Play4Kay at Redbird Arena

The annual Play4Kay women's basketball game at Redbird Arena this year was held on Sunday February 10 and featured the Indiana State Sycamores and the Illinois State Redbirds.  The normal faire of stationary bikes, treadmills, raffles, t-shirts, etc., helped to raise $20,000 for the Kay Foundations campaign against cancer.  For those that don't know, the foundation is named for famed women's college basketball coach Kay Yow.

A couple of pretty interesting things at this years game were the sneakers worn by Illinois State coach Kristen Gillespie.  The sneakers were a one of a kind pair that were commissioned by the foundation.  Several pairs of sneakers were made, and to my understanding were all different.  All the sneakers were given to different coaches across the country.  The pair worn by Coach Gillespie were auctioned off in a silent auction and transferred to the winner after the game.

The other item that was interesting was a result of the lighting upgrade over the past year.  The new LED lights that are aimed at the dome are color adjustable.  Normally patrons of the arena have seen them in Red.  During the "Pink" game, the lights were set to pink.  It's a really interesting feature and it will be interesting how they are used in the future.

Images from the game can be viewed here!  It's a small gallery, but more can be found by looking in the 2018-19 Illinois State Women's basketball gallery!  We hope you enjoy the views!

Lady Redbirds tackle the Eastern Michigan Eagles

The 3-4 Lady Redbirds moved to 4 and 4 on the season today after hosting and defeating the 2-6 (now 2-7) Lady Eagles of Eastern Michigan.  The game started out with the Redbirds taking the lead, a lead they never relinquished.  Quarterly scores were: 13-3, 26-12, 44-28, and the final 65-56.  Officiating crew for todays game was LaSha Hopson, Andrew Bills and Todd Moistner.

Millikin Big Blue defeated by Illinois Wesleyan - Women's D3 basketball

Shelby Jackson of IWU led the court with 23 points in a Titan victory over the Millikin Big Blue on Wednesday January 15th, 2014 at the Shirk Center in Bloomington. It was th3 fourth straight CCIW win for the Titans, improving their record to 4-0 in the conference and 10-5 overall tying them with Carthage for the lead in the CCIW.

Millikin fell to 0-4 in the conference and 6-9 overall



20140115 Millikin at Illinois Wesleyan Women's basketball photos - Images by Alan Look

In their 1st conference game this season, the Illinois State Redbird women secured their 2nd win of the year giving them a 2-9 overall and 1-0 Missouri Valley Conference record.  The first half was highlighted by several 3 point nothing but net shots by Alexis Foley.  Foley led the Redbirds with 20 points in 33 minutes of play, followed by Octavia Crump with 17 points.  Drake's Kyndal Clark was the best in the game with 23 points in 34 minute of court time.  Final score was 80-71


20140103 Drake at Illinois State Women's Basketball photos - Images by Alan Look

Lady Redbirds topple 2nd Big Ten team

Last night, December 7th, the Lady Redbirds of Illinois State took down the Wildcats of Northwestern. Led by Jamie Russell's 24 points and 10 rebounds, the Redbirds outscored the Wildcats 64-46 at the final buzzer.

Images by Alan Look are provided for coverage to the Normalite newspaper and Best Look Magazine. Be sure to pick up or order your copy today.

Specific event shots are here:  http://alanlook.photoshelter.com/gallery/20121207-Northwestern-v-Illinois-State-Womens-Basketball-photos/G0000jJtNFzwKcOw/C0000rzXC2ZKmcG4

Olivia Lett signs to play in Spain

Illinois Wesleyan women's basketball standout from Pana Illinois has signed a pro contract to play with a 2nd League team out of Ferrol Spain.  Lett is a six foot, 1st team All American and garnered the Most Valuable Player pick in last years National Tournament.

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Valley announces Ladies awards. ISU garners several

2011-2012 Illinois State Women's Basketball Redbirds

Last week it was the guys, this week the ladies...

The Missouri Valley Conference, ahead of the beginning of the Conference tournament annouced the season acknowledgements for the ladies. Three players and coach Stephanie Glance were named.

Katie Broadway and Jamie Russell were both named to the All Valley first team. Russell also grabbed the award for best newcomer. Candace Sykes received Honorable Mention.

Stephanie Glance follows in her predecessor’s footsteps and received the Valley honor of Coach of the Year.

Congrats to all.



Stephanie Glance - Images by Alan Look