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Redbirds Squad Split To Compete In California & Texas

NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State track & field program is slated to compete at two meets this weekend.

On Wednesday, members of the Redbirds squad will battle it out on the west coast at the Bryan Clay Invitational hosted by Azusa Pacific. On Friday, Illinois State will compete at the Michael Johnson Invitational hosted by Baylor. This year's trip to the west coast marks the third consecutive year the Redbirds to Azusa, Calif. Illinois State also returns to the Michael Johnson Invitational for the first time since April 2023.

The Illinois State squad splits after gaining momentum at the Normal Invite, which saw the Redbirds break two school records, six top-10 list entries, and claim 15 event wins.