Illinois State will host the 2019 Missouri Valley Conference Baseball Championship at Duffy Bass Field, as announced by the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) office.
Illinois State to host 2019 MVC baseball championship
Topic: Athletics
Redbird cross-country/track and field named MVC Program of the Year
The Illinois State track and field and cross-country team has been named the Missouri Valley Conference 2017-2018 Program of the Year based on their performance in cross-country, indoor track and field, and outdoor track and field.
Summer updates at the Student Fitness Center
Hey, Redbirds! We hope you’ve had a great start to your summer so far. We’re taking advantage of the slower summer days by doing some upkeep throughout our Student Fitness Center and McCormick Hall.
Redbird football finds success over NFL Draft Weekend
Years of hard work and dedication on the football field paid off for Illinois State All-American defensive back Davontae Harris when he was selected in the fifth round (No. 151 overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. Another Redbird All-American, defensive lineman Dalton Keene, agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Rams.
Redbird women claim sixth MVC Outdoor Track and Field title
On the final day of the 2018 MVC Outdoor Track and Field Championships, hosted by Indiana State, the Illinois State women came away with their sixth Valley team title, totaling 191.5 points. The Redbird men came up just short of an MVC Championship, finishing as the runner-up with 169 points.
Football ticket plans on sale now
Redbird Football season tickets are on sale now with partial ticket plans also available.
Over 70 Redbird student-athletes participate in spring commencement
A total of 73 Illinois State student-athletes graduate this spring (May or August) and were recognized at Illinois State’s spring commencement ceremonies, May 11-12. The 73 student-athletes represent 18 of ISU’s 19 athletics teams.
Inside Look: Owen Strength and Conditioning Center
On Redbird Arena’s lower level, tucked behind the stands just paces from the hardwood so familiar to basketball fans, sits the Owen Strength and Conditioning Center.
Celebrating excellence: Two Redbirds honored as superior athletes and scholars
Rachel Root ’17 and Wes Ward ’17 were recognized last fall as the top student-athletes at the Reggie’s, the annual Athletics academic excellence awards ceremony sponsored by State Farm Insurance Company.
Conference picks Adam to receive courage award
Steve Adams received the 2017 MVC Most Courageous Award, which honors individuals who demonstrate unusual courage when faced with an illness or tragedy. Adams is battling Stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
