Illinois State Advances to the semifinals of WNIT for third-straight season

The Illinois State women’s basketball team remains perfect at home, as the Redbirds defeated Arkansas, 60-49, in the quarterfinal round of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) Sunday afternoon on Doug Collins Court at Redbird Arena. Illinois State’s home record improves to 17-0, and extends the all-time WNIT home record to 10-1. With the win,

Annual Cinco de Redbirds scheduled

Annual event provides support for women’s Athletics. Join Illinois State women’s Athletics teams, coaches, administrators, and fans from 5-7 p.m. on April 26 in Redbird Arena for the sixth annual Cinco de Redbirds event. As in years past, this fundraiser exclusively for women carries a Mexican theme. Participants are treated to food, beverages, and an

Honor the season with Redbird women’s basketball

Alumni invited to celebrate the effort of student-athletes. The Illinois State Athletics Department will honor members of the women’s basketball team and celebrate the accomplishments of the 2010-2011 season on April 7. A season-highlight video will be shared, annual team awards presented, and seniors recognized. The event begins at 7 p.m. at Redbird Arena. Doors

April brings plenty of opportunities to see ISU baseball and softball

Both teams are eager to catch tourney title this spring. The Illinois State baseball and softball teams were both preseason Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) favorites to win the league title in 2011. April will prove critical in their quest to do just that, as both teams have double-digit home games on the schedule. The Redbird

Events planned around annual Spring Red-White football game

A full day of fun concludes with scrimmage at Hancock Stadium. The Illinois State Athletics Department invites all Redbird fans to a day of family activities and fun before, during, and after the annual ISU football Red-White Spring Game on Saturday, April 23. The day begins at 9 a.m. with the Athletics Department’s annual garage

Support Illinois State women’s teams

Annual Cinco de Redbirds event set for April. Join Illinois State women’s athletics teams, coaches, administrators, and supporters from 5-7 p.m. on April 26 in Redbird Arena for the sixth annual Cinco de Redbirds event. As in years past, this fundraiser for women only carries a Mexican theme. Those in attendance will be treated to

Redbird athletes eager to get back on the diamond

Baseball and softball season tickets are now available. Survive a long, cold winter by starting to think about the sights and smells of spring, like attending an Illinois State baseball or softball game. There is nothing better than enjoying a hot dog outdoors while watching your Redbirds belt another home run, or sitting in the

Baseball and softball broadcast schedule released

Follow Redbird action on radio or online. The Illinois State Athletics Department and the WJBC COUNTRY Financial Redbird Radio Network are ready to keep you connected to the baseball and softball action this spring through Internet and radio broadcasts. The upcoming season marks the beginning of a partnership with the Miller Media Group to air

March to the Arch

Valley basketball tournament action about to begin. Illinois State fans are making plans to support the Redbirds by attending the 2011 State Farm Missouri Valley Conference men’s and women’s basketball tournaments. The men’s tournament runs from March 3-6 and will once again be played at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri. The following weekend,

Redbird baseball team receives championship rings

After claiming its first regular-season Missouri Valley Conference championship and its first Missouri Valley Conference tournament title since 1994, head coach Mark Kingston presented the Illinois State baseball team and support staff with championship rings to remember the historic run. The Redbirds earned the automatic bid to the 2010 NCAA Tournament and were selected as