https://goredbirds.com/rss.aspx?path=wvballLatest news items for Illinois State University Athleticsen-us60https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/8/27/isu-opens-volleyball-season-in-the-garden-state.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/8/27/isu-opens-volleyball-season-in-the-garden-state.aspxVolleyball

The 2026 Illinois State volleyball season kicks off on Friday in the opening round of the Seton Hall Tournament, hosted inside Walsh Gymnasium on the Seton Hall campus.]]>Volleyball Team ImageThu, 27 Aug 2026 11:00:00 CST1861129https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/8/26/redbird-volleyball-the-stories-behind-the-schedule.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/8/26/redbird-volleyball-the-stories-behind-the-schedule.aspxVolleyball

To most teams, a schedule is a list of opponents, dates and locations. To Illinois State volleyball, the first few weeks of this season are a little more personal.]]>Allie Matters at Seton HallWed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:00 CST1861126https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/8/24/volleyball-ziegler-named-to-preseason-all-mvc-team-as-redbirds-picked-sixth-in-preseason-poll.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/8/24/volleyball-ziegler-named-to-preseason-all-mvc-team-as-redbirds-picked-sixth-in-preseason-poll.aspxVolleyball

Illinois State junior opposite Ruth Ziegler has been named to the Missouri Valley Conference preseason All-Conference Team, as the Redbirds were picked to finish sixth in the poll conducted of the 11 MVC head coaches.]]>Ruth Ziegler ActionMon, 24 Aug 2026 10:00:00 CST1861122https://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/2026/8/18/volleyball-reveals-2026-game-promotions.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/8/18/volleyball-reveals-2026-game-promotions.aspxVolleyball

The Illinois State volleyball team has announced its promotions for its 2026 home schedule.]]>Volleyball GroupTue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:00 CST1861114https://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/2026/6/26/volleyball-announces-2026-season-schedule.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/6/26/volleyball-announces-2026-season-schedule.aspxVolleyball

Illinois State head volleyball coach Allie Matters has unveiled her 2026 schedule, which includes tournaments in New Jersey and Michigan, in addition to hosting the annual Linda Herman Classic inside CEFCU Arena.]]>VB OverheadFri, 26 Jun 2026 13:00:00 CST1861062https://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/2026/5/11/volleyball-adds-jillian-gregory-for-2026.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/5/11/volleyball-adds-jillian-gregory-for-2026.aspxVolleyball

Illinois State volleyball coach Allie Matters has announced that 6-0 outside hitter Jillian Gregory, a transfer from the University of Wyoming, has signed on to be a member of the Redbird squad starting in 2026.]]>Jillian Gregory SigningMon, 11 May 2026 11:16:00 CST1861009https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/1/14/volleyball-adds-quartet-of-transfers-for-2026.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/1/14/volleyball-adds-quartet-of-transfers-for-2026.aspxVolleyball

Illinois State volleyball coach Allie Matters has added four transfers for the 2026 season, Emilija Arsic, Ayla Klinbeberg, Addisyn Pohl, and Peyton Turner.]]>ISU VB netWed, 14 Jan 2026 10:00:00 CST1860482