Category Archives: WJBC Top Sports

Redbirds hold off late Bradley rally, snap MVC skid
DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell added 15 points and 5 rebounds in the 55-52 win. (WJBC File Photo)By Illinois State Sports and InformationPEORIA – The Illinois State men's basketball team led for all but...
Syndicated Author Jan 20, 2016

Illinois Wesleyan falters in 2nd half in loss to No. 3 Augie
Jawan Straughter scored seven points for Augustana in a win over IWU at Shirk Center on Wednesday. (Photo by WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan’s halftime lead of 30-28 woul...
Syndicated Author Jan 20, 2016

Lefty’s Corner: Time for ISU to get back on track
Point guard Paris Lee looks to guide ISU to victory against Bradley tonight. (WJBC photo/Nick McClintock)By Bryan BloodworthNORMAL - It's time to get back on the winning track for Illinois State's bas...
Syndicated Author Jan 20, 2016

Redbird women stumble at Drake
Colleene Smith scored 14 points in ISU’s loss to Drake on Sunday. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationDES MOINES, Iowa - Senior Colleene Smith scored 14 points and grabbed si...
Syndicated Author Jan 18, 2016

NCHS AD Turner leaving after 11 years for same job at Maine South
(WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – Normal Community High School is looking for a new athletic director.Andy Turner is leaving to take the same job at Maine South High School in Park Ridge, a...
Syndicated Author Jan 14, 2016

Illinois Wesleyan dominates Big Blue
Mark Falotico scored a career-high 12 points in Illinois Wesleyan’s 73-51 win over Millikin in Decatur on Wednesday. (Photo by WJBC)By Nick McClintockDECATUR- The Illinois Wesleyan Titans used a...
Syndicated Author Jan 13, 2016

Two career-highs not enough, Redbirds fall to Southern Illinois
Illinois State’s MiKyle McIntosh and Tony Wills collected career-highs in points in the team’s loss at Southern Illinois. (Photo credit: Nick McClintock/WJBC)By Austin DuncanCARBONDALE, Il...
Syndicated Author Jan 12, 2016

Illinois State adds receiver transfer from Boston College
Chase Pankey will have four years of eligibility at Illinois State. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL - The Illinois State football team added another potential option to ...
Syndicated Author Jan 12, 2016

Redbirds rank fifth in final STATS FCS Top 25 Poll
Marshaun Coprich helped ISU earn the No. 5 ranking. (WJBC File Photo)By Illinois State Sports News and InformationNORMAL – Coming off its third appearance in the FCS playoff quarterfinals in the...
Syndicated Author Jan 11, 2016

Late rally falls short for ISU women
Colleene Smith scored 17 points in Illinois State’s loss at Indiana State on Sunday. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationTERRE HAUTE, Ind. – A career-high 17-points fro...
Syndicated Author Jan 10, 2016