Redbird Softball Adds Andrews to 2011 Roster

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...

Nelson and Olson Named NFCA Third-Team All-Americans

Juniors Kara Nelson and Abby Olson became the highest recognized Redbirds by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA), when they were named to the 2010 Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division I All-America Third-Team Wednesday afternoon. It was ...

Three Redbirds Named MVC Softball Scholar-Athletes

Illinois State junior second baseman Kara Nelson and sophomore pitcher Megan Warner were named to the Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete First Team, while senior center fielder Beth Current earned honorable mention honors, as announced by ...

ISU's Softball Season Ends at NCAA Regional against Wright State, 10-8

Abby Olson's three-run home run in the first inning was not enough, as the Illinois State softball team's season ended at the hands of Wright State, 10-8, Saturday afternoon at the 2010 NCAA Division I Regionals at Alumni Field on Michigan's...

ISU Drops a Heartbreaker to Notre Dame in Extra Innings, 1-0

After seven innings of scoreless softball, the Illinois State (32-19) softball team fell to Notre Dame (46-10), 1-0, in the eighth inning of the Redbirds' first game in the 2010 NCAA Division I Regionals at Alumni Field on Michigan's campus Friday...

Time Change for Friday's Softball Game against Notre Dame

Due to the threat of possible rain showers later in the day, the Illinois State softball team's first game in the 2010 NCAA Division I Softball Championship against Notre Dame has been moved up to a 1:30 p.m. (CST) start time at Alumni Field on...