NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State women's basketball head coach Kristen Gillespie has signed a one-year contract extension to remain the Redbirds' coach through the 2027-28 season, ISU Director of Athletics Kyle Brennan announced Tuesday.
Gillespie has led the Redbirds to a 111-70 record, including the program's first Missouri Valley Conference Tournament title and NCAA Tournament berth in 14 years during the 2021-22 campaign. Last season, Gillespie led the Redbirds to a 24-9 overall record, a MVC regular-season championship and a berth into the WNIT. For her efforts, Gillespie was named the MVC Coach of the Year becoming the first Illinois State selection since Stephanie Glance was awarded the honor in 2012.