WJBC Sports

Former Illinois-Wesleyan All-American Olivia Lett was recently hired as the new women's head basketball coach at Millikin. She visited with WJBC's Marc Strauss about filling the shoes of a coaching legend at age 27.

New Normal Community football coach Jason Drengwitz discusses his goals for the program.

Illinois State men's basketball coach Dan Muller recaps the season after ISU failed to get a bid to the NCAA and shares his thoughts on a lack of respect for mid-major conferences.

Central Catholic Boy's basketball coach Jason Welch explains what it feels like to win Third Place in Class 2A.

Illinois State women's basketball coach Kristen Gillespie recaps the loss to Northern Iowa in the Missouri Valley tournament.

Central Catholic Boy's basketball coach Jason Welch recaps the Class 2A semifinal loss to Chicago Orr at Carver Arena.

Meet new Normal CornBelters manager Bill Horn.

Illinois State athletics director Larry Lyons previews the spring sports season, explains how seating is set at Arch Madness and shares his thoughts on the the FBI probe into college athletics.

Central Catholic basketball Coach Jason Welch discusses huge win over Dee-Mack basketball team in Springfield moving on to the State game in Peoria. Score for the game was 47-46.

Illinois State men's basketball coach Dan Muller discusses the Redbirds' NIT prospects after falling in the MVC Tournament championship game.

Illinois State coach Dan Muller recaps the Missouri Valley championship loss to Loyola.

Illinois State coach Dan Muller explains how the Redbirds are one game away from going dancing, while Matt Hein shares how the Redbirds are going to carry the momentum of the win over Southern Illinois into the MVC championship date with Loyola.

Illinois State First-year coach Kristen Gillespie shares how it feels to beat I-74 rival Bradley in the regular season finale.

Illinois State coach Dan Muller recaps the thrilling 77-70 win over Indiana State, while Assistant coach Brian Reese shares how it will be a quick turnaround for the Redbirds in the second roundof the Missouri Valley tournament.

Illinois Wesleyan men's basketball coach Ron Rose recaps how the Titans fell in the first round of the NCAA Div. 3 tournament.

Central Catholic basketball Coach Jason Welch discusses victory over Decatur St. Teresa, moving on from the Sectional Semifinal hosted at Maroa-Forsyth on February 27th, 2018. Score for the game was 66-41.

Illinois State men's basketball coach Dan Muller previews the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament and discusses the recent FBI investigation into alleged recruiting violations at a number of major college basketball programs.

Illinois State University Women's Basketball Coach Kristen Gillespie discusses the 80-64 loss against the Drake Bulldogs.

IWU women's coach Mia Smith explains how it feels to be atop the CCIW as regular season champions and CCIW tournament champions, while senior guard Rebekah Ehresman shares how the Titans are looking forward to the big dance.

Illinois State coach Dan Muller explains how the Redbirds fell in the wire-to-wire action in Chicago, while William Tinsley shares how the Redbirds will be ready for what ever March Madness brings them in St. Louis.

Illinois State first-year coach Kristen Gillespie explains how the Redbirds were lackluster on both sides of the ball in the loss to the University of Northern Iowa.

Illinois Wesleyan men's basketball coach Ron Rose explains how the Titans offense was lackluster against North Central in the Collage Confrence of Illinois and Wisconsion tournament.

The oldest curling club in Illinois is just an hour north of McLean County. Paul Salander from the Waltham Curling Club tells WJBC's Marc Strauss how a visitor from Scotland in 1884 introduced the sport to the locals of Triumph, Illinois.

Illinois State coach Dan Muller recaps the thrilling overtime victory over Drake, while junior transfer William Tinsley shares how the Redbirds were able to seal-the-deal in the final minutes to grab the victory.

Illinois Wesleyan men's basketball coach Ron Rose recaps the season finale loss to North Central, and explains how the Titans are going to bounce back as the No. 2 seed in the College Confrence of Illinois and Wisconsion tournament in Rock Island Ill.

Illinois State First-year coach Kristen Gillespie explains how the Redbirds slid in to 6th place in the Missouri Valley Confrence after destroying Evansville.

Freshman Grant Wolfe and coach Ron Rose visit with Eric Stock and Joel Swanson on WJBC after the Titans' 92-63 win at Carthage to clinch a share of the CCIW title.

Illinois State men's basketball coach Dan Muller and guard Keyshawn Evans visit with Dick Luedke and Mike Matthews after the Redbirds' 79-75 win over Northern Iowa.

Illinois Wesleyan women's basketball coach recaps Saturday's win over Carthage which clinches a share of the CCIW title.

First-year coach Kristen Gillespie explains how her Redbirds flocked past the Sycamores of Indiana State at Redbird Arena in a Missouri Valley match up.

Illinois State women's basketball coach Kristen Gillespie previews Sunday's Play4Kay game and shares thoughts about her former coach.

Illinois Wesleyan junior Colin Bonnett and coach Ron Rose recap the Titans' win over Millikin.

Illinois State coach Dan Muller and Isaac Gassman discuss the Redbirds' 70-58 loss at Bradley during the postgame interview.

Bloomington High School basketball coach Micheal Mosley recaps the Purple Raiders' loss to Lincoln.

Illinois State men's basketball coach Dan Muller looks back on the loss to Valpo and previews the Bradley game while two starters remain sidelined by injury.

Illinois State coach Dan Muller shares his frustrations after the Redbirds fall to Missouri Valley newcomer Valporaiso, while junior transfer William Tinsley explains what steps the Redbirds need to take to reign the MVC in St. Louis at the Missouri Valley tournament.

Illinois State First-year head coach Kristen Gillespie recaps he loss to Missouri State at JQH Arena.

Illinois Wesleyan University men's basketball coach Ron Rose and player guest Tyler Burdine discuss the Titans' 70-61 victory over the Carroll Pioneers.

IWU women's basketball coach Mia Smith speaks with WJBC's Eric Stock about the team's 87-58 over the Carroll University Pioneers.

First-year coach Kristen Gillespie explains how the Redbirds were able to slide past the Salukies of Southern Illinois in late wire-to-wire action.

Illinois State men's basketball coach Dan Muller recaps the Redbirds' victory over SIU, updates Phil Fayne's status after leaving the game with an ankle injury and previews Sunday's game at Valparaiso.

Illinois State freshman guard Elijah Clearance explains how he stepped up in scoring a career high replacing the injured junior Keyshawn Evans. The Redbirds toppled Southern Illinois University in overtime at Redbird Arena.

Illinois State men's basketball coach Dan Muller explains how the Redbirds edged the Salukies in Overtime at Redbird Arena.

Khenon Hall, recruiting coordinator for Brock Spack's Redbirds, speaks with WJBC's Greg Halbleib and Blake Haas during the 2018 Redbird Football Signing Day.

ISU head football coach Brock Spack gives his speech during the 2018 Redbird Football Signing Day.

IWU basketball coach Ron Rose discusses the 107-95 loss against the Wheaton Thunder.

Illinois State Athletics Director Larry Lyons previews National Signing Day and discusses proposed facility upgrades.

With spring training approaching Bob Nightengale, national baseball writer for USA Today, tells WJBC's Marc Strauss he expects the free agent log jam to end soon.

Illinois State men's basketball coach Dan Muller recaps the Redbirds' win over Evansville and looks ahead to Thursday's game against SIU.

Illinois State First-year coach Kristen Gillespie recaps how the Redbirds crushed Missouri Valley newcomer Valporaiso at Redbird Arena.

Illinois State coach Dan Muller and center Daouda N'diaye visit after the Redbirds' 75-71 home win over Evansville.