NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University has received an anonymous commitment of $2 million towards the Indoor Practice Facility. This is one of the largest cash commitments in Illinois State Athletics history.
The donors, who wish to remain anonymous, provided insight on their decision to support the project. The commitment demonstrates their belief in the future of Redbird Athletics and the ability to compete at the highest level, while providing funds to improve facilities that put Illinois State in a new tier amongst their competitors. The donors feel passionately that an indoor facility benefits every sport at Illinois State and will provide a competitive advantage to all Redbird student-athletes, in addition to providing a significant recruiting asset.