Category Archives: WJBC Top Sports
Redbird soccer picked to win MVC
Brad Silvey is beginning his first season as ISU women’s soccer coach after serving as an assistant for two seasons. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)) By ISU Sports Information ST. LOUIS - The Il...
Aug 15, 2017
Sports On Air
WJBC will host the annual Redbird Fall Sports Preview at 3 p.m. live from Hancack Stadium. (WJBC file photo)WJBC 1230 AM:3:00 p.m. Illinois State fall preview
Aug 14, 2017
Mullins joins ISU men’s basketball staff
Brendan Mullins has been an assistant at Illinois-Chicago for the past two seasons. (GoRedbirds.com photo) By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Brendan Mullins, a suburban Chicago native who most recently wor...
Aug 11, 2017
Illinois Wesleyan tied for 3rd in CCIW football poll
Brandon Bauer guided the Illinois Wesleyan Titans to a 7-2 record in 2016. (Photo courtesy iwusports.com) By WJBC Staff NAPERVILLE – Illinois Wesleyan football is picked for a third-place tie in...
Aug 10, 2017
Bobcats surge to 2nd after long hiatus
The Bloomington Bobcats advanced to the final of the Midwest Collegiate League finals. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Bobcats)By Zach ZookBLOOMINGTON – One year after returning from a more...
Aug 09, 2017
Yaklich, Haynes officially join Michigan hoops staff from ISU
Deandre Haynes and Luke Yaklich have both taken assistant coaching jobs at Michigan. (Photos courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By Greg Halbleib ANN ARBOR, Mich. – University of Michigan basketball coach ...
Aug 04, 2017
ISU women’s basketball releases non-conference slate
First-year coach Kristen Gillespie will guide Illinois State women’s basketball through a non-conference schedule that includes two NCAA tournament participants from last season. (Lewis Universi...
Aug 03, 2017
ISU men’s basketball announces non-conference schedule
Illinois State men’s basketball will play five non-conference games this season at Redbird Arena. (WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff NORMAL – In preparing to defend its Missouri Valley Confer...
Aug 02, 2017
Local teams competing at Normal-based national softball championship
The BNGSA Angels ’01 are one of two local teams competing in the USA Softball 16-under National Championships in Normal this week. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Zach Zook NORMAL – Two the ...
Aug 01, 2017
ISU’s Harris named FCS Preseason All-American
Illinois State’s Davontae Harris led the MVFC with 15 passes defended last season. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By ISU Sports Information NORMAL – Illinois State senior defensive back D...
Aug 01, 2017
