Illinois State Basketball 2019 Promotional Schedule

The Illinois State Athletics Marketing Office has announced additional promotional events for the MVC portion of the 2019-20 basketball season.

Tuesday, Jan. 7 vs. Missouri State

Student for a Day. The game features $15 100-level (lower bowl) end zone tickets. Each person that purchases a ticket also receives a Red Alert t-shirt while supplies last (t-shirt size not guaranteed). Ticket link: http://bit.ly/B19MSUWeek

Saturday, Jan. 25 vs. Southern Illinois

Have fun with the Redbirds and use the #BackTheBirds for Social Media day featuring fun social and digital app promotions throughout the game.

Wednesday, Jan. 29 vs. Evansville

AFNI Honor Roll night featuring the halftime AFNI recognition for Redbird student-athletes who achieved a 3.0 or higher GPA in the fall semester.

Saturday, Feb. 8 vs. Indiana State

17th annual Taste of Redbirds held in Horton Field House from 4-6:30 p.m. featuring local food vendors and a beer garden. Admission to the Taste is free, but food and beverage does cost money. Jim Cornelison, famed vocalist and national anthem singer will perform the Star Spangled Banner. The special halftime performance is courtesy of fan favorite K9 Crew Trick Dog Show. The game will also feature special events for those in the Fraternity and Sorority Life system at Illinois State. 

Saturday, Feb. 15 vs. Valparaiso

Retro night as Illinois State will have a halftime recognition for men's basketball's 1,000-Point Club reunion. The 1,000 point scorers in attendance will take part in a free autograph signing open to the public on the Redbird Arena concourse section 119 prior to the game. Fans can get a commemorative poster signed from 5:15-5:45 p.m.

Also, high school drumline students will be able to participate in a pre-game clinic and perform pre-game, in-game, and at halftime with the Illinois State Drumline. To register contact Dr. Ben Stiers, Assistant Director of Bands and Percussion at Illinois State University by phone at 309-438-0017 or by email at mbstier@ilstu.edu.

Saturday, Feb. 22 vs. Drake

Help celebrate Senior Day, as the program will honor Zach Copeland, Ricky Torres, Hank Beard, Jaycee Hillsman, and Madison Williams in a pregame ceremony. The game will also feature the Daddy/Daughter Day and Dance Clinic, as the Redline Express Danceline will perform a pre-game clinic with participants able to purchase 200-level tickets for just $5 in the end zone. The clinic will cap at 125 participants and will include a meal and in-game performance. Post-game there will be a dance on the court. To register for the clinic, please call (309) 438-8000.

Wednesday, Feb. 26 vs. Bradley

I-74 Rivalry game will feature national halftime act and Gamma Phi Circus alumnus Cornell Freeney.