Illinois state right-handed starter Dan Savas has been named the Missouri Valley Conference pitcher of the week, as announced by the Valley offices in St. Louis Sunday. It marks the second pitcher of the week honor this season for Savas, and the fourth total for a Redbird starter this season.
Jeremy Rhoades' 3-2, two-out breaking pitch fooled Southern Illinois (24-31, 6-15 MVC) outfielder Nick Johnson for strike three, securing a thrilling 9-8, 10-inning victory for Illinois State (36-18, 16-5 MVC) Saturday at Abe Martin Field to set off a wild celebration as Illinois State won its first outright Missouri Valley...
Sophomore right-hander Dan Savas worked out of a bases-loaded jam in the ninth inning, firing his fourth complete game of the season, as Illinois State (35-18, 15-5 MVC) shutout Southern Illinois (24-30, 6-14 MVC), 2-0 Saturday afternoon at Abe Martin Field to clinch a share of the regular season Missouri Valley Conference...
Jackie Carmichael took another step toward fulfilling his NBA dream after participating in the NBA Draft Combine Thursday and Friday at Quest Multisport Chicago. The former Illinois State forward was one of nearly 60 top-prospects invited to the combine.
Senior right-hander Chris Razo fired his fifth complete game this season, four of which have come in Valley games, as Illinois State (34-18, 14-5 MVC) defeated Southern Illinois (24-29, 6-13), 4-3, Thursday afternoon at Abe Martin Field. The Redbirds need just one victory over their final two games to earn a share of the...
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