During Redbird football’s home opener September 7, the stands of Hancock Stadium transformed into a sea of red, filled to the brim with cheering fans.
Unit: Athletics
2019 ISU Athletics Percy Family Hall of Fame Class announced
The 2019 Illinois State Athletics Percy Family Hall of Fame class will induct four individuals this October during Homecoming weekend.
Illinois State announces 2019-2020 basketball schedules
The Illinois State men’s and women’s basketball teams have released their schedules for the upcoming 2019-20 seasons.
Illinois State, CUE Audio partner to create new Redbird game day tradition
Illinois State Athletics is introducing a new fan engagement opportunity for the 2019-20 season that is sure to get Redbird fans excited, as the department will partner with CUE Live for a powered, crowdsourced light show sponsored by State Farm® during pregame introductions at Redbird Arena.
Redbird football player strikes balance between athletics, academics, and ROTC
Redbird football player Paul Monaco has a lot of responsibilities as a student-athlete and member of the Illinois State Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC).
Redbirds capture MVC All-Sport Trophy
For the first time since 2009-2010 season and the 13th time overall, Illinois State has been crowned the Missouri Valley Conference All-Sports Champion.
Tennis coach earns 100th victory at ISU
Six years after joining the University to lead the men’s Redbird tennis team, Mark Klysner captured his 100th win as a head coach.
Golfer, coach top MVC
Trent Wallace was named the 2019 Missouri Valley Conference Golfer of the Year, becoming the first to take the honor since Matt Miller in 2007.
Baseball team in NCAA tournament
For the fourth time in program history, the baseball team appeared in the NCAA Tournament in the spring. The team earned an at-large bid and advanced to the regional finals, finishing the season at 36 wins with a loss to Louisville.
Diamond memories: Redbird baseball’s 1969 national championship team
The Redbird baseball team won the 1969 College Division World Series, still the only team national championship in Illinois State University history.