Category Archives: WJBC Top Sports

Redbirds reverse roles, fall to Indiana State
The Illinois State men’s basketball team huddles in the second half against Indiana State. (Photo credit : Nick McClintock/WJBC)By Austin DuncanTERRE HAUTE, IN -In a role reversal from the last ...
Syndicated Author Jan 09, 2016

Redbirds rally once more, remain unbeaten in MVC
Deontae Hawkins finished with 13 points as the Redbirds remain unbeaten in MVC play. (Photo credit: Nick McClintock/WJBC)By Austin DuncanNORMAL, Ill- The Illinois State Redbirds trailed by as many as ...
Syndicated Author Jan 06, 2016

Titans fall in CCIW opener
The Titans are now 6-6 on the season, and will host Wheaton on Wednesday. (WJBC File Photo)By Nick McClintockELMHURST- The Illinois Wesleyan Titans couldn’t start the new year on a good note, as...
Syndicated Author Jan 02, 2016

IWU opens CCIW play at Elmhurst
By WJBC staffIllinois Wesleyan’s men’s basketball team opens College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin play today at No. 6 nationally ranked Elmhurst on WJBC 1230 AM at 4 p.m.The Titans...
Syndicated Author Jan 02, 2016

Redbirds hot shooting burns Bears
The Illinois State Redbirds connected on a season-high for 3-point baskets en route to its Missouri Valley Conference season opening win. (Photo credit: Nick McClintock/WJBC)By Austin DuncanNORMAL- Th...
Syndicated Author Dec 30, 2015

State police prepare for extra New Year’s patrol
Expect a stronger police presence on Illinois roadways during the upcoming holiday. (WJBC File Photo) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Careful out there - Thursday’s A...
Syndicated Author Dec 30, 2015

State Farm Holiday Classic: Day 2
The Pioneers advance to the semifinals of the Large School Boys Division of the State Farm Holiday Classic. (Karin McCall/YNIS) By Austin DuncanWJBC had coverage from five games on day two of the...
Syndicated Author Dec 29, 2015

WJBC to feature 4 State Farm Holiday Classic games today
The Central Catholic girls play Annawan in the small school quarterfinals tonight at Normal Community High School. (Photo by Karin McCall/You Name It Sports)By WJBC StaffWJBC has another quadruple-hea...
Syndicated Author Dec 29, 2015

Ex-ISU player, coach brings team to Redbird Arena tonight
The Illinois State men’s basketball team plays Tennessee State at Redbird Arena tonight. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC)By WJBC StaffIllinois State alum and Tennessee State head coach Dana Ford returns...
Syndicated Author Dec 22, 2015

Hawks fly past Redbrids
Senior guard Devaughn Akoon-Purcell collected 12 points in the Redbirds loss to Saint Joseph’s. (goredbirds.com)By Austin DuncanPhiladelphia, PA-The Saint Joseph's Hawks made 15 three-pointers i...
Syndicated Author Dec 19, 2015