Blakemore runs for 170 yards, 3 TDs and Redbirds hold WIU to negative rushing yardage in 34-18 win
The Redbirds stifled the Leathernecks on the ground, holding them to minus-5 yards on 29 attempts. Illinois State outgained Western Illinois 461-194.
The Redbirds stifled the Leathernecks on the ground, holding them to minus-5 yards on 29 attempts. Illinois State outgained Western Illinois 461-194.
Illinois State uses big plays to race past Dayton 41-0
Mason Blakemore scored on a 71-yard run, Daniel Sobkowicz hauled in a 47-yard touchdown pass and Illinois State beat Dayton 41-0 in a season opener on Saturday.
Mason Blakemore scored on a 71-yard run, Daniel Sobkowicz hauled in a 47-yard touchdown pass and Illinois State beat Dayton 41-0 in a season opener on Saturday.
Seneca Knight scores 26 as Illinois State downs Evansville 72-53
Illinois State outscored Evansville by 16 points over the final half, while Knight led the way with a team-high 13 second-half points.
Illinois State outscored Evansville by 16 points over the final half, while Knight led the way with a team-high 13 second-half points.
Quinton Green's 25 lead Valparaiso over Illinois State 81-76
Seneca Knight led the way for the Redbirds (10-17, 5-11) with 20 points and four steals. Darius Burford added 17 points, five assists and two steals for Illinois State. In addition, Malachi Poindexter finished with 16 points.
Seneca Knight led the way for the Redbirds (10-17, 5-11) with 20 points and four steals. Darius Burford added 17 points, five assists and two steals for Illinois State. In addition, Malachi Poindexter finished with 16 points.
Bradley wins 79-61 against Illinois State
Malevy Leons had 21 points in Bradley's 79-61 victory over Illinois State on Wednesday night.
Malevy Leons had 21 points in Bradley's 79-61 victory over Illinois State on Wednesday night.
Brauns puts up 18, Belmont downs Illinois State 90-75
Even Brauns’ 18 points helped Belmont defeat Illinois State 90-75 on Saturday night.
Even Brauns’ 18 points helped Belmont defeat Illinois State 90-75 on Saturday night.
Seneca Knight, Illinois State take down Southern Illinois 72-66
Marcus Domask led the way for the Salukis (17-6, 9-3) with 32 points, six rebounds and four assists. Lance Jones added 15 points and two steals for Southern Illinois.
Marcus Domask led the way for the Salukis (17-6, 9-3) with 32 points, six rebounds and four assists. Lance Jones added 15 points and two steals for Southern Illinois.
Leons and Bradley earn 79-75 OT win over Illinois State
Malevy Leons scored 16 points as Bradley took down Illinois State 79-75 on Wednesday night.
Malevy Leons scored 16 points as Bradley took down Illinois State 79-75 on Wednesday night.
Campbell’s 20 lead Northern Iowa over Illinois State 65-63
Trey Campbell had 20 points in Northern Iowa’s 65-63 victory against Illinois State on Wednesday night.
Trey Campbell had 20 points in Northern Iowa’s 65-63 victory against Illinois State on Wednesday night.
Jones scores 21 as S. Illinois takes down Illinois St. 69-57
Lance Jones had 21 points in Southern Illinois' 69-57 win against Illinois State on Saturday night.
Lance Jones had 21 points in Southern Illinois' 69-57 win against Illinois State on Saturday night.
Malachi Poindexter's 18 lead Illinois State over Evansville 69-61
Seneca Knight scored 15 points while going 5 of 8 and 4 of 5 from the free throw line. Darius Burford was 5 of 12 shooting (1 for 4 from distance) to finish with 12 points, while adding six rebounds and six assists.
Seneca Knight scored 15 points while going 5 of 8 and 4 of 5 from the free throw line. Darius Burford was 5 of 12 shooting (1 for 4 from distance) to finish with 12 points, while adding six rebounds and six assists.
Larry scores 18 as Indiana State takes down Illinois State
Julian Larry had 18 points in Indiana State’s 76-67 victory against Illinois State on Wednesday night.
Julian Larry had 18 points in Indiana State’s 76-67 victory against Illinois State on Wednesday night.
Bowen Born scores 25, Northern Iowa downs Illinois State 66-60
Liam McChesney finished with 22 points and four blocks for the Redbirds (6-9, 1-3). Kendall Lewis added eight points for Illinois State. In addition, Malachi Poindexter finished with eight points and five assists.
Liam McChesney finished with 22 points and four blocks for the Redbirds (6-9, 1-3). Kendall Lewis added eight points for Illinois State. In addition, Malachi Poindexter finished with eight points and five assists.
Okani scores 18, UIC takes down Illinois State 55-51
Toby Okani’s 18 points helped UIC defeat Illinois State 55-51 on Wednesday night.
Toby Okani’s 18 points helped UIC defeat Illinois State 55-51 on Wednesday night.
Kasubke scores 14, Illinois State beats Chicago State 66-52
Luke Kasubke scored 14 points off the bench to help Illinois State defeat Chicago State 66-52 on Monday night.
Luke Kasubke scored 14 points off the bench to help Illinois State defeat Chicago State 66-52 on Monday night.
Sandage has 28, Illinois State downs Eastern Michigan 87-81
Colton Sandage scored 28 points as Illinois State beat Eastern Michigan 87-81 on Wednesday night.
Colton Sandage scored 28 points as Illinois State beat Eastern Michigan 87-81 on Wednesday night.
Freeman scores 21, Rhode Island beats Illinois State 57-44
Brayon Freeman led Rhode Island over Illinois State on Wednesday with 21 points in a 57-44 victory.
Brayon Freeman led Rhode Island over Illinois State on Wednesday with 21 points in a 57-44 victory.
Akot's 14 help Western Kentucky down Illinois State 78-66
Emmanuel Akot had 14 points in Western Kentucky’s 78-66 win over Illinois State on Tuesday.
Emmanuel Akot had 14 points in Western Kentucky’s 78-66 win over Illinois State on Tuesday.
Illinois State keeps Western Illinois winless, 20-13
Illinois State quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse ran for an 8-yard touchdown in overtime to help the Redbirds beat winless Western Illinois 20-13.
Illinois State quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse ran for an 8-yard touchdown in overtime to help the Redbirds beat winless Western Illinois 20-13.
South Dakota State are outright MVFC champs with win over Illinois State
Mark Gronowski threw for 283 yards with a touchdown and he added a rushing score, and South Dakota Sate beat Illinois State 31-7 to run the table in the Missouri Valley Football Conference for the first time in program history.
Mark Gronowski threw for 283 yards with a touchdown and he added a rushing score, and South Dakota Sate beat Illinois State 31-7 to run the table in the Missouri Valley Football Conference for the first time in program history.