The Illinois State Redbirds women's basketball team represents
Illinois State University
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, located in
Normal, Illinois
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, in
NCAA
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Division I basketball
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competition.
History
Illinois State began play in 1971. As of the end of 2015–16 season, the Redbirds have an all-time record of 721–587.
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, and 2013.
[https://goredbirds.com/documents/2017/3/6/Media_Guide.pdf]
* Won the regular season title in 1985, 1988, 1989, 1990, 2008 (shared), 2009, and 2010.
* Won the
Missouri Valley Conference tournament in 1983, 1989, 2005,2008 and 2022.
Postseason results
NCAA Division I
AIAW Division I
The Redbirds made three appearances in the
AIAW National Division I basketball tournament, with a combined record of 2–5.
References
External links
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