The women’s basketball team extended its season and played in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 14 years by capturing the Missouri Valley Conference championship in March. The NCAA appearance was the sixth overall for the women’s basketball program, with the most recent occurring in 2008.
Unit: Athletics
Illinois State officially breaks ground on Indoor Practice Facility
Many years in the making, Illinois State University held the official groundbreaking ceremony for the Indoor Practice Facility.
Retirement celebration for Julie Paska, April 20
llinois State University will celebrate the 34-year career of Julie Paska ’85, Athletics senior academic advisor, from 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, at the Aaron Leetch Stadium Club, with remarks being delivered at 4 p.m.
Illinois State named Play4Kay national winner
The Illinois State women’s basketball program was recognized as a 2022 Play4Kay National Award Winner, as announced by the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.
A Long-time Voice for ISU Athletics, Lance Lippert
Dr. Lance Lippert has been a long-time voice for ISU athletics with his extensive and reputable PA (public address) announcing background. Lance is also a noteworthy figure within the School of Communication.
Title IX anniversary adds meaning to women’s basketball NCAA tournament berth
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Title IX makes the Redbird women’s basketball March Madness appearance that much more meaningful because of Illinois State’s rich history in women’s athletics.
NCAA Tournament tickets, fan bus, and Redbird parties
Get your tickets, hop on the bus or join a watch party to cheer for our Birds.
Illinois State announces Allie Matters as head volleyball coach
Allie Matters has been named the eighth head coach in the history of the Redbird volleyball program.
Redbird women’s basketball team ‘hungry’ for conference tournament success
The fourth-seeded Illinois State women’s basketball team tips off Missouri Valley Conference Tournament play Friday, March 11 at 2:30 p.m. against fifth-seeded Loyola Chicago at TaxSlayer Center in Moline.
Ryan Pedon named head coach of Illinois State men’s basketball
Longtime standout assistant coach Ryan Pedon has been named the 20th head coach in the storied history of the Illinois State men’s basketball program.