No. 2 Redbirds Host No. 7 Spiders in FCS Quarterfinals

With 19 consecutive home wins under its belt, No. 2 seed Illinois State (10-2) will look to increase that streak to 20 games when it hosts No. 7 seed Richmond (9-3) in a quarterfinal match up between two of the best programs in FCS football.

A total of 12 added Redbirds selected to All-MVFC teams

Illinois State vs. Western Illinois

A total of 12 Illinois State football players were named to the All-Missouri Valley Football Conference teams Monday by the league office, highlighted by five MVFC First-Team selections that included MVFC Offensive Player of the Year Marshaun Coprich. Find out more at GoRedbirds.com.

Redbirds advance with 36-19 win over the Leathernecks

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After falling behind early in the third quarter, the Illinois State football team bounced back for a 36-19 win over Western Illinois in the second round of the FCS Playoffs on Saturday afternoon at Hancock Stadium. Find stats, a recap video, photos, and more at GoRedbirds.com.

UAB Hot second half grounds Redbirds

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UAB put together a 26-4 run midway through the second half and shot 57 percent after the break to secure a 74-61 victory over the Illinois State men’s basketball team Saturday night on Doug Collins Court at Redbird Arena. Find out more at GoRedbirds.com.

Women’s hoops falls to DePaul

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No. 23/18 DePaul outscored the Illinois State women’s basketball team, 31-8, in the second quarter, and the Redbirds couldn’t overcome the deficit, as it fell, 89-41, inside McGrath-Phillips Arena Saturday night. Find out more at GoRedbirds.com.

No. 2 seed Redbirds host Leathernecks in FCS playoff second round

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SETTING THE SCENE Date: Dec. 5, 2015 Location: Normal, Illinois Kickoff: 1 p.m. CT Stadium: Hancock Stadium Stadium Capacity: 13,391 Series: WIU leads 50-44-3 Watch: ESPN3 No. 2 seed Illinois State (9-2, 7-1 MVFC) will face off against a familiar foe in the second round of the FCS playoffs, when they host MVFC and in-state rival Western Illinois for the second time

Barry selected for MVFC all-newcomer team

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Illinois State redshirt freshman Brannon Barry was needed all over the field in 2015 and his hard work was rewarded Tuesday with a selection to the Missouri Valley Football Conference All-Newcomer Team. Barry was one of 20 freshmen or redshirt freshmen to be named to this year’s team, which is comprised of first-year league players

Reggie’s Kids Club Night set for December 30

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When the Illinois State men’s basketball team hosts its Missouri Valley Conference opener against Missouri State on Wednesday, Dec. 30 at 7 p.m., all Reggie’s Kids Club members have the opportunity to RSVP for one free game ticket per member. Advance registration for this special event is required by Friday, Dec. 18. The offer is

Women’s hoops fall to SIUE

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The Illinois State women’s basketball fell to visiting SIUE, 65-57, in a non-conference game on Doug Collins Court at Redbird Arena Tuesday night. Find stats, photos, and more at GoRedbirds.com.

Donors needed for December 4 blood drive

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The Illinois State baseball team and the American Red Cross are seeking donors for their 11th-annual blood drive on Friday, December 4, in the Redbird Room at Redbird Arena.