Illinois State Director of Athletics Larry Lyons rewarded three head coaches with contract extensions in early November: head baseball coach Steve Holm, head women’s basketball coach Kristen Gillespie and director of track and field/cross country Jeff Bovee.
Unit: Athletics
Illinois State women’s basketball releases promotional schedule
The Illinois State women’s basketball team has announced the promotional schedule for the rest of the 2019-20 season. Details about specific promotions can be found below.
Redbird soccer’s Del Fava named MVC Player of the Year
Illinois State soccer student-athlete Kate Del Fava capped off a successful collegiate career during the second weekend of November, being honored as the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year while leading her team to the conference championship game.
Stop by Reggie’s Homecoming Tailgate for free food and live music on October 26
Reggie Redbird invites students to have fun before the big game on October 26 at his Homecoming Tailgate, starting at 11:30 a.m. Students and guests can enjoy free food, live music, yard games, a photo booth, and prizes.
Kate Del Fava named finalist for Senior CLASS Award
Illinois State soccer standout Kate Del Fava is one of ten NCAA Division I women’s soccer student-athletes selected as a finalist for the 2019 Senior CLASS Award, the organization announced Friday.
Men’s basketball announces 2019-20 promotional schedule
Illinois State has announced the 2019-20 promotional schedule for the upcoming basketball season. Special game features for the upcoming season are listed below. The complete schedule can be found at GoRedbirds.com. Wednesday, November 6 vs. Belmont The 2019–20 regular-season opener brings in NCAA Tournament participant Belmont as the first 700 students through the doors will
Halle Bloom makes debut for Redbirds
Illinois State soccer’s favorite teammate, 11-year-old Halle Bloom, made her debut at Adelaide Street Field prior to Friday, September 13’s home match versus Utah State.
World Series hero Neal Cotts offers fellow Redbird Paul DeJong postseason advice
This fall St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong will try to follow in the footsteps of fellow Illinois State Redbird Neal Cotts and become a postseason baseball hero.
Redbird Arena upgrades enhance fan experience
Over the summer Redbird Arena underwent a series of upgrades to enhance the fan experience.
Homecoming 2019 watch parties planned
Regional alumni networks will host Homecoming To Go watch parties on Saturday, October 26.