Illinois State Redbirds women's basketball
College basketball team
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The Illinois State Redbirds women's basketball team represents Illinois State University, located in Normal, Illinois, in NCAA Division I basketball competition.[2]
UniversityIllinois State University
Head coachKristen Gillespie (9th season)
LocationNormal, Illinois
ArenaCEFCU Arena
(capacity: 10,200)
(capacity: 10,200)
| Illinois State Redbirds | |||
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| University | Illinois State University | ||
| Head coach | Kristen Gillespie (9th season) | ||
| Location | Normal, Illinois | ||
| Arena | CEFCU Arena (capacity: 10,200) | ||
| Conference | Missouri Valley | ||
| Nickname | Redbirds | ||
| Colors | Red and white[1] | ||
| NCAA Division I tournament round of 32 | |||
| 1989 | |||
| NCAA Division I tournament appearances | |||
| 1983, 1985, 1989, 2005, 2008, 2022 | |||
| AIAW tournament second round | |||
| 1981 | |||
| AIAW tournament appearances | |||
| 1972, 1974, 1981 | |||
| Conference tournament champions | |||
| 1983, 1989, 2005, 2008, 2022 | |||
| Conference regular-season champions | |||
| 1985, 1988, 1989, 1990, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2023 | |||
| Uniforms | |||
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History
Illinois State began play in 1971. As of the end of 2023–2024 season, the Redbirds have an all-time record of 861–692.
They have:
- Made the NCAA tournament in 1983, 1985, 1989, 2005, 2008, and 2022.
- Made the WNIT in 1980, 1982, 1984, 1988, 1990, 1996, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2021, 2023, and 2024.[3]
- Won the regular season title in 1985, 1988, 1989, 1990, 2008 (shared), 2009, 2010, and 2023 (shared).
- Won the Missouri Valley Conference tournament in 1983, 1989, 2005, 2008, and 2022.
Postseason results
NCAA Division I
| Year | Seed | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 6 | First round | (3) Kansas State | L 72−91 |
| 1985 | #8 | First Round | #1 Louisiana Tech | L 57−81 |
| 1989 | #7 | First Round Second Round | #10 Northwestern State #2 Stanford | W 100–79 L 77−105 |
| 2005 | #15 | First Round | #2 Baylor | L 70−91 |
| 2008 | #13 | First Round | #4 Oklahoma | L 61−69 |
| 2022 | #15 | First Round | #2 Iowa | L 58−69 |
AIAW Division I
The Redbirds made three appearances in the AIAW National Division I basketball tournament, with a combined record of 2–5.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | First Round Consolation First Round |
Mississippi State for Women Long Beach State |
L, 41–59 L, 42–48 |
| 1974 | First Round Consolation First Round Consolation Second Round |
Stephen F. Austin Utah State Queens (NY) |
L, 41–59 W, 74–46 L, 48–52 |
| 1981 | First Round Second Round |
Texas Tennessee |
W, 66–63 L, 63–78 |
