https://goredbirds.com/rss.aspx?path=softballLatest news items for Illinois State University Athleticsen-us60https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/11/softball-redbirds-drop-series-finale-to-sycamores.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/11/softball-redbirds-drop-series-finale-to-sycamores.aspxSoftball

Illinois State softball celebrated a historic moment on Saturday with the official dedication of Melinda Fischer Field, but, despite the pregame festivities, Indiana State rallied late to defeat the Redbirds, 7-6, in the series finale at Marian Kneer Stadium.]]>flowersSat, 11 Apr 2026 17:30:00 CST960894https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/10/softball-kramos-earns-100th-career-win.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/10/softball-kramos-earns-100th-career-win.aspxSoftball

A milestone moment highlighted a successful day for Illinois State softball, as head coach Tina Kramos earned her 100th career win in a 5-2 victory over Indiana State in game one before the Redbirds finished off a doubleheader sweep at Marian Kneer Stadium on Friday.]]>Kramos 100thFri, 10 Apr 2026 19:45:00 CST960889https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/9/softball-redbirds-set-to-host-sycamores.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/9/softball-redbirds-set-to-host-sycamores.aspxSoftball

The Illinois State softball team hosts Missouri Valley Conference foe Indiana State in a three-game series this weekend at Marian Kneer Stadium. Friday's doubleheader is set for a 2 p.m. first pitch, with the series finale slated for 2 p.m. CT on Saturday.]]>SBThu, 9 Apr 2026 14:45:00 CST960887https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/8/softball-redbirds-smother-flames-in-doubleheader-sweep.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/8/softball-redbirds-smother-flames-in-doubleheader-sweep.aspxSoftball

Illinois State softball erupted for 17 runs on 17 hits to cruise past UIC, 17-2, in five innings during the series opener before claiming the doubleheader sweep with a 5-1 victory in the nightcap on Wednesday at Flames Field.]]>MeeksWed, 8 Apr 2026 20:02:00 CST960882https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/7/softball-redbirds-head-to-uic-for-mvc-doubleheader.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/7/softball-redbirds-head-to-uic-for-mvc-doubleheader.aspxSoftball

Illinois State softball heads to Chicago for a Missouri Valley Conference doubleheader against UIC on Wednesday. First pitch is set for 3 p.m. CT at Flames Field, and both games will be streamed on ESPN+.]]>Bella and TatumTue, 7 Apr 2026 15:45:00 CST960877https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/7/softball-ava-boyer-named-mvc-freshman-of-the-week.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/7/softball-ava-boyer-named-mvc-freshman-of-the-week.aspxSoftball

Illinois State softball's Ava Boyer was named the Missouri Valley Conference Freshman of the Week, the league office announced Tuesday afternoon.]]>Ava BoyerTue, 7 Apr 2026 13:00:00 CST960876https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/3/softball-redbirds-battle-weather-delays-split-with-valpo.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/3/softball-redbirds-battle-weather-delays-split-with-valpo.aspxSoftball

Illinois State softball split its doubleheader against Valparaiso, taking game one, 9-2, before falling, 7-1, in  the nightcap that was called due to weather on Friday at Marian Kneer Stadium.]]>bella hrFri, 3 Apr 2026 19:56:00 CST960865https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/1/softball-redbirds-set-to-host-doubleheader-with-valpo.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/1/softball-redbirds-set-to-host-doubleheader-with-valpo.aspxSoftball

Illinois State returns home to host Valparaiso in a conference doubleheader on Friday. First pitch is slated for 2 p.m. CT at Marian Kneer Stadium.]]>isu sb homeWed, 1 Apr 2026 11:27:00 CST960851https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/3/31/softball-redbirds-down-fighting-illini.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/3/31/softball-redbirds-down-fighting-illini.aspxSoftball

Illinois State softball grabbed an early lead to defeat Big Ten foe Illinois, 8-4, on Tuesday afternoon at Eichelberger Field.]]>avaTue, 31 Mar 2026 17:30:00 CST960845https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/3/30/softball-redbirds-travel-to-champaign-for-midweek-matchup.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/3/30/softball-redbirds-travel-to-champaign-for-midweek-matchup.aspxSoftball

Illinois State softball travels to Champaign, Ill., for a single game against the Illinois Fighting Illini of the Big Ten on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. CT at Eichelberger Field.]]>ils sbMon, 30 Mar 2026 14:07:00 CST960838