https://goredbirds.com/rss.aspx?path=generalLatest news items for Illinois State University Athleticsen-us60https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/6/25/general-swimming-diving-locker-room-volleyball-office-suite-to-be-named-for-mercer-family.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/6/25/general-swimming-diving-locker-room-volleyball-office-suite-to-be-named-for-mercer-family.aspxGeneral, Swimming & Diving, Volleyball

Illinois State Athletics announced on Thursday that the swimming and diving locker room will be named the Mercer Family Locker Room and the volleyball office suite inside CEFCU Arena will be named the Mary Mercer Volleyball Office Suite, following a significant investment from longtime Redbird supporter Mary Mercer and family.]]>soccer battle birdThu, 25 Jun 2026 09:44:00 CST361061https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/6/17/general-how-bout-those-redbirds-a-2025-26-year-in-review.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/6/17/general-how-bout-those-redbirds-a-2025-26-year-in-review.aspxGeneral

The 2025-26 season was certainly a memorable one for Redbird Athletics, as ISU saw record success on and off the field of play. The year was highlighted by tremendous individual and team athletic successes, fantastic academic achievements, and Athletic Department honors that solidified an all-around exciting year for the Redbirds]]>Year In ReviewWed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 CST361060https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/6/3/general-illinois-state-earns-2025-26-mvc-all-academic-award.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/6/3/general-illinois-state-earns-2025-26-mvc-all-academic-award.aspxGeneral, Academics

For the first time in program history, Illinois State University has been awarded the 2025-26 Missouri Valley Conference All-Academic Award, as announced Wednesday by the league office.]]>MVC Academic AwardWed, 3 Jun 2026 10:02:00 CST361054https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/5/30/track-field-rivers-qualifies-for-ncaa-championships-with-school-record-performance.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/5/30/track-field-rivers-qualifies-for-ncaa-championships-with-school-record-performance.aspxGeneral, Track & Field

Illinois State senior Macee Rivers punched her ticket to the NCAA Track & Field Championships in Eugene, Ore., after posting a school-record time of 13.02 in the 100-meter hurdles on Saturday evening at the NCAA West Preliminary Round.]]>Macee happySat, 30 May 2026 19:13:00 CST3161053https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/5/28/general-illinois-state-wins-2025-26-missouri-valley-conference-all-sports-championship.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/5/28/general-illinois-state-wins-2025-26-missouri-valley-conference-all-sports-championship.aspxGeneral

For the sixth time in the last seven seasons and for the second-straight year, Illinois State has won the Missouri Valley Conference All-Sports Championship as announced by the Conference office Thursday. Notably, Illinois State has won 18 all-sports crowns and has finished first, second, or third in 32 of the past 35 years.]]>All Sports TrophyThu, 28 May 2026 13:00:00 CST361049https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/5/20/general-redbird-athletics-unveils-percy-family-hall-of-fame-display-inside-cefcu-arena.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/5/20/general-redbird-athletics-unveils-percy-family-hall-of-fame-display-inside-cefcu-arena.aspxGeneral

Illinois State Athletics officially unveiled a permanent display for the ISU Athletics Percy Family Hall of Fame inside CEFCU Arena on Wednesday, with past Hall of Famers, friends, donors, supporters and staff on hand to commemorate the occasion.]]>Hall of FameWed, 20 May 2026 12:48:00 CST361034https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/5/7/general-redbird-athletics-set-to-honor-90-plus-spring-summer-graduates.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/5/7/general-redbird-athletics-set-to-honor-90-plus-spring-summer-graduates.aspxGeneral

Over 90 current and former Illinois State student-athletes are expected to earn degrees in May or August, after completing work during the Spring 2026 semester. Each of the graduates were presented with a special stole designating them as a Redbird student-athletes and each will have the opportunity to walk in one of the five commencement ceremonies to be held on Friday and Saturday at CEFCU Arena.]]>GraduationThu, 7 May 2026 12:06:00 CST360995https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/5/5/general-illinois-state-athletics-posts-record-high-ncaa-apr-score.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/5/5/general-illinois-state-athletics-posts-record-high-ncaa-apr-score.aspxGeneral

Illinois State Athletics earned a new record high single-year Academic Progress Rate score of 996 in the NCAA's latest Division I APR report released today. The previous high score, 991, was set last year. Also announced today was the Redbirds' four-year APR score of 991, which exceeds the national average of 986, and is a two-point increase from last year.]]>soccer battle birdTue, 5 May 2026 12:17:00 CST360992https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/29/general-redbird-stars-honored-at-reggie-awards-banquet-wednesday-night.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/29/general-redbird-stars-honored-at-reggie-awards-banquet-wednesday-night.aspxGeneral

Illinois State Athletics' best were recognized for their achievements on Wednesday night, as Redbird student-athletes, coaches, administrators, faculty, staff and supporters gathered at CEFCU Arena for the annual Reggie Awards, sponsored by Illinois State Credit Union.]]>Reggie AwardsWed, 29 Apr 2026 21:49:00 CST360974https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/29/general-2026-weisbecker-athletic-fund-golf-classic-set-for-july-24.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/29/general-2026-weisbecker-athletic-fund-golf-classic-set-for-july-24.aspxGeneral

Illinois State Athletics invites you to join Redbird student-athletes, coaches, staff, alumni, fans, and community members for the fourth annual Weisbecker Athletic Fund Golf Classic, presented by First Site Apartments, on Friday, July 24, at Weibring Golf Club.]]>Golf CartsWed, 29 Apr 2026 09:20:00 CST360969