Redbirds will try to bounce back Sunday at Indiana State. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By WJBC StaffCHICAGO - The Illinois State women's basketball team held ...
Syndicated Author Jan 07, 2017

Top Stories 2016: Cubs win World Series
Cubs fans celebrating World Series win in Uptown Normal. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Bryan BloodworthBLOOMINGTON – There was no more 'wait until next year' for Chicago Cubs' fans as the team long r...
Syndicated Author Dec 30, 2016

Redbirds defend home court in MVC-opening win
Tony Wills and the Illinois State Redbirds opened Missouri Valley Conference play with a 12-point win over Evansville. (Photo GoRedbirds.com)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Illinois State held Evansville ...
Syndicated Author Dec 29, 2016

Central Catholic & Olympia boys, UHigh girls advance in day two of Classic
(Logo courtesy State Farm Holiday Classic)By Nick McClintockBLOOMINGTON- With day number two in the books at the 38th annual State Farm Holiday Classic, here is the rundown of all the local scores acr...
Syndicated Author Dec 28, 2016