Category Archives: WJBC Top Sports

Illinois State signs ex-TCU linebacker
Tyree Horton will have two years of eligibility remaining at ISU. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By ISU Sports Information NORMAL – The Illinois State football team added depth at the linebacke...
Syndicated Author Jan 20, 2017

Lee sets career steals record as Redbirds trounce Bradley
Paris Lee became the all-time steals leader at Illinois State during Wednesday’s win at Peoria. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By WJBC Staff PEORIA – Senior guard Paris Lee became Illinoi...
Syndicated Author Jan 18, 2017

Obama welcomes Cubs to White House
Chicago Cubs President Theo Epstein (right) presented President Barack Obama with two souvenir Cubs jerseys during a White House visit on Monday. (Photo courtesy YouTube/WhiteHouse.gov)By RFD Radio/WF...
Syndicated Author Jan 17, 2017

Birds fall to MVC leader Drake in MVC battle
The Illinois State Redbirds fell to top MVC foe Drake in MVC battle. (Photo: WJBC/File) By: WJBC Staff NORMAL, Ill. - The Illinois State women's basketball team was defeated by first-place Drake, 87-3...
Syndicated Author Jan 15, 2017

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 Halbleib CARBONDALE – Illinois State men̵...
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 Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Chicago Cubs Trophy Tour wi...
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 Stock BLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan basketball players serenaded head coa...
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 Staff TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – MiKyle McIntosh scored a...
Syndicated Author Jan 07, 2017

Thunder comeback falls short
(WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – 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 Du...
Syndicated Author Jan 07, 2017