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Illinois State track and field student-athletes Amanda Albrecht and Brittany Smith were named to the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) 2010 Division I All-Academic Track and Field Team Wednesday afternoon. The honor recognizes student-athletes' accomplishments athletically and academically.
GoRedbirds.com is excited to introduce the new Redbird All-Access multimedia player, your online channel for the most audio and video coverage of Illinois State Athletics.
The hope of any Illinois State basketball player is to be mentioned in the same breath as Doug Collins, and that was seen in senior Alex Rubin's reaction when he learned about being the 2010 recipient of the Doug Collins Endowed Scholarship.
Illinois State Athletics, in partnership with CBSSports.com College Network, is excited to announce the Illinois State Redbirds Toolbar, the newest way for fans to follow the Redbirds online. The Redbird Toolbar is designed to keep fans up to date on the latest Illinois State Athletics news and scores.
Illinois State women's golfer Hannah Bachman recorded her third-straight Women's City Golf Championship at the Bunn & Lincoln Greens golf course Sunday.
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ISU men's basketball player Alex Rubin received the Doug Collins endowed scholarship Wednesday, according to
The Pantagraph:
Rubin played in all 33 games for the Redbirds last season, making 31 starts and averaging 4.9 points per game. The finance major carries a 3.53 grade-point average.
Redbird women's golfer Hannah Bachman won her third-straight Women's City Golf Championship in Springfield, Ill., according to
The Pantagraph:
Her two-round total of 7-under 137 made her the fifth female golfer to win at least three straight city titles.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Illinois State sophomore men's golfer Ryan Murphy was named the 2010 recipient of the L. Durwood Boone Endowed Scholarship, as announced by the athletics department Friday. The Boone Scholarship is traditionally awarded to the most improved men's golfer from the previous season.
For the second consecutive year, Illinois State third baseman Ryan Court has been named the recipient of the Fairchild Endowed Scholarship for his continued excellence as a Redbird student-athlete, the Illinois State Athletics Department announced Thursday.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Illinois State thrower Brittany Smith's memorable season has come to an end, but not before she finished seventh in the shot put competition at the 13th IAAF World Junior Championships with a throw of 50'09.25" Tuesday night.
The Canadian Football League (CFL) has honored a former Illinois State player for the second week in a row, as former Redbird quarterback Kevin Glenn was named the Gibson's Finest CFL Offensive Player of the Week for week three, the league announced Tuesday.
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The ISU men's basketball team's newcomers are using the summer to prepare for the 2010-11 season, according to
The Pantagraph:
"We have a saying we use a lot: `There comes a day each year when winter asks what did you do all summer,' " said Jankovich. "We try to really put that in their heads to make sure they're not wasting time and using it to get better."
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Illinois State thrower Brittany Smith will represent her school and country as a member of Team USA at the 13th IAAF World Junior Championships, which will be held July 19-25 at the newly built Stade Moncton 2010 Stadium in Moncton, Canada. Smith will compete in the shot put today.
After playing an instrumental role in the Illinois State Athletics Marketing Department effort over the last two years, Laure Beth (LB) Nagle will have the opportunity to continue to "Spread the Red," after being named the assistant director of marketing.
Monday, July 19, 2010
During college baseball's offseason, Illinois State third baseman Ryan Court is playing 70 games in 76 days for the Border Cats of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
The sixth annual Redbird Fan Fair will take place August 21 on the Illinois State campus and patrons will have the opportunity to enjoy competitive scrimmages and carnival games.
Senior guard Austin Hill walks past the Will Robinson statue in front of Redbird Arena practically every day and he knows why the sculpture was created, that was why Hill was so humbled when he learned about being the recipient of the 2010 Will Robinson Endowed Scholarship.
Friday, July 16, 2010
The 2010 Illinois State volleyball season is just a little over a month away and fans wanting to watch head coach Melissa Myers and her team will have a chance to buy single-match tickets beginning Monday, July 19, at 9 a.m. Tickets can be purchased online at GoRedbirds.com or at the Redbird Arena ticket office.
It is being reported that former Illinois State guard Osiris Eldridge has signed a contract with PINAR Karsiyaka of the Turkish Basketball League. Karsiyaka head coach Hakan Demir announced the agreement after radio reports and a story surfaced on a Turkish website, salsabasket.net. There has been no official announcement by the team.
llinois State's women's golf coach Darby Sligh announced that senior Terra Miller is the Helen Cushman Endowed Scholarship recipient for 2010-11. The scholarship is awarded to a women's golf team member who has shown excellence through academics, golf expertise and dedication to the game.
Three Illinois State student-athletes received 2010 Arthur Ashe Sports Scholar awards, presented by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education magazine. Women's basketball senior Ashleen Bracey, women's soccer senior Raquel Rattray and football sophomore Cliffton Gordon each earned the award that honors the academic and athletic achievements of collegiate student-athletes of color.
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ISU freshman thrower Brittany Smith will represent the USA at the IAAF World Junior Championships, according to
The Pantagraph:
The 5-foot-7 Smith is seeded seventh at 52 feet, 2.25 inches, which ranks second in ISU history. Her national title toss of 50-6.75 came against taller, heavier and stronger opponents.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Former Illinois State wide receiver Jason Horton helped his Austrian Football League (AFL) team, the Danube Dragons, to the AFL title on Friday by way of a 28-21 victory over the Tyrolean Raiders in Austrian Bowl XXVI in Innsbruck, Austria.
Illinois State head football coach Brock Spack added another big piece to his defensive puzzle, as he announced the addition of freshman transfer Albert Sparks to the Redbird roster for 2010. Sparks transferred to ISU from Buffalo and will have four years of eligibility remaining, after sitting out the 2009 season as a redshirt.
With his blocked shots ending up three-to-four rows deep in the Redbird Arena stands, sophomore Jackie Carmichael has established himself as an Illinois State fan-favorite, which makes him an easy choice to receive the 2010 Bob and Audrey Weber Endowed Scholarship, named after a pair of longtime Redbird fans.
The stands at O'Brien Field will be filled with a lot more fans wearing red than normal, when the Peoria Chiefs and Illinois State combine to host ISU Night, Friday, August 13 . The Chiefs will "Spread the Red" in conjunction with the Illinois State University Greater Peoria Area Alumni Chapter and Illinois State Athletics in their annual evening to honor the Redbirds.
College football prognosticator Phil Steele announced his annual Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) preseason top-40 Thursday and tabbed Illinois State as the No. 13 team in the country. Phil Steele's College Football Preview magazine will hit newsstands next week and will include a full page on every FCS team.
For former Illinois State guard Osiris Eldridge it was better late than never, as the three-time first-team All-Valley selection was a last-second addition to the Portland Trailblazers' NBA Summer League roster.
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The ISU football team earned a No. 13 ranking in Phil Steele's 2010 FCS preseason Top-40, according to
The Pantagraph:
Five teams from the Missouri Valley Football Conference were named to the top 40, with Northern Iowa ranking the highest at No. 5. Last year's regular-season champion Southern Illinois also cracked the top 10 at No. 7. South Dakota State was selected No. 18, and Missouri State was ranked 40th.
The Peoria Cheifs will host ISU Night on Aug. 13 at O'Brien Field in Peoria, according to
The Pantagraph:
Fans wishing to take part in the festivities can do so from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on the Pepsi Party Plaza on the outfield concourse. Cost for the event is $22 per person (children under 3 are free), which includes a game ticket and access to a Summertime Grill buffet and soda prior to the Chiefs' game against the Beloit Snappers.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
The Illinois State football team's game against Missouri State on Sept. 25 at Hancock Stadium was selected as one of its nationally-televised live broadcasts to be featured on Fox College Sports (FCS), as announced by the Missouri Valley Football Conference office Tuesday. The game is scheduled to kick off at 6 p.m. CST.
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The Missouri Valley Football Conference announced the ISU football team's televised schedule, according to
The Pantagraph:
ISU opens its second season under coach Brock Spack at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 2 against Central Missouri at Hancock Stadium.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Former Illinois State guard Emmanuel Holloway will continue his professional basketball career in Europe after signing a contract with Brno of the National Basketball League in the Czech Republic.
So much of the success of Illinois State Athletics can be attributed to the loyalty and passion of Redbird fans. They fill the stands, both on the Illinois State campus and on the road, to cheer loud and hard for their Redbirds. Janyth Aellig's love of Illinois State led to the creation of an endowed scholarship in her memory. Redbird women's basketball junior guard Katie Broadway has been named the recipient of the 2010 Janyth Aellig Endowed Scholarship.
Signing on for its 17th men's basketball season, WFMB-AM 1450 in Springfield will continue to be a part of the Redbird Radio Network for Illinois State men's basketball broadcasts during the 2010-11 athletic season.
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The 2010 Eurobasket.com All-German Defensive Player of the Year, former Redbird Emmanuel Holloway, signed a contract with Brno of the NBL, according to
The Pantagraph:
Holloway started all 29 games for UBC Hannover. He was second in the league in scoring with 21.1 points per game. He averaged 34.1 minutes per contest, while shooting 56.3 percent from the field and 34.5 percent on threes. He also averaged 4.9 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 2.4 steals per game.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Former Illinois State forward Dinma Odiakosa took another step closer to his dream of playing in the NBA Tuesday when he accepted an invitation for a tryout with the Memphis Grizzlies July 8, in Las Vegas, Nev.
The Illinois State men's and women's cross country teams announced their 2010 schedules Tuesday afternoon. The season will consist of eight meets including one home meet being hosted by ISU on the D. A. Weibring Golf Course at Illinois State University.
For the second-straight year, Illinois State football and men's basketball game broadcasts will be available on the Decatur airwaves, as Redbird Athletics and WDZ-AM 1050 "The Fan" signed a partnership continuing the Neuhoff Media station as an affiliate of the Redbird Radio Network.
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Former Redbird men's basketball player Dinma Odiakosa was invited to a tryout with the Memphis Grizzlies in Las Vegas, Nev., after having two workouts with the Grizzlies before the NBA Draft, according to
The Pantagraph:
The 6-foot-8, 255-pound Odiakosa has accepted an invitation for a tryout with the Grizzlies on July 8 in Las Vegas ahead of the NBA Summer League starting the next day and running through July 18.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
On a charter bus in the midst of an 11-hour ride from Slippery Rock, Pa., to Quincy, Ill., Illinois State junior catcher Matt Mirabal is living the dream. Mirabal and the rest of his Quincy Gems teammates are coming home after winning the night before in a regular-season Prospect League game against the Slippery Rock Sliders.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Incoming Illinois State freshman Jordan Threloff finished with 13 points and 14 rebounds, as the North escaped with a 110-108 win over the South in the annual Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) 3A/4A All-Star Game at the Shirk Center Saturday night.
Illinois State thrower Brittany Smith continued her strong freshman campaign at the 2010 USA Junior Outdoor Track and Field Championships where she grabbed a first-place finish in the shot put competition Thursday afternoon at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa. Smith won the event with a throw of 50-06.75.
For the third time this season, Illinois State second baseman Kevin Tokarski has been selected as an All-American. The American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) named Tokarski to the ABCA/Rawlings All-America Second Team and the ABCA All-Midwest Region First Team Thursday.
Illinois State redshirt junior relief pitcher Kenny Long has been named the recipient of the Duffy Bass Endowed Scholarship for his efforts in the classroom and on the field, the Illinois State Athletics Department announced Friday.
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Former Redbird long jumper JaRod Tobler grabbed an eighth-place finish at the USA Track and Field Championships with a jump of 25 feet, 9.25 inches, according to
The Pantagraph:
The 2008 Olympic Trials sixth-placer, whose career best of 26-9.25 would have placed him third, got his best jump Sunday on his first attempt. He also had jumps of 24-11.25, 24-7.75 and 25-3.5, all into a headwind, to go with two fouls.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
For his tireless efforts in the trenches on the defensive line and for his intense work in the classroom, Illinois State head football coach Brock Spack has awarded junior defensive tackle Eric Brunner the W.E. Ruebush Endowed Scholarship for the 2010-11 academic year.
Incoming Illinois State freshman Jordan Threloff will close out his prep career by suiting up for the North squad in the annual Class 3A/4A Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) All-Star Game this Saturday, at 7 p.m., at the Shirk Center on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan.
Eight-year NFL veteran and former Illinois State running back Aveion Cason has landed a spot on the Florida Tusker provisional roster, one of the five teams in the United Football League (UFL).
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Former Redbird Ryan Copeland is getting off to a strong start in the minors, according to
The Pantagraph:
The former Redbird left-hander, who was a 32nd round draft choice of the St. Louis Cardinals earlier this month, began his minor league career on Tuesday with three scoreless innings of relief for Johnson City of the rookie level Appalachian League.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Former Illinois State pitcher Ryan Copeland made his professional baseball debut Tuesday night for the Johnson City Cardinals, which is the rookie-advanced league affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. Copeland threw three scoreless innings of relief for Johnson City after he entered the game in the fifth inning, and he allowed just two hits. The Cardinals went on to lose their season opener 8-5 to Kingsport.
Copeland Makes Pro Baseball Debut
For Illinois State freshman Brittany Smith, the 2010 season must feel like the longest competitive one she has ever endured. However, it has also been the most successful for the Redbird thrower and she will continue that run at the 2010 USA Junior Outdoor Track and Field Championships, June 23-27, at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa.
Smith Ready For USA Junior Outdoor Track Championships
At a time when the majority of the world's eyes are focused on the World Cup in South Africa, it is fitting that a former Illinois State football player will be drawing moderate attention in a 4,000-seat stadium in Sesto San Giovanni, Italy, Saturday.
Will Parma's Bowl Runneth Over?
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Former Redbird pitcher Ryan Copeland was drafted in the 32nd round of the MLB Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals, according to
The Daily Vidette:
This past season in his senior campaign, Copeland made 24 appearances in relief while stacking up a 3-1 record with a 2.09 ERA. The lefty pitcher fanned 53 batters in 43 innings while holding opposing hitters to a .143 batting average since moving to the pen.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Kenny Long has pitched in the Cape Cod Baseball League for little more than one week, but he is already as popular as a rock star to the kids of Orleans, Mass. The Illinois State redshirt junior started playing June 14 for the Orleans Firebirds, which is a team made up of college baseball standouts from across the United States.
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The ISU softball team added a new face to its roster with Heartland All-American Elizabeth Andrews, according to
The Pantagraph:
Andrews helped lead the Hawks to back-to-back NJCAA national tournament appearances and batted .436 as a sophomore, while leading the team with 13 triples and 65 runs scored to earn Mid-West Athletic Conference player of the year honors. She hit .432 with 22 doubles, seven triples and five home runs as a freshman.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Illinois State redshirt senior forward Kenyatta Sheltonhas been named the recipient of the 2010 Jill Hutchison Endowed Scholarship. Shelton is the 10th recipient of the scholarship named in honor of the former Redbird head coach.
Illinois State head softball coach Melinda Fischer announced the addition of former Heartland Community College standout Elizabeth Andrews on Friday. Andrews, a two-time NJCAA D-II All-American outfielder and Algonquin, Ill., native will join five other Redbird signees for the 2010-11 season.
Illinois State Redbird football fans driving down Main Street may have noticed a new flag flying high above the field at Hancock Stadium. The new red flag, sporting a large white "W" and a Redbird football helmet, signals the start of a new tradition for the Redbird football program.
Members of the Illinois State women's basketball team spent Thursday afternoon at Camp Limberlost on Lake Bloomington. The players talked with the campers about the importance of school, working towards achieving personal goals and the path they took to becoming collegiate student-athletes.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Spots are still available for a free instructional clinic with the Illinois State women's basketball team June 26. Sign up today for an afternoon of free instruction and fun!
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The ISU football team added Indiana transfer Milton Owens, who will be a defensive lineman, according to
The Pantagraph:
The 6-foot-2, 320-pound Owens saw action in two games in 2008 for Indiana as an offensive lineman. He was shifted to defense last season, but did not see game action.
In May, the ISU Athletics Department captured the MVC All-Sports Trophy for the 12th time in school history, according to
The Daily Vidette:
To determine the winner of the All-Sports Trophy, each school is awarded points for a top three finish in each of the sponsored championships by the MVC. A team is awarded one point for first, two for second and three for third. The total sum of points is divided by the number of sports in which the school competes.
The Illinois State baseball team had a memorable season under first-year head coach Mark Kingston, according to
The Daily Vidette:
It was a successful campaign for Kingston and the Redbirds, and the first-year head coach reflects on a storybook campaign.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Spots are still available for a free instructional clinic with the Illinois State women's basketball team June 26. Sign up today for an afternoon of free instruction and fun!
Illinois State golfer Jeff Kellen was awarded the 2010 D.A. Weibring Endowed Scholarship Monday, after being recognized for his growing merit within ISU academics and athletics.
Continuing a trend of stellar academic performance to go along with an outstanding athletic year, the Illinois State Athletics Department posted a 3.11 cumulative grade-point average (GPA) in the Spring 2010 semester. The Redbirds achieved a department GPA above 3.0 for the fourth-consecutive semester.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
In just her first season at Illinois State, freshman Brittany Smith competed with the best student-athletes in the country and finished 19th overall in the discus at the 2010 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships Wednesday night at historic Heyward Field.
What do you get a kid who suddenly has it all? That's the question Timothy Copeland is asking himself after watching his son, Ryan Copeland, a senior left-handed pitcher for Illinois State become one of four players with ties to the Redbirds drafted in the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft.
Kevin Tokarski's assault on the Illinois State baseball record book may be done for the season, but he's not quite finished receiving recognition for it. The redshirt sophomore from Downers Grove, Ill., was named a Ping! Baseball First Team All-American Wednesday.
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Four players with Redbird ties were drafted in the 2010 MLB Draft earlier this week, according to
The Pantagraph:
Ryan Copeland, a first-team Missouri Valley Conference pitcher, was taken in the 32nd round by the St. Louis Cardinals. Meanwhile, Normal Community West High School standout Brock Stewart was taken in the 40th round by the New York Mets, the same club that selected his older brother, Luke, a day earlier.
Redbird baseball player Kevin Tokarski was named to the Ping All-American First-Team Wednesday, according to
The Pantagraph:
The redshirt sophomore received the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year award this season and later earned the Valley tournament most outstanding player honor.
Head women's basketball coach Stephanie Glance named Danielle Santos as an assistant coach and completed her coaching staff, according to
The Pantagraph:
Santos spent the last four years as an assistant coach at Hofstra as the Pride recorded two 20-win seasons and made two appearances in the Postseason WNIT.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Illinois State head women's basketball coach Stephanie Glance completed her coaching staff with the hiring of assistant coach Danielle Santos, announced Wednesday. Santos comes to Illinois State from Hofstra and was a player at Florida.
Illinois State freshmen throwers Tim Glover and Brittany Smith have made an immediate impact for the Redbirds in their first full track and field seasons and will look to add to their accomplishments at the 2010 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships, June 9-12, at Historic Hayward Field.
Illinois State senior outside hitter Mallory Leggett received the 2010 Dr. Linda Herman Endowed Scholarship Tuesday, as announced by ISU head coach Melissa Myers. Leggett is the fifth recipient of the scholarship named in honor of the former Redbird volleyball coach and administrator.
John Twork, a graduate assistant in the Illinois State Athletics Media Relations Office, received the second annual Jim Nantz Award from the Sportscasters Talent Agency of America (STAA). The award honors the top collegiate broadcaster in the United States.
Seize the opportunity to own a piece of the tradition and pride of Illinois State's athletics teams. The ISU Athletics Department is providing the opportunity for fans to own classic Redbird gear worn by student-athletes throughout the years as well as official Redbird DVDs and autographed posters.
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The Illinois State Athletic Department has many of the same beliefs as John Wooden, according to
The Pantagraph:
When Zenger arrived at ISU five years ago, he gave every coach a copy of "Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court." Each subsequent coach has received one as well.
Monday, May 10, 2010
After shutting out Bradley (15-34, 5-21 MVC) in three-straight games over the weekend, the Illinois State (32-16, 19-5 MVC) softball team completed the three-game sweep with a series finale win, 6-0, Sunday at the Laura Bradley Park in Peoria, Ill. With the win, the Redbirds finished the Missouri Valley Conference regular-season play in second place.
Evan Kohli hit a three-run home run and JD Learnard limited the Bears to a single run in seven innings as Illinois State swept away Missouri State, 7-1, at Hammons Stadium Sunday afternoon. It was the first road sweep of the Bears by an Illinois State team since 1992.
Senior Stacey Miller ended her collegiate career with her best individual performance in NCAA competition, finishing in a tie for 22nd place. Illinois State finished in 19th place with a 973 (317-329-327) team score at the NCAA Central Regional at Otter Creek Golf Course.
Wind and rain delayed the Illinois State track and field team's last effort to improve their season marks at the Billy Hayes Invitational Friday night, but several Redbirds overcame the difficult conditions to post strong times at the Robert C. Haugh Track and Field Complex.
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The ISU baseball team swept Missouri State over the weekend and remains in first place in Missouri Valley Conference play with two more conference series remaining in the 2010 season, according to
The Pantagraph:
A three-run home run by Evan Kohli with two outs in the second inning proved to be all the runs the Illinois State baseball team needed as J.D. Learnard limited Missouri State to a single run over seven innings en route to a 7-1 Missouri Valley Conference victory and series sweep Sunday afternoon at Hammons Stadium.
The Redbird softball team shut out Bradley in three-straight games over the weekend and swept its final regular season series. ISU heads into the State Farm MVC Tournament in second place, according to
The Pantagraph:
With the second-place finish, Illinois State earned a double-bye in the State Farm MVC Tournament along with SIU, which finished first in the regular season.
Monday, April 26, 2010
The Illinois State softball team swept Missouri Valley Conference rival Missouri State in a doubleheader Sunday afternoon at the Killian Stadium Field on a day of firsts for the Redbird softball program. In the second game, Illinois State hit four-consecutive home runs and recorded a triple play, which was the first time either feat had been accomplished by a Redbird softball team. With the spectacular performance, the Redbirds beat the Bears, 7-3, in the first game and topped MSU, 11-1, in the final game of the day.
The Illinois State men's tennis team fell to Wichita State, 4-1, in Sunday's Missouri Valley Conference Championship match, marking the end of the 2009-10 season for the Redbirds. FreshmanAlexander Pelaez scored the lone point for the Redbirds at the No. 3 court, defeating Valentin Mihai, 6-3, 6-3.
The Illinois State women's tennis team had its season come to an end with a 4-1 loss to Valley regular season champions, Wichita State, in Sunday's championship round of the 2010 State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Championships at the Sheldon Coleman Tennis Complex in Wichita, Kan.
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The Illinois State had a memorable performance in its doubleheader sweep over Missouri State Sunday afternoon, according to
The Pantagraph:
Abby Olson, Elizabeth Kay, Michelle Henderson and Niki Stansell homered in the top of the sixth inning to tie an NCAA record. In the bottom half of the frame, Kara Nelson, Stansell and Henderson completed the triple play. And, to top off a memorable day, Beth Current hit a grand slam in the top of the seventh, her first home run of the season.
Matt Lancaster and Cliffton Gordon were apart of the white team in Saturday's Red-White Scrimmage, according to
The Pantagraph:
With quarterbacks Matt Brown and Drew Kiel and tailbacks Ashton Leggett and Erik Smith suited up for the Red, playing time was more plentiful on the other side.
The ISU track and field team won 18 of 38 events at the Redbird Invitational Saturday afternoon, according to
The Pantagraph:
ISU sophomore Rachel Harbert raised the outdoor school record in the pole vault to a winning 12 feet. Freshman Brittany Smith swept the shot put (48-4), discus (157-10) and hammer (179-4) while sophomore Leigh Petranoff won the javelin (157-4).
Friday, April 23, 2010
The Illinois State men's golf team has been picked to finish in second place at the 2010 State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Championship, April 26-27. The Redbirds have finished in the top-three in each of the past nine seasons, with three team titles during that span (2002, 2005, 2007). The two-day, three-round tournament will be held at the par-70, 6,598-yard Prairie Dunes Country Club in Hutchinson, Kan.
The Illinois State softball team enters its three-game series against Missouri State in a tie for first place in the Missouri Valley Conference standings with Southern Illinois. The Redbirds and the Bears will play a three-game series Saturday-Sunday, in Springfield, Mo. The first pitch Saturday is slated to begin at noon.
Former Illinois State guard Krisi Cirone has signed a free agent contract with the Chicago Sky of the WNBA. Cirone, a native of Chicago, will participate in the Sky's preseason camp, which begins Sunday.
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Central Catholic High School graduate Nathan Rebholz is a member of the Illinois State special teams, according to
The Pantagraph:
Rebholz and the Redbirds will be in action Saturday at Hancock Stadium in the 1 p.m. Red-White Game that concludes spring drills.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Redbird basketball fans, watch Illinois State introduce new head women's basketball coach Stephanie Glance today at 3 p.m. The press conference in the Kaufman Football Building will be webcast for FREE, courtesy of Redbird All-Access.
The Illinois State women's golf team leads the State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Championship by seven-strokes after firing a 301 in the second round at the Rolling Hills Country Club.
Winners of their last six Missouri Valley Conference games, Illinois State will take a break from league play and attempt to tackle two in-state foes from the Big Ten Conference when the Redbirds travel to Illinois (April 20) and Northwestern (April 21) for a pair of mid-week games.
The light is at the end of the tunnel for the Illinois State football team, with only a week of practice remaining before the end of its spring workout period. The Redbirds held their first practice of the week Monday and set a strong, physical tone for the final week of preparation before finals.
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The ISU women's golf team heads into Tuesday's final round with a 7-stroke lead and a chance to capture its third-straight MVC title, according to
The Pantagraph:
The Redbirds fired a 301 total on Monday in the Valley tourney's second round to grab a seven-stroke lead heading into Tuesday's final round. ISU has a two-round 608 total, with first-round leader Drake in second place at Rolling Hills Country Club in Newburgh, Ind. Missouri State is a distant third at 627.
Monday, April 19, 2010
The Illinois State men's tennis team claimed the Missouri Valley Conference regular-season title on Senior Day with a, 7-0, sweep of the Drake Bulldogs. Senior Xavier Riart-Ferrer defeated Ryan Drake, 3-6, 7-5, 6-2, on the No. 5 singles court to capture the seventh match point and complete the sweep on ISU's home courts.
They did it again. Illinois State scored four runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to hand Southern Illinois another late-inning loss, 9-7, at Duffy Bass Field Sunday afternoon, while earning its second consecutive Missouri Valley Conference series sweep.
The Illinois State women's golf team is in second place after the first round of the 2010 State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Tournament at the Rolling Hills Country Club. The Redbirds are one shot behind first-place Drake and senior Laura Harris is tied for first place individually.
The Illinois State soccer team wrapped up the 2010 spring season Sunday with a 1-0 victory over the Northern Illinois Huskies on ISU's Adelaide Street Field.
The Illinois State women's tennis team concluded its regular season on Sunday with a sweep over Drake, 7-0, at the Black Hawk Tennis Center. With the win, the Redbirds improved to a 16-5 overall spring record and are 6-1 in Missouri Valley Conference.
The Illinois State softball team fell to Southern Illinois, 2-1, in an eight-inning game at the Charlotte West Stadium Sunday afternoon. SIU's Alicia Garza hit a walk-off double in the bottom of the eighth to give the Salukis the win and first place in the Missouri Valley Conference. With the loss, the Redbirds fell to second place in the MVC standings.
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The ISU baseball team swept the SIU Salukis, which was its second-straight Valley sweep, according to
The Pantagraph:
Illinois State (18-15, 8-1 MVC) used walk-off hits to win each of the first two games of the series and scored its go-ahead runs in the team's last at-bat Sunday -- this time in the bottom of the eighth inning. The win marks Illinois State's sixth straight in Valley play, all against Creighton and Southern Illinois -- teams that swept the Redbirds last season.
ISU men's tennis team won the MVC regular-season title after sweeping Drake Sunday, according to
The Pantagraph:
The Redbirds posted a perfect 5-0 mark in Valley play while improving to 14-7 overall.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
After pushing a run across in the bottom of the third, the Illinois State softball team was scoreless the rest of the game and fell to in-state rival No. 18 Illinois, 5-1, Tuesday evening at the Marian Kneer Softball Stadium. The loss snapped the Redbirds' 12-game winning streak.
The Illinois State women's basketball team came together with family and friends inside Redbird Arena one last time Tuesday night. The site of so many thrilling games this past season hosted the team's annual year-end celebration.
Illinois State senior Osiris Eldridge was one of 12 players named to the 2010 Portsmouth Invitational All-Tournament Team Tuesday.
llinois State men's tennis player Timon Reichelt earned Missouri Valley Conference Athlete of the Week honors Tuesday, according to the league office.
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The ISU men's basketball team will host UNLV in the Challenge Series between the Missouri Valley and Mountain West schools. The Redbirds will host the Rebels on Dec. 1, 2010, according to
The Pantagraph:
The Redbirds are 1-2 against UNLV, with the last meeting coming Jan. 13, 1978, when the Redbirds suffered a 94-92 loss to No. 11 UNLV in Las Vegas. A season earlier, the Redbirds posted one of their biggest wins in school history with an 88-84 victory at Horton Field House over the then-ranked No. 4 Runnin' Rebels.
The ISU women's basketball team celebrated the 2009-10 season Tuesday evening in Redbird Arena, according to
The Pantagraph:
The enthusiasm from ISU's 28-8 season and second straight advancement to the Women's National Invitation Tournament semifinals was tempered slightly by last week's departure of head coach Robin Pingeton and three assistants to similar positions at Missouri.
The ISU softball team fell to No. 18 Illinois, 5-1. The loss snapped a 12-game winning streak, according to
The Pantagraph:
The Redbirds fanned nine times and managed four hits, all singles, in a 5-1 nonconference loss Tuesday to No. 18-ranked Illinois, snapping ISU's win streak at 12 games.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
The Buffalo Bills of the National Football Leauge (NFL) announced the signing of former Illinois State running back Walter Mendenhall to a free-agent contract Wednesday. The Bills now have three running backs on the roster, with Fred Jackson and Marshawn Lynch being the others.
There was a distinct theme to Wednesday's workout at Hancock Stadium for the Illinois State football team: run the football.
Matei Zlatkovic and the Illinois State men's tennis team will square off against the Bradley Braves Thursday, Apr. 8, beginning at 11 a.m., at the Evergreen Racquet Club.
With pleasant weather around the corner, it means that it's time to hit the links once again for the annual Redbird Golf Classic presented by Dr. Pegg ImPACT, which will be held Friday, June 11, at the Weibring Golf Club at Illinois State University.
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Former ISU running back Walter Mendenhall has signed with the Buffalo Bills, according to
The Pantagraph:
He was an undrafted rookie free agent and initially signed with Philadelphia earlier in the year.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
After sweeping Missouri Valley Conference rival Indiana State in Tuesday's doubleheader, the Illinois State softball team remains the only unbeaten team in MVC play and stretched its winning streak to nine games. The Redbirds topped the Sycamores, 6-3, in the first game at Price Field and beat Indiana State, 5-4, in the second game.
Illinois State senior basketball standout Osiris Eldridge has been invited to participate in the 2010 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament (P.I.T.), scheduled for April 7-10, in Portsmouth, Va.
Matt Mirabal drove in two runs for Illinois State and extended his hitting streak to nine games but the Redbirds were bested by a 15-hit performance from Northern Illinois and limited to six hits of their own in a 11-4 loss at Duffy Bass Field Tuesday.
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The ISU baseball team fell to in-state rival Nothern Illinois, 11-4, Tuesday, according to
The Pantagraph:
ISU (12-14) scored a run in the third as Brett Kay reached on a bunt single and came home on Matt Mirabal's sacrifice fly. But Northern (10-17) struck back with four runs in the fifth as Jordin Hood blasted a two-run home run.
The Redbird softball team swept Indiana State Tuesday and remains the only unbeaten team in Valley play, according to
The Pantagraph:
The Illinois State softball team ran its winning streak to nine and remains the only unbeaten team in the Missouri Valley Conference after sweeping Indiana State on Tuesday at Terre Haute, Ind.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Illinois State pitcher Brad Sorkin limited Illinois to four hits over six innings and watched as the Redbird offense piled up runs behind him in a 13-8 non-conference win over the Fighting Illini at Duffy Bass Field Tuesday.
Tickets for the Illinois State-California WNIT Semifinal game are on sale now. The Redbirds and Golden Bears square off Thursday at 7:05 p.m. on Doug Collins Court at Redbird Arena.
After opening the 2010 home season with a Missouri Valley Conference doubleheader sweep over Wichita State, the Illinois State softball team will host Western Illinois in a mid-week doubleheader Wednesday at the Marian Kneer Softball Stadium in Normal, Ill. The first game is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m., with the second game slated for 6 p.m.
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Kevin Tokarski and the ISU baseball team defeated Illinois, 13-8, in front of a record-setting crowd of 906 at the Duffy Bass Field in Normal, Ill., according to
The Pantagraph:
The Redbirds scored 10 runs in the fourth inning while improving to 12-10 and dropping Illinois to 8-9.
The ISU football team is a lot better than last season from a physical standpoint. The Redbirds begin spring practice today at Hancock Stadium, according to
The Pantagraph:
The path to becoming stronger running the football begins with becoming stronger, according to Illinois State coach Brock Spack.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Fresh off a Missouri Valley Conference-opening series win over Indiana State, Illinois State returns home to meet Illinois in a mid-week match-up at Duffy Bass Field Tuesday at 4:30 p.m.
The Illinois State Athletics Department will continue its latest tradition with a pair of nights to celebrate the seasons of both the Redbird men's and women's basketball programs. Both events are free to the public and there will be complimentary snacks and drinks provided, courtesy of Redbird Athletics. The ISU men will hold its event Wednesday, April 7 at 7 p.m., while the women's event will take place Tuesday, April 13, also at 7 p.m.
Illinois State junior second baseman Kara Nelson was perfect at the plate in the Redbirds' doubleheader sweep of MVC rival Wichita State Saturday. Due to her stellar offensive performance, Nelson earned the State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week honor, as announced by the league office.
Illinois State relief pitcher Kenny Long recorded the first, second and third saves of his career in three consecutive games for Illinois State last week and was named the Missouri Valley Conference Pitcher of the Week, as announced by the league office Monday.
Following the 2010 Midwest Independent Conference Championship Saturday, Andrea Orris was named Senior Athlete of the Year and was named to the All-Midwest Independent Conference First Team along with Erica Schick, Kim Genereux and Melissa Mann.
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The Redbird men's golf team is currently tied for eighth place at 14-over-par (590) at the UALR/First Tee Collegiate Classic in Little Rock, Ark., according to
The Pantagraph:
Illinois State's Kyle Bragg is tied for 13th place after he fired an even-par 144 (72-72) Monday at the 18-team UALR/First Tee Collegiate Classic in Little Rock, Ark.
Kenny Long recorded the first three saves of his career and was named the MVC Pitcher of the Week for his performance on the mound, according to
The Pantagraph:
The redshirt sophomore closed out three Redbird wins by not allowing a run while striking out eight in 5 1/3 innings of work.
Kara Nelson was named the MVC Athlete of the Week after going 6-for-6 at the plate in the ISU softball teams doubleheader sweep of Wichita State, according to
The Pantagraph:
Among her hits were two doubles and a walk-off game-winning single in the second game. She leads the Redbirds with 33 hits and is batting .413 through 22 games.
Monday, March 29, 2010
The ISU women's basketball team defeated in-state rival Illinois, 53-51, Sunday afternoon in Normal, Ill. The Redbirds will host California Thursday, April 1, on Doug Collins Court at Redbird Arena to advance to the Championship round of the WNIT.
Make sure to purchase your WNIT semifinal game tickets. Illinois State will host California Thursday night.
Home runs were the theme of the Redbird softball team's doubleheader sweep over Wichita State Saturday afternoon at the Marian Kneer Softball Stadium in Normal, Ill. Both games ended after five innings.
The Illinois State men's tennis team went 1-1 this weekend, with a loss to No. 25 Denver on Saturday night and a win Sunday over Air Force.
The Illinois State women's tennis team claimed their second victory of the weekend in a close match against Saint Louis, 5-2, on Sunday March 28.
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With the women's basketball team win over the Illini, the Redbirds tied the school record for victories with 28, according to
The Pantagraph:
Broadway's 3-pointer from the right wing with 19 seconds remaining lifted the Redbirds to a 53-51 victory over the University of Illinois in a taut thriller of a Women's National Invitation Tournament quarterfinal game at Redbird Arena.
The Redbird softball team defeated Wichita State twice Saturday after hitting six homers in the doubleheader sweep, according to
The Pantagraph:
So what happened in Kellar's first game at Marian Kneer Stadium? The Illinois State freshman cleared the right-field fence with a three-run blast during a Missouri Valley Conference doubleheader against Wichita State.
The ISU baseball team split a doubleheader with MVC rival Indiana State Saturday. The Redbirds won the first game, 8-7, but fell to the Sycamores in the second, 9-3, according to
The Pantagraph:
Matt Mirabal drove in five runs including a go-ahead two-run single in the top of the ninth inning Saturday as the Illinois State baseball team rallied for an 8-7 victory over Indiana State at Bob Warn Field.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Make sure to head out to Redbird Arena tonight to support the ISU women's basketball team as it hosts the Kansas Jayhawks in the third round of the WNIT. Tip off is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
Illinois State starter Brad Sorkin held Purdue scoreless for six innings and both Ryan Court and Anthony Ruffolo drove in a pair of runs as the Redbirds defeated the Boilermakers, 5-2, at Lambert Field Wednesday afternoon.
The Illinois State softball game scheduled for Wednesday afternoon at the Bob Pearl Softball Field against Iowa has been cancelled due to rain and poor field conditions. The Redbirds and the Hawkeyes will not make up the game.
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The ISU women's basketball team will host Kansas Thursday night at 7:05 p.m., in Redbird Arena. Kansas knocked off Illinois State in the WNIT semifinals last season, 75-72, according to
The Pantagraph:
ISU (26-7) faces a 17-15 Kansas team that has gone 4-8 since losing senior standout Danielle McCray to a season-ending knee injury. McCray scored 31 points against the Redbirds last season and was averaging 19.8 points and 7.2 rebounds.
The ISU baseball team defeated Purdue, 5-2, Wednesday in West Lafayette, Ind. The Redbirds improved their record to 9-9, according to
The Pantagraph:
Illinois State starter Brad Sorkin held Purdue scoreless for six innings and Ryan Court and Anthony Ruffolo each drove in a pair of runs to lead ISU to a 5-2 victory Wednesday at West Lafayette, Ind.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
lllinois State and Bradley met on Doug Collins Court at Redbird Arena tied for third place in the Valley race just 10 days ago. Not much has changed, as the two teams are again knotted for third in the league standings, along with Creighton, with a 7-6 mark.
The NCAA created the NCAA Bob Frederick Sportsmanship Award and has recognized Frederick, the late former athletics administrator at Illinois State and Kansas, as the inaugural recipient.
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The ISU men's basketball team hasn't won at Carver Arena since 2002, but hope that changes in tonight's game, according to
The Pantagraph:
The seven-year losing streak in Peoria has encompassed three Redbird coaches -- Tom Richardson (one), Porter Moser (four) and Jankovich (two).
Junior Kara Nelson will return to the field after sitting out last season due to an injury. Head coach Melinda Fischer believes the season off will benefit Nelson, according to
The Pantagraph:
Nelson, a two-time all-Missouri Valley Conference selection who has a .408 career batting average as a Redbird, suffered a broken hand early last season and was granted a medical redshirt.
The ISU baseball team will look to use speed during the 2010 season, according to
The Pantagraph:
Kingston served as ISU's associate head coach in 2009, a year of transition leading to the retirement of former coach Jim Brownlee that saw the Redbirds post their first winning season since 2001 at 25-23.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Seniors Dinma Odiakosa and Lloyd Phillips combined for 25 second-half points to lead Illinois State to a 71-68 come-from-behind victory over Drake Saturday on Doug Collins Court at Redbird Arena in front of 8,291 fans.
llinois State reached season highs in points, field goal percentage (59.6 percent), and three-point field goals made (12), while also extending its season-long winning streak to nine games in a 90-61 win over Indiana State on Doug Collins Court at Redbird Arena Saturday.
Alexander Pelaez won his fifth straight singles match Sunday to help the Illinois State men's tennis team defeat Eastern Illinois, 5-2, at the Evergreen Racquet Club in Bloomington, Ill. The Redbirds won two of three matches over the weekend to improve their record to 4-2.
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The Illinois State men's basketball team defeated Drake Saturday at Redbird Arena, according to
The Pantagraph:
Young missed the second of two free throws with 1.1 seconds left that could have tied a wild Missouri Valley Conference game at Redbird Arena. Eldridge sank two free throws with 0.5 seconds left before a halfcourt heave from Frank Wedel was off the mark as ISU hung on for a 71-68 victory before a crowd of 8,291.
The ISU women's basketball team ran over Indiana State Saturday, 90-61, according to
The Pantagraph:
The Redbirds punctured Indiana State for a season-high 12 3-pointers and established season bests for points and shooting percentage in a 90-61 Missouri Valley Conference pasting of the Sycamores before a crowd of 1,989.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
For the second-straight season, Illinois State will host Morehead State on Doug Collins Court at Redbird Arena. The two teams will meet again Saturday, Feb. 20, at 4:05 p.m., as a result of the BracketBusters matchup.
For the second-consecutive week, Illinois State senior forward Ashleen Bracey was named the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week, as announced by the league office Monday. Bracey earned the third honor of her career and became the second player to win the award in consecutive weeks.
Illinois State Athletics, in conjunction with the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA), will present "Pink Zone" on Doug Collins Court at Redbird Arena Friday, February 12, when the Redbird women's basketball team plays host to Missouri Valley Conference foe Wichita State at 7:05 p.m.
For the first time in his career, Illinois State senior Dinma Odiakosa was named the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week, as announced by the league office Monday.
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Senior Ashleen Bracey was named the MVC Player of the Week for the second-straight week, according to
The Pantagraph:
Bracey averaged 20.5 points and 9.5 rebounds per game in two Redbird wins, while shooting 65.2 percent from the field, 40.0 percent from 3-point range (4-for-10) and 7-for-7 from the free throw line.
Senior Dinma Odiakosa was named the MVC Player of the Week for the first time in his career Monday, according to
The Pantagraph:
Odiakosa averaged 17.5 points and 10 rebounds per game in two games, including a career-best 25 points against Bradley on Saturday.
The ISU men's basketball team will host Morehead State Feb. 20 at 4:05 p.m., for its BracketBuster game, according to
The Pantagraph:
It will be the second straight season that Morehead State has visited Redbird Arena as the Redbirds defeated the Eagles, 76-70, on Dec. 14, 2008.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Lloyd Phillips poured in a career-best 22 points and scored Illinois State's final seven points, but it wasn't enough as the Redbirds dropped a 74-66 decision against Wichita State Wednesday night at Charles Koch Arena.
Illinois State head football coach Brock Spack and his staff will publicly announce the 2010 Redbird recruiting class at a National Signing Day party to be held at Alexander's Steakhouse in Normal, Ill., the evening of Feb. 3.
Danielle Schumacher was named the MVC Swimmer of the Week after achieving two personal-best times and a first- and second-place finish against Big Ten rival Illinois over the weekend.
The Illinois State softball team was picked to finish fifth in the Missouri Valley Conference Preseason Coaches' Poll Wednesday.
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The ISU men's basketball team recorded its third loss in four games Wednesday against Wichita State, according to
The Pantagraph:
ISU's defense allowed the Shockers to shoot 50 percent from the field and 3-point range. The Redbirds used a furious rally to get within four points in the final minute before Wichita State held on for a 74-66 victory before a sellout crowd of 10,505.
Point guards Amanda Clifton and Alexis Jenkins have worked together to help the Redbirds go on a six-game winning streak, according to
The Pantagraph:
The steady play of Clifton and Jenkins has been crucial during ISU's six-game winning streak entering Thursday's 7:05 p.m. Missouri Valley Conference game against Northern Iowa at the McLeod Center in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
The ISU softball team was picked to finish fifth in the Valley Preseason Coaches' Poll, according to
The Pantagraph:
Creighton, is coming off of its third straight Valley title, is favored, picking up 97 of 100 possible points in the poll. The Redbirds received 66.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
The winner of tonight's game claims second place in the Missouri Valley Conference race, but both Illinois State and Wichita State are coming off tough road losses. The Redbirds fell 81-80 in overtime at Southern Illinois Saturday, while Wichita State dropped a 78-64 decision at Drake.
Illinois State senior forward Ashleen Bracey was named the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week, as announced by the league office Monday. She became the first Redbird to be honored this season after averaging a double-double over three games.
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ISU forward Ashleen Bracey was named the MVC Player of the Week Monday, according to
The Pantagraph:
Bracey recorded career highs with 26 points and 17 rebounds against Missouri State, the highest totals by a Redbird in either category this season.
The ISU gymanstics team won its first meet of the season Sunday, according to
The Daily Vidette:
The Redbirds came back in dramatic fashion to get their first win of the year by edging out Western Michigan 190.925-190.525. Air Force Academy came in third place with a 185.150 and UW-La Crosse rounded out the scoring at the quad meet with a 183.300.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
For the fourth time in the last nine days, the Illinois State basketball team is on the road. The Redbird close out their four-game road swing at Eastern Illinois Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
Illinois State returns to Doug Collins Court at Redbird Arena after splitting a two-game road swing. Tonight's game against Grambling State will serve as the final tune-up for the Redbirds, as they embark on the Missouri Valley Conference season Dec. 29 against Wichita State.
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Freshman Justin Clark isn't starting his college career the way he was expecting, but Clark wants to start making more baskets, according to
The Pantagraph:
This has not been the kind of start Justin Clark envisioned for his Illinois State basketball career. Pure shooters like Clark don't make 3-of-27 field goal attempts as he has done thus far.
Transfer Hannah Spanich is playing her first season for the ISU women's basketball team, and she is becoming a key player for the Redbirds, according to
The Pantagraph:
The 6-foot junior, who moved into the starting lineup two games ago, is fourth on the Redbirds in scoring at 8.6 points per game and is contributing 3.0 rebounds. Spanich also is first in steals (11), second in blocked shots (8) and third in assists (16).
Thursday, December 17, 2009
This is the first taste of the Mountain West-Missouri Valley Challenge Series for both Illinois State and Utah. The series will feature nine games between the two leagues in each of the next four seasons.
Senior Dinma Odiakosa was the only player from Illinois State to score in double figures with 13 points, as the Redbirds were dealt their second-consecutive loss, falling 75-57 to Ohio in the Convocation Center Wednesday night.
The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) announced its class of 2010 Hall of Fame inductees, and ISU softball coach Melinda Fischer will receive the elite honor next December.
The Illinois State baseball team posted a 3.0 grade-point average (GPA) and landed 24 student-athletes on the AFNI Athletics Honor Roll during the fall semester, matching the highest single-semester mark established by the program as grades were released Wednesday.
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The Illinois State men's basketball team was handed their second-consecutive loss Wednesday against Ohio, according to
The Pantagraph:
The Redbirds came out of the locker room after the halftime intermission, but didn't really show up for a while. Ohio built a 20-point cushion and cruised to a 75-57 rout over ISU before a Convocation Center crowd of 3,694 on Wednesday night.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Illinois State (4-3) ratcheted up its defense in the second half, holding Wisconsin-Milwaukee (5-5) to just 11 points, to beat the Panthers, 51-38, Tuesday night. The Redbirds held the Panthers to the lowest point total by an opponent in nearly 16 years.
The Illinois State soccer team had three student-athletes named to the 2009 Great Lakes All-Region Team, as announced by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.
The Illinois State basketball team heads on the road in search of its outside shooting. The Redbirds suffered their first loss of the season Sunday, against Niagara (76-68), while shooting 5-for-23 beyond the arc. ISU is shooting 30.7 percent from three-point range, while tonight's opponent, Ohio, is only allowing a 27.7 percent success rate on treys.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Illinois State's front court combined to score 39 points, keyed a 42-22 edge in the paint scoring, and led 49-28 on the boards, but a three-point barrage by Niagara negated the inside imbalance and helped hand the Redbirds their first loss, 76-68, on Doug Collins Court at Redbird Arena Sunday.
Ball State shot 59 percent from the field and scored 21 points off of Illinois State turnovers; two of the big factors that led to the Cardinals' (4-5) 86-80 win over Illinois State (3-3) Sunday afternoon. A big Ball State run to start the second half nullified five Redbird scorers in double-figures.
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Former Redbird Mike Prior was named Marian Catholic's Greatest Athlete, according to
The South Town Star:
Prior played four years of both football and baseball in Normal and still holds the Illinois State and Missouri Valley Conference record for career interceptions (24). He is also the Redbirds' career punt return yardage leader with 906 yards.
Kolby Hoffman, a Redbird softball signee, was named the Interstate Eight Conference MVP for volleyball, according to
The Hearld News:
Totaled 291 kills, 115 digs, 151 points, 30 aces and 18 blocks
The Illinois State men's basketball team fell to Niagara Sunday afternoon, according to
The Pantagraph:
ISU (7-1) never got closer than three again. While Niagara sank 10 of 21 3-point attempts, the Redbirds were going 5-of-23 in suffering their first nonconference regular-season home loss since Dec. 10, 2005, snapping a 24-game winning streak.
The Illinois State women's basketball team was defeated by Ball State Sunday afternoon, according to
The Pantagraph:
Ball State shot 59 percent from the field and scored 21 points off turnovers to key the Cardinals to an 86-80 win over the Illinois State women's basketball team Sunday at Worthen Arena.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Today's game is a rematch of last season's ESPNU BracketBusters match-up between Illinois State and Niagara. In the history of the made-for-TV-event, the Redbirds have never lost a return game in the BracketBusters series. ISU boasts a 6-0 mark in BracketBusters series return games and are 11-2 all-time in games created by the event.
At the Illinois State Winter Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 12, 27 former Redbird student-athletes will receive their degrees. The group represents 10 ISU sports and five of the student-athletes competed for the Redbirds this fall.
Illinois State diver Katelyn Prorok was awarded her third Missouri Valley Conference Diver of the Week honor Wednesday. The league office gave Prorok the award after making it into the finals during both days of competition at the Zippy Invitational in Akron, Ohio.
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ISU's Dinma Odiakosa was nationally ranked No. 2 in field goal percentage this week with a field goal percentage of 72.9, according to
The Pantagraph:
Odiakosa has made 35 of 48 attempts for a .729 percentage through seven games for the unbeaten Redbirds. He trails only Dexter Pittman of Texas
ISU diver Katelyn Prorok was awarded her third MVC Diver of the Week honor, according to
The Pantagraph:
She placed sixth in three-meter diving (223.10 points) and seventh in one-meter diving (234.90) in the Zippy Invitational in Akron, Ohio.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
After Illinois State's 75-62 win over Central Michigan, which pushed the Redbirds' record to 7-0 this season, the men's basketball received three votes in this week's Associated Press Top-25 poll.
What better gift is there to give a Redbird fan during the holiday season than authentic Illinois State game worn gear!
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The ISU swimming and diving team finished in fourth place at the Zippy Invitational, according to
The Pantagraph:
The Illinois State swimming and diving team tallied 1145.5 points to finish fourth at the Zippy Invitational in Akron, Ohio. Host Akron (1189), Buffalo (1225) and Ohio (1318) took the top three spots.
Friday, December 4, 2009
After a break of more than a week, the Illinois State women's basketball team returns to Doug Collins Court at Redbird Arena to face another in-state opponent. The Redbirds host Northern Illinois Friday night at 7:05 p.m.
The Illinois State football program doubled its wins from 2008 to finish with a 6-5 record and winning season. The turnaround was a complete team effort and members of the squad were recognized for their hard work by teammates and coaches at the team's annual awards meeting.
The Illinois State baseball team will hold its annual blood drive in conjunction with the American Red Cross in the Redbird Club Room at Redbird Arena from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday.
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The Illinois State men's basketball team will be working hard on the practice court to make sure they know all they can, according to
The Pantagraph:
This will be the most extended practice time for the Redbirds until the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament in March. ISU, which has final exams next week, is focusing much of that time on where it needs work before zeroing in on opponents a couple days beforehand.
When playing against Norther Illinois at home, the Illinois State women's basketball team hold a perfect 7-0 record. The Huskies hope to change their luck against the Redbirds tonight, according to
The Northern Star:
In the past, the Illinois State University women's basketball team has been very successful against NIU when given the home-court advantage. In fact, when put in that situation, the Redbirds hold a perfect 7-0 record against the Huskies (3-4). Tonight at 7 p.m., the NIU women's basketball team will be given a chance to change that record as it travels to Normal to take on ISU at Redbird Arena.
The Central Michigan men's basketball team looks to get its first road win of the season against Illinois State Saturday night, according to
The Central Michigan Life:
The Chippewas are coming off arguably their best performance, defeating Chicago State 78-40 Tuesday. Five players scored in double figures, including 16 from senior forward Chris Kellermann, who had struggled coming into the game.
The ISU baseball team will hold its annual blood drive at Redbird Arena Friday, according to
College Baseball Insider:
The Illinois State baseball team will hold its annual blood drive in conjunction with the American Red Cross on Friday, Dec. 4, at the Redbird Arena. All blood types are needed.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
The Illinois State swimming and diving team will travel to Akron, Ohio, Friday for the three-day Zippy Invitational that will be held at the Olive J. Ocasek Natatorium. The competition will go through Sunday (Dec. 6) as the Redbirds will be competing in the invite for the ninth-consecutive season.
Illinois State men's golf head coach Ray Kralis added another weapon to his Missouri Valley Conference contenders. Wils Hawn of Waterloo High School in Waterloo, Ill., signed his National Letter of Intent to join the Redbird men's golf team for the 2010-11 season.
Illinois State senior Danielle Mutters is among 38 nominees for the 2009 Soccer News New Women's College Player of the Year Award, as announced by ChicagoLand Soccer News.
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Senior Danielle Mutters is a nominee for the 2009 Soccer News women's college player of the year award, according to
The Pantagraph:
Mutters is also one of six finalists for the ChicagoLand Soccer News women's college player of the year award.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Illinois State sophomores Eric Brunner and Cliffton Gordon were among 43 student-athletes named to the 2009 Missouri Valley Football Confer¬ence All-Academic Team
Illinois State will play five consecutive games against 2009 NCAA Tournament teams to begin its spring trip and will match-up with 11 teams that won at least 30 games last season in a highly competitive 2010 baseball schedule released Tuesday.
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The Illinois State baseball team released its 2010 schedule Tuesday, according to
The Pantagraph:
The schedule features 53 games, including 19 contests at home against Illinois, Northern Illinois, Eastern Illinois, Purdue and Valley rivals Southern Illinois, Wichita State and Bradley.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
The Illinois State Athletics Department, in conjunction with WJBC, AM-1230, Bloomington, will hold a pair of WJBC Brotherhood Tree Nights, as the Redbird men's basketball team hosts Niagara on Dec. 13, and the ISU women's team faces Northern Illinois Dec. 4 on Doug Collins Court at Redbird Arena. Redbird Athletics staff members will be accepting gift donations for needy families in McLean County before, during and after the game.
Following Illinois State's title run in the 2009 Basketball Travelers Classic and a 6-0 start to the 2009-10 season, the Illinois State men's basketball team has started receiving national attention in the form of four votes in both of this week's Associated Press and USA Today/Coaches Top-25 polls.
Illinois State redshirt freshman quarterback Matt Brown was named the Missouri Valley Football Conference Freshman of the Year and three more of his teammates were named to the MVFC All-Newcomer Team Monday, as voted on by the league's coaches, sports information directors and media members.
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Illinois State freshman Matt Brown was named the MVC Freshman of the Year, according to
The Pantagraph:
Taking over as ISU's quarterback early in the season after Drew Kiel suffered a thumb injury, Brown set school freshman records for completions (226), attempts (352) and yards (2,369) and was named the Valley's Freshman of the Year on Monday.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
For the second time in three years, the Illinois State women's basketball team has been featured in an article on ESPN.com.
Illinois State sophomore middle blocker Tabitha Visk and senior libero Kasey Mollerus were named to the Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete team, as announced by the league office Tuesday.
Illinois leads the all-time series with Illinois State, 19-17. ISU posted a 14-2 record to start the series that began in 1972, including wins in the first eight meetings. Since 1985, Illinois is 17-5 against the Redbirds.
Illinois State's Osiris Eldridge tossed in 17 of his game-high 19 points in the first half, and the Redbirds held on for a 69-65 non-conference victory Monday night over UIC at the UIC Pavilion.
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West Lafayette knew that Matt Lancaster was a special quarterback, while Illinois State found out late in Saturday's win against Norther Iowa, according to
The JCOnline:
Thrust into the game after starter Matt Brown was injured, Lancaster threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to Eyad Salem with six-tenths of a second remaining to give the Redbirds a 22-20 victory over No. 9 Northern Iowa at Normal, Ill.
After defeating UCLA, the Illinois State women's basketball team is off to a good start, according to
ESPN:
As much as losing Cirone hurt, the Redbirds return four starters from a team that advanced to the semifinals of last season's postseason WNIT. One of those is senior Maggie Krick, the team's leading scorer at 19.3 points per game this season and a perfect example of why it's business as usual in Normal, Ill., this fall.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Illinois State enters tonight's game with a quick turnaround, after handing North Florida a 71-55 loss Saturday on Doug Collins Court at Redbird Arena. As the Redbirds play their second game in three days, UIC is looking to recover from a 67-48 loss at Central Michigan Nov. 18.
Illinois State junior corner back E.J. Jones and senior kicker Zach Kutch earned Missouri Valley Football Conference Defensive and Special Teams Player of the Week honors, respectively, for their role in the Redbirds' season-ending victory over No. 9 Northern Iowa, as announced by the league office Sunday.
Illinois State senior wide receiver Eyad Salem caught nine passes to set a new Illinois State record for receptions in a season, but none were more important than an eight-yard pass from freshman quarterback Matt Lancaster with less than a second remaining to lift the Redbirds to a 22-20 win over No. 9 Northern Iowa at Hancock Stadium Saturday.
The Illinois State volleyball team was unable to pull past Missouri State in its final match of the season, losing three sets to one. The Redbirds end the season with a 12-17 record and finish seventh in the Missouri Valley Conference.
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Osiris Eldridge and the Redbirds will play UIC Monday, while Eldridge returns home with a similar strategy that worked well his freshman year, according to
The Pantagraph:
Eldridge enjoyed the best game of his new Illinois State career, scoring 19 points to lead the Redbirds past Illinois-Chicago. He returns today to the UIC Pavilion as a senior with many battle scars, but will stick to the same game plan that worked so well as a freshman.
The Illinois State football team's defense played the best game of the Redbirds' season in ISU's win against UNI, according to
The Pantagraph:
Cornerback E.J. Jones added eight tackles and pair of interceptions and was named Missouri Valley Football Conference Defensive Player of the Week. Linebacker Austin Davis also had eight stops, while tackle Eric Brunner had seven tackles and a whopping five quarterback hurries.
Monday, November 20, 2009
Illinois State forward Ashleen Bracey scored a 24 points and pulled down seven rebounds - both game highs - to lead Illinois State to a tough 79-67 win over South Dakota State on Doug Collins Court at Redbird Arena Thursday night.
The Redbirds will have their first of 17 regular-season home games on Doug Collins Court at Redbird Arena when they host North Florida. Illinois State will look to improve to 2-0 on the season, which would mark the third-consecutive season where the Redbirds would begin a campaign with two-straight wins.
The final weekend of Missouri Valley Conference play has arrived and Illinois State's postseason future still hangs in the balance. The Redbirds enter the weekend in sixth place with a 7-9 record, but could finish anywhere from fifth to seventh. With all of the possible scenarios, one thing is certain: Illinois State needs a win.
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The Illinois State women's basketball team defeated South Dakota State Thursday at Redbird Arena, according to
The Pantagraph:
The Redbirds improved to 2-1 by besting a team that finished 32-3 last season and is receiving votes in the Associated Press top 25.
Senior Wide receiver Eyad Salem hopes to end his three-year career at ISU with a win Saturday, according to
The Pantagraph:
Salem needs one catch against UNI to break a tie with Rickey Garrett at 177 for second on the ISU career receptions list. That total also ranks sixth in conference history. If Salem hauls in four passes, he vaults past Laurent Robinson's 2005 Redbird standard of 86 in a season.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
The Robin Pingeton and Tim Jankovich Shows premiere Tuesday night at the Pub II in Normal. The Robin Pingeton Show starts at 6:10 p.m., followed by the Tim Jankovich Show at 7 p.m.
Illinois State swimming and diving head coach Steve Paska announced that Erica Halley has signed a National Letter of Intent to continue her academic and swimming career as a Redbird beginning in the 2010-11 season.
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The Redbird swimming team has added a new face to the 2010-11 roster, according to
The Pantagraph:
Halley took fifth place in the 50-yard freestyle at last year's Wisconsin State Meet in a personal best 24.13 seconds and swam a best 53.62 seconds as the leadoff leg on the 400 freestyle relay.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Tis the season of giving, and what's a better gift than the opportunity to see Illinois State men's and women's basketball live and in person on Doug Collins Court at Redbird Arena. And to help in the financial burden, the Illinois State Athletics Department has unveiled its special ticket pricing for the holiday season.
There is a lot riding on Saturday's showdown between Illinois State and Northern Iowa at Hancock Stadium. With a win, the Redbirds will secure their first winning season since 2006 and their first win over a ranked opponent since 2007. A win for the Panthers would give them eight wins on the season, all but guaranteeing them spot in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) playoffs for the third-straight season.
Illinois State junior outside hitter Mallory Leggett was named the Missouri Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Week, as announced by the league office Monday.
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Joliet West catcher Mike Hollenbeck signed with the Illinois State baseball team, according to the
The Herald-News:
Quite a catch, beginning with Hollenbeck, a powerful left-handed hitter with a gun for an arm who has been with the Steelmen varsity since part-way through his freshman year.
Junior Mallory Leggett was named the MVC Offensive Player of the Week after leading the Redbirds to a win over Indiana State, according to
The Pantagraph:
She is the first Redbird to earn the MVC Player of the Week award this year. Leggett had team highs of 18 kills and 20 digs, recording her 19th double-digit kill match and 13 double-double of the season.
Newcomers Tony Lewis and Austin Hill had a strong showing in the men's basketball debut at SIU-E, according to
The Pantagraph:
With only three players -- Osiris Eldridge, Dinma Odiakosa and Lloyd Phillips -- returning with much experience, the Redbirds need Lewis and Hill to contribute immediately. They aren't afforded on-the-job training like the five ISU freshmen.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Illinois State used balance scoring and strong shooting in the second half to down Truman State, 74-48, in exhibition play on Doug Collins Court at Redbird Arena Tuesday night.
This is the only public exhibition for Illinois State before opening the season Sunday at SIU-Edwardsville. Quincy lost to Notre Dame (75-54) and Illinois (84-63), prior to its third exhibition game of the season against the Redbirds. The Hawks begin their regular-season schedule Sunday as well, when they host Upper Iowa.
The Illinois State women's soccer team will face the bracket No. 3 seed Florida (15-5-2) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament as announced Monday by the NCAA on ESPNews. Friday's game is set to take place in Columbus, Ohio.
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The Illinois State men's basketball team will play in its only exhibition game tonight against Quincy, according to
The Pantagraph:
ISU entertains Division II Quincy at 7:05 p.m., with Jankovich eager to see how his slew of newcomers performs in a game-like setting.
The Illinois State football team holds a 5-4 overall record when they were picked to finish in eighth place in the preseason poll, according to
The Pantagraph:
Yet the small steps of improvement Spack and his staff preached have given way to purposeful leaps. ISU prepares for Saturday's noon Valley game at Youngstown State with a 5-4 overall record and a 4-2 league mark that matches Northern Iowa for third.
The Illinois State women's basketball team defeated Truman State Wednesday night, 74-48, according to
The Pantagraph:
As Illinois State cruised to a 74-48 exhibition victory over Truman State on Tuesday, Coach Robin Pingeton saw enough cruise in the Redbirds' approach to leave her a bit queasy.
Monday, November 9, 2009
For the first time in six years, the Illinois State women's soccer team clinched a bid for the NCAA Tournament after winning the 2009 Missouri Valley Conference Tournament Sunday in a 1-0 shutout of Creighton in Omaha, Neb.
Senior placekicker Zach Kutch set a new school and Missouri Valley Football Conference record with his career performance in Illinois State 25-7 home win over Western Illinois Saturday. For his effort, Kutch was named the MVFC Special Teams Player of the Week by the league office Sunday.
Illinois State kicker Zach Kutch set a new career, school, and Missouri Valley Football Conference record by kicking six field goals in the Redbird's 25-7 win over Western Illinois on Saturday. Cliffton Gordon scored the `Birds only touchdown of the day on his way to rushing for 124 yards.
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After defeating Creighton at the MVC tournament, the ISU soccer team will advance to the NCAA, according to
The Pantagraph:
Sophomore Jessica Carlson's goal six minutes into the second half was all the top-seeded Illinois State women's soccer team needed Sunday as the Redbirds knocked off No. 3 seed Creighton, 1-0, in front of 503 at Morrison Stadium.
Senior Zach Kutch set an ISU and MVC record with six fieldgoals against Western Illinois, Saturday, according to
The Pantagraph:
Kutch booted field goals of 32 and 48 yards in the second quarter. In rapid fashion, the senior from Milton, Fla., connected on third-quarter attempts of 40, 45, 39 and 19 yards.
The 1999 ISU football team was honored during halftime of Illinois State's game against Western Illinois. The 1999 team holds the school record for most wins, according to
The Pantagraph:
The 1999 squad certainly did that. In the final year of Coach Todd Berry's tenure, ISU went 6-0 to win the Gateway Conference championship and earn a spot in the Division I-AA playoffs.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
The Illinois State volleyball team will embark on its final road trip of the regular season this weekend. The Redbirds visit No. 25 Northern Iowa Friday and Bradley Saturday. Both matches are set for 7 p.m.
The Illinois State men's basketball conducted an open scrimmage in front of 1,000 fans on Doug Collins Court at Redbird Arena Wednesday afternoon. The Redbirds went head-to-head over four quarters with the first three being eight minutes in length and the final quarter lasting four minutes. The final result saw the Black team post a 70-53 win over the Red team, as each team changed rosters throughout the workout.
Illinois State senior guard Maggie Krick has been selected as a candidate for the 2009-10 Lowe's Senior CLASS Award in women's basketball. Krick is among 30 finalists who all represent different schools from 14 Division I conferences.
Illinois State senior Scott Krapf, juniors Sarah Glowacki and Kirsten Lang, along with sophomore Aisha Praught were named to the 2009 Missouri Valley Conference Cross Country Scholar-Athlete teams as announced by the conference office Tuesday.
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ISU's newcomers seem to be settling in to the ISU men's basketball routine. The Redbird held a scrimmage Wednesday that was open to the public, according to
The Pantagraph:
Jankovich mixed up the Red and Black squads throughout three eight-minute quarters and a final four-minute period. The three seniors led the way in scoring with Lloyd Phillips getting 16 points, followed by Dinma Odiakosa (15) and Osiris Eldridge (14).
Senior Maggie Krick was selected as a candidate for the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award, according to
The Pantagraph:
A national media committee will select 10 men's and women's finalists in late January. Those names will be placed on the official ballot for a nationwide vote beginning Feb. 3 and ending March 17. The winners will be announced in early April.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Winners of two straight games, Illinois State returns home for an in-state showdown with Western Illinois Saturday at Hancock Stadium. The Redbirds are coming off an impressive 24-14 road win at Missouri State last Saturday, where they held the Bears to just 31 yards rushing. The Leathernecks have lost their last seven games, including a 14-7 loss Saturday against North Dakota State at home.
After more than two weeks of practice, the Illinois State women's basketball team is ready to open the 2009-10 season against real competition. The Redbirds host Division II Kentuckey Wesleyan in an exhibition game Tuesday at 7:05 p.m.
As if an 18-home game schedule wasn't enough, fans of the Illinois State basketball program will have another opportunity to see the 2009-10 Redbirds in person Wednesday night. Head coach Tim Jankovich and his staff will conduct an intrasquad scrimmage on Doug Collins Court at Redbird Arena beginning at 5:30 p.m.
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The ISU women's basketball team will play an exhibition game against Kentucky Wesleyan tonight at 7:05 p.m., according to
The Pantagraph:
The Illinois State women's basketball team channels the abundant energy of preseason practices toward an opponent for the first time this season today.
Sophomore Nick Bledsoe was named the offensive lineman of the week by the Missouri Valley Conference, according to
The Pantagraph:
He was credited with a pancake block and two knockdowns against and helped running back Cliffton Gordon compile a career-high 122 yards rushing.
Former Redbird Kevin Glenn will face his Winnipeg, which is his old team, this weekend in a pivotal game in the CFL, according to
TheSpec:
The Glenn storyline is particularly enticing because, while a win secures the Ticats the right to host the East Division semifinal Nov. 15, a loss by the Bombers will end their season. The Cats make the post-season regardless, providing Friday's Edmonton-B.C. contest doesn't end in a tie.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Illinois State receiver Brandon Venson caught just one pass during Saturday's contest at Missouri State and he wasn't even the intended receiver. The catch however, was the difference in the game as Venson hauled in a 38-yard tipped hail mary pass from Matt Brown as time expired in the first half to propel the Redbirds to a, 24-14, win over the Bears at Plaster Field.
Scott Krapf won the men's 8K race at the 2009 State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Cross Country Championships Saturday, which was held at the Newman Golf Course in Peoria, Ill. Krapf is the first Redbird to capture the individual championship since Christian Goy in 2002.
It was an intense three sets as the Redbirds (10-14, 5-8 MVC) fell to Southern Illinois (17-7, 6-7 MVC) for the first time in 13-straight matches. Junior Mallory Leggett had another historical night by surpassing 1,000 career digs. The `Birds fell to the Salukis in three-consecutive sets (25-23, 25-22, 25-17) Saturday night.
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With a Hail Mary pass from Matt Brown to Brandon Venson, the Illinois State football team defeated Missouri State, 24-14, according to
The Pantagraph:
The ISU defense blanked the Bears in the second half for a 24-14 victory before a homecoming crowd of 12,115.
Illinois State senior cross country runner Scott Krapf won the MVC individual championship Saturday at the Newman Golf Course, according to
The Pantagraph:
Scott Krapf won the men's 8K race at the Missouri Valley Conference cross country championships Saturday at Newman Golf Course, becoming the first Redbird to capture the individual title since Christian Goy in 2002.
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