The Illinois State basketball and volleyball seasons are just around the corner, and although spectators will not be in the stands at Redbird Arena due to State of Illinois COVID-19 regulations, fans can ensure they are in attendance in the form of a fan cut out.
Unit: Athletics
Former Redbird is now bullpen catcher for AL champion Rays
Former Illinois State catcher Jean Ramirez ’16 is the bullpen catcher for the Tampa Bay Rays, who are playing in the World Series.
Search for director of Athletics underway
Illinois State University is conducting a national search for the next director of Athletics.
ISU Athletics announces “Keep Rising” fundraising campaign for COVID-19 relief
Illinois State Athletics launched the public phase of the Keep Rising campaign, a special fund to help the department offset the loss of revenue caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact across college athletics.
Illinois State Director of Athletics Larry Lyons announces retirement
Illinois State Director of Athletics Larry Lyons announced that he plans to retire near the end of the calendar year, closing the book on a distinguished 33-year run as an athletics administrator at ISU.
Redbird Athletics partners with brand marketing consultant Jeremy Darlow
The Illinois State Athletics Department has partnered with brand marketing consultant and best-selling author Jeremy Darlow to assist Redbird student-athletes in developing and growing their personal brands.
Missouri Valley Conference unveils 2020-21 league schedule
The Missouri Valley Conference announced the league’s men’s and women’s basketball schedules, consisting of 18 games with a home and away contest with each of the nine other Valley schools.
Redbirds assist McLean County Health Department with contact tracing
The Mennonite College of Nursing (MCN) and the Department of Health Sciences have teamed up with the McLean County Health Department (MCHD) to facilitate contact tracing to help slow the spread of the virus.
James Robinson named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month
Former Illinois State football player James Robinson (2015-19) was named the Offensive Rookie of the Month for his performance in the month of September, as announced by the National Football League (NFL) on Thursday morning.
Basketball alumnus creates scholarship
Joe Galvin ’80 left his mark at ISU by scoring more than 1,000 points and setting a school record of 132 career blocks while a member of the men’s basketball team.