Category Archives: WJBC Top Sports

ISU’s Fowler earns all-league honors
Shakeela Fowler has made a big impression for the Redbirds this season. (Photo courtesy goRedbirds.com)By Bryan BloodworthNORMAL - Shakeela Fowler was the lone Illinois State women's basketball player...
Syndicated Author Mar 09, 2016

Hoomanawanui signs 3-year deal with New Orleans Saints
Bloomington alderman Jim Fruin reads a proclamation delcaring Aug. 6, 2015 to be “Michael Hoomanawanui Day” in Bloomington-Normal with Hoomanawanui and Normal councilman Jeff Fritzen. (WJB...
Syndicated Author Mar 09, 2016

Miller, Redbirds pound on Wildcats in Snowbird Classic win
David Meade earned his first win of the season in Illinois State’s 10-4 victory over Northwestern on Sunday. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationPORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - A big ...
Syndicated Author Mar 07, 2016

Seniors shine, Redbirds take down Evansville
Colleene Smith is one of the seniors honored on Senior Day. (goredbirds.com)By Austin DuncanNORMAL, Ill- The Illinois State women's basketball team trailed by as many as nine points in the second half...
Syndicated Author Feb 28, 2016

Illinois State earns No. 3 seed in Missouri Valley Tournament
DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell and the Redbirds will battle Indiana State in the Missouri Valley Tournament. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – After ending the season tied with Evansville for t...
Syndicated Author Feb 28, 2016

Redbirds tie for second in MVC after falling at Wichita State
The Redbirds fell to Wichita State Saturday afternoon. (WJBC File Photo)By ISU Sports InformationWICHITA, Kan. - Illinois State ended the regular season tied with Evansville for second place in the Mi...
Syndicated Author Feb 28, 2016

Titans fall in overtime to Augustana; end 2015-16 season
Andy Stempel scored 15 points in Illinois Wesleyan’s overtime loss to Augustana on Friday. (Photo by WJBC)By Nick McClintock ROCK ISLAND- A valiant effort for the Illinois Wesleyan Titans fell s...
Syndicated Author Feb 26, 2016

Lefty’s Corner: Lot at stake on Senior Night
DeVaughn Aknnon-Purcell will be among three seniors honored Wednesday night. (Photo courtesy goRedbirds.com)By Bryan BloodworthNORMAL - Illinois State's basketball team pretty much controls its own de...
Syndicated Author Feb 23, 2016

Freshman Griffin leaves Illinois State men’s basketball program
Illinois State’s Roland Griffin scored 5.9 points per game in 16 games this season. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL - Freshman forward Roland Griffin has left the ...
Syndicated Author Feb 22, 2016

Tough shooting day downs the Redbirds in defeat at Bradley
Viria Livingston made a pair of free throws to make the score 22-16 with less than five minutes to play before halftime. (goredbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationPEORIA, Ill. - Baskets were hard to co...
Syndicated Author Feb 21, 2016