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Basketball Career “Far Over” As Lewis Leaves ISU Legacy

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Image courtesy of Illinois State Athletics NORMAL, Ill. – In the spring of 2021, a 6-foot-8-inch forward from Snellville, Georgia, decided to transfer away from Appalachian State. He left the mountains of Boone, North Carolina, for…

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Pedon: “We’re Right on The Verge of Taking a Major Step”

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Image courtesy of Redbird Athletics ST. LOUIS – It was a tough defeat for Illinois State University as they suffered a 59-53 defeat to the Evansville Purple Aces. Being a seventh seed, the fanbase had…

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Foster Soars, but Bradley Banishes Redbird Win Streak

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Image courtesy of Redbird Athletics In a 48-45 Saturday night battle, the Illinois State Redbirds fell short to the Bradley Braves for the second time this season. Both teams struggled in three-point land. The first…

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Benches Clear in Second Return to Horton, ‘Birds Come Up Short Late

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Image courtesy of Redbird Athletics A loud atmosphere is what fans can expect anytime a contest takes place at the Horton Field House, and the 2023 iteration of the “Return to Horton” game was no…

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