Still running on adrenaline from coaching Ohio State in the NCAA Tournament two days prior while simultaneously beginning his new role as Illinois State’s head men’s basketball coach, Ryan Pedon paused to chat with a new colleague who was on a similarly chaotic ride—newly hired head volleyball coach Allie Matters.
Unit: Athletics
Freshman gymnast Jaye Mack rises to NCAA tournament
Illinois State freshman gymnast Jaye Mack competed in this year’s NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championship.
Where are they now? Owen Miller
Owen Miller made his first opening day big league roster when he started the season with the Cleveland Guardians.
Practice facility pledge honors administrator
An anonymous pair of donors made a $1.5 million gift commitment to the Indoor Practice Facility and to honor the legacy of former Deputy Director of Athletics Aaron Leetch.
Top accolades for two student-athletes
Basketball player Mary Crompton ’21 and golfer Ali Schrock ended their season on a high note as their teams advanced to NCAA play and they each garnered high honors for their success as student-athletes.
Redbird trivia: Summer 2022
Try your luck at our summer 2022 edition of Redbird trivia.
Women’s teams take Valley championships
The women’s tennis and golf teams celebrated successful seasons during which they both won the Missouri Valley Conference tournament championship to advance to the NCAA Tournament.
Athletic Director Kyle Brennan receives contract extension
Illinois State University announced a contract extension for Director of Athletics Kyle Brennan. Beginning July 1, 2022, the extension runs until June 30, 2027.
Ryan Cermak drafted to Tampa Bay Rays
Ryan Cermak has been selected in the second round by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2022 MLB Draft.
Catch ISU baseball’s Ryan Cermak and Steve Holm on Redbird Buzz
Redbird baseball’s star center fielder Ryan Cermak and head coach Steve Holm join Redbird Buzz to discuss Cermak’s stellar season and the upcoming Major League Baseball (MLB) draft.