https://goredbirds.com/rss.aspx?path=wbballLatest news items for Illinois State University Athleticsen-us60https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/10/13/womens-basketball-illinois-state-picked-second-in-mvc-preseason-poll.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/10/13/womens-basketball-illinois-state-picked-second-in-mvc-preseason-poll.aspxWomen's Basketball

The Illinois State women's basketball team was picked second in the annual Missouri Valley Conference women's basketball preseason poll announced on Tuesday. The annual preseason poll, as voted on by Valley head coaches, communications directors and a media panel, was unveiled prior to the league's media day festivities in St. Louis on Wednesday.]]>Trista FaytaTue, 13 Oct 2026 13:59:00 CST1061279https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/9/24/womens-basketball-jenna-van-schaik-joins-redbird-womens-basketball-for-2026-27.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/9/24/womens-basketball-jenna-van-schaik-joins-redbird-womens-basketball-for-2026-27.aspxWomen's Basketball

Illinois State women's basketball head coach Kristen Gillespie has announced the addition of former Mercyhurst guard Jenna Van Schaik (Cincinnati, Ohio) for the 2026-27 campaign.]]>Jenna Van SchaikThu, 24 Sep 2026 16:35:00 CST1061213https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/9/18/womens-basketball-missouri-valley-conference-unveils-2026-27-womens-basketball-slate.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/9/18/womens-basketball-missouri-valley-conference-unveils-2026-27-womens-basketball-slate.aspxWomen's Basketball

The Missouri Valley Conference office announced its 2026-27 women's basketball conference slate Friday, one that includes 10 games inside CEFCU Arena for Illinois State for Illinois State.]]>Nevaeh ThomasFri, 18 Sep 2026 10:04:00 CST1061196https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/9/15/general-isu-to-host-fourth-annual-ballin-on-beaufort-on-october-7.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/9/15/general-isu-to-host-fourth-annual-ballin-on-beaufort-on-october-7.aspxGeneral, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

The Illinois State Athletics Department, in partnership with the Town of Normal, has announced details for the fourth annual Ballin' on Beaufort, presented by CEFCU.]]>Ballin' on Beaufort 2026 ImageTue, 15 Sep 2026 10:00:00 CST361189https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/8/19/general-2026-isu-athletics-percy-family-hall-of-fame-class-announced.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/8/19/general-2026-isu-athletics-percy-family-hall-of-fame-class-announced.aspxBaseball, Football, General, Women's Basketball, Volleyball

The 2026 Illinois State Athletics Percy Family Hall of Fame class was officially announced Wednesday, as Paul DeJong (baseball), two-time Missouri Valley Conference First-Team selection and MLB veteran; Jaelyn Keene (volleyball), Four-Time First-Team All-MVC selection and current professional volleyball stalwart; James Robinson (football), three-time All-American and NFL standout; Jaci McCormack (Institutional Great Award) and Jane Widger Fulton (Campbell "Stretch" Miller Award) will each become members of the Illinois State Athletics Percy Family Hall of Fame during enshrinement ceremonies in October.]]>2026 Percy Family Hall of FameWed, 19 Aug 2026 14:00:00 CST361116https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/8/13/womens-basketball-redbird-womens-basketball-announces-2026-non-conference-slate.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/8/13/womens-basketball-redbird-womens-basketball-announces-2026-non-conference-slate.aspxWomen's Basketball

Fresh off a WNIT championship game appearance and its fourth-consecutive 20-win campaign, the Illinois State Women's Basketball program has unveiled its 2026 non-conference schedule, a slate that includes five contests inside CEFCU Arena. The non-conference portion of the schedule also features four teams that played in the postseason a year ago, including a pair of teams that advanced to the NCAA Tournament.]]>Trista FaytaThu, 13 Aug 2026 14:00:00 CST1061108https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/8/12/womens-basketball-redbird-athletics-announces-major-investment-from-cindy-moore.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/8/12/womens-basketball-redbird-athletics-announces-major-investment-from-cindy-moore.aspxSoftball, Women's Basketball, Volleyball

Illinois State Athletics announced on Wednesday that Redbird women's athletics supporter Cindy Moore has made a major gift investment that will directly support and ensure the future success of the women's basketball, volleyball and softball programs.]]>Cindy Moore Gift AnnouncementWed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:00 CST1061105https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/7/30/mens-basketball-contract-extensions-announced-for-gillespie-pedon.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/7/30/mens-basketball-contract-extensions-announced-for-gillespie-pedon.aspxMen's Basketball, Women's Basketball

Illinois State Director of Athletics Dr. Jeri Beggs announced on Thursday that contracts have been extended for ISU women's basketball head coach Kristen Gillespie and men's basketball head coach Ryan Pedon through 2031. The news comes after both programs saw extended postseason success during the 2025-26 season.]]>Men's Basketball GeneralThu, 30 Jul 2026 15:00:00 CST461088https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/28/womens-basketball-mason-signs-with-redbird-womens-basketball-for-2026-27.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/28/womens-basketball-mason-signs-with-redbird-womens-basketball-for-2026-27.aspxWomen's Basketball

Illinois State women's basketball head coach Kristen Gillespie has announced the addition of former Michigan Tech guard Ella Mason (Negaunee, Michigan) for the 2026-27 campaign.]]>Ella Mason Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:55:00 CST1060966https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/23/womens-basketball-hannah-chicken-signs-with-redbird-womens-basketball-for-2026-27.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/23/womens-basketball-hannah-chicken-signs-with-redbird-womens-basketball-for-2026-27.aspxWomen's Basketball

Illinois State women's basketball head coach Kristen Gillespie has announced the addition of former Portland State forward Hannah Chicken (Taree, New South Wales, Australia) for the 2026-27 campaign.]]>Hannah ChickenThu, 23 Apr 2026 12:51:00 CST1060943