Back to the Illinois State Redbirds Newsfeed

Offense Propels Redbirds To Series Opening Win Against The Bears

Missouri State University

4/18/2025 | 11:00 AM CT

NORMAL, Ill. – Hits came early and often for Illinois State on Thursday night in the first of a three-game set against Missouri State, as the Redbirds (17-22, 10-7 MVC) collected 15 hits and scored in all but two innings in an 8-4 victory over Bears (13-29, 11-8 MVC) at Marian Kneer Stadium. The Redbirds have now won their last six games and eight of the last ten overall.