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The Illinois State Redbirds Men's Basketball team lead the University of Tennessee Martin Skyhawks most of the first half.  Seemed like everytime I looked up at the scoreboard it was 22-13.  The Skyhawks got to work and took the lead in the early part of the 2nd half.  Near the 11 minute left mark, the Redbirds began to stage a comeback and at the buzzer were back in the lead shooting down the Skyhawks 65-54.  Justin McCloud broke his game high record with 11 points, Reggie Lynch dropped in with 12. 20141217 UT Martin at Illinois State - Images by Alan Look  - Chimper

The stands weren't quite full, but a lot of loyal fans from both Illinois State and visiting Northern Iowa were in the stands of the recently renovated Hancock Stadium for the first post season FCS football game in the renovated facility.  Illinois State had not hosted a post season game in 15 years.  By now everyone knows the results were tilted to the Redbirds who will move on to a game in Washington State as the NCAA FCS playoffs continue. Be sure to look for more coverage and for images from the Best Look in Sports Action Photography - Alan Look Photography in the Normalite Newspapers and in Best Look Magazine .   Alan Look Photography has all the best in Bloomington Normal Sports photos 20141206 Northern Iowa at Illinois State - Images by Alan Look -chimper

Thanksgiving weekend was full of action in Bloomington Normal.  Boys Intercity continues at Shirk with one night left.   Alan Look Photography covered a portion of the U High Pioneers v Normal Ironmen game. 20141129 Boys Intercity - UHS v NCHS at Shirk Center photos - Images by Alan Look The Illinois State Redbird Men's Basketball Team hosted the Penguins from Youngstown State.  The game was tied 65-65 at the end of regulation play leading to over-time.  The Redbirds took care of business in the extended play coming out with the win. 20141129 Youngstown State Penguins at Illinois State Redbirds men's basketball photos - Images by Alan Look Be sure to check the Normalite Newspaper and Best Look Magazine for more of the Best Look in Sports Action Photography in Bloomington Normal by Alan Look Photography  - chimper

Lots of local talent on the IWU basketball teams this season. I know I'm going to miss someone - apologies in advance. Molly McGraw, Rebekah Ehresman, A couple of Seibrings - Trevor and Spencer, Brady Rose and Jaylen Beasley... Maybe I  did get them all. If you enjoyed seeing them play high school ball, check out the IWU schedules and pay a visit to Shirk to see them play some college hoops! Be sure to check out the Normalite Newspapers and Best Look Magazine for more coverage and images by the Best Look in Sports Photography in Bloomington Normal . 20141125 Milwaukee School of Engineering at Illinois Wesleyan Men's Basketball photos - Images by Alan Look 20141125 Wisconsin WhiteWater at IWU Women's Basketball photos - Images by Alan Look  -chimper

One could point to any number of different things that could have changed the outcome of this 60-55 game favoring the visiting Utah State Aggies.  Illinois State Redbirds hosted them for the first home non-conference game of the season on Sunday November 16th. See the Normalite Newspaper and Best Look Magazine for more coverage and images provided by the Best Look in Sports Photography in Bloomington - Normal, Alan Look Photography 20141116 Utah State at Illinois State Men's Basketball photos - Images by Alan Look -chimper

Redbirds are having a really good weekend. The Soccer team plays today in Normal for the MVC Championship, Football team posted a come from behind win over the Penguins of Youngstown State and the Women's Volleyball team remains undefeated  in the Valley after knocking off the Loyola Ramblers and the Bradley Braves both with three straight sets. Be sure to check out the Normalite and Best Look Magazine for more coverage of Bloomington Normal Sports with the Best Look in Sports Action Photos in Bloomington Normal - Alan Look Photography 20141108 Youngstown State at Illinois State football photos - Images by Alan Look 20141107 Loyola at Illinois State Women's Volleyball photos - Images by Alan Look  - chimper

The Bloomington - Normal / McLean County area teams scored 7 to the first round. Of those 7 games, 5 were home games, one on Friday night, the rest spread throughout the day on Saturday. With so much going on, Chimper was only able to make it to 2 of the games.  On Friday night, the Spartans of Springfield Southeast braved the cold of the north and travelled to Normal to pick on the Wildcats of Normal West. It worked out to the Wildcats advantage. The passing game of the Spartans was ineffective as cold hands and a cold pigskin made it an uncatchable object for them. The Wildcats had their problems too, but the claws managed to grab it a few more times keeping it an effective option for them. The rest of the game was fought on the ground. Some, including Chimper, actually saw some snowflakes floating in the air as the game began.  On Saturday, the Redskins of Morris took to the turf in Hancock Stadium to ruin the Pioneers season. The Redskins scored quickly. The Pi...