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NORMAL, Ill. - The Illinois State track and field and cross country program added 16 new student-athletes to their roster for the 2014-15 season, interim head track and field coach Jeff Bovee announced Wednesday.

Jun 4th 2014, 7:22pm 9K views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

Jianna Williams Earns Spot at NCAA Championships

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.--Jianna Williams notches the last spot in the women's hammer throw to advance to the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, as the sophomore tosses a best mark of 57.41 meters (189-04) on her final attempt of the series.

Jun 1st 2014, 3:08am 8K views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

Zillmer Races to Second-Consecutive Trip to Eugene

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.--Kristen Zillmer is the second Redbird to punch their ticket to NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, as the senior distance runner finished third in the second flight of the steeplechase with a time of 10:10.46.

May 31st 2014, 3:09am 8K views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

Six Redbirds Earn Scholar-Athlete Honors

ST. LOUIS--Six members of the Illinois State men's and women's track and field teams were named to the Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete team, as announced by the league office Friday.

May 30th 2014, 10:52pm 8K views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

Jensen Punches Ticket to NCAA Championships

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.--Curt Jensen was the first Redbird to punch their ticket to the 2014 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, as he finished fourth in the men's shot put with a best mark of 19.51 meters (64-00.25).

May 30th 2014, 3:50am 8K views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

13 Redbirds to Compete in NCAA West Preliminary Round

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.--The Illinois State men's and women's track and field teams qualify 13 individuals for the NCAA West Preliminary Round hosted by Arkansas May 29-31, at John McDonnell Field.

May 28th 2014, 4:39pm 8K views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

Clark, McShea Make Statements Final Day of Championships

CARBONDALE, Ill.--Cirron Clark and Kelly McShea make gold-medal statements Sunday afternoon, as the duo earns Missouri Valley Conference titles in the pole vault and 5,000-meter run, respectively, on the final day of the 2014 MVC Outdoor Track and Fiel...

May 19th 2014, 12:45am 1K views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

Zillmer Takes Home Steeeplechase Title Day Two of MVC's

CARBONDALE, Ill.-- Kristen Zillmer and Kelly McShea continue Illinois State's steeplechase dominance, as the duo takes first and third, respectively, in the 3,000-meter steeplechase on day two of the Missouri Valley Conference Championships.

May 18th 2014, 2:53am 2K views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

Mills and Williams Win Gold on Day One of Championships

CARBONDALE, Ill.--Akil Mills and Jianna Williams started off the weekend strong for the Redbird track and field squads, as they both took home the gold medal in the hammer throw competition Friday afternoon at the Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Tra...

May 17th 2014, 3:24am 1K views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments

Redbirds Set for 2014 Outdoor Valley Championships

NORMAL, Ill.--The Illinois State men's and women's track and field teams head south to Southern Illinois for the Missouri Valley Conference Championships Friday through Sunday.

May 15th 2014, 7:58pm 2K views 0 likes 5 shares 0 comments