The Illinois State Redbirds women's basketball team represents Illinois State University, located in Normal, Illinois, in NCAA Division I basketball competition.
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, 2024, 2025, and 2026. 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 1983 6 First round (3) L 72−91 1985 #8 First Round #1 Louisiana Tech L 57−81 1989 #7 First RoundSecond Round #10 Northwestern State#2 Stanford W 100–79L 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. 1972 First RoundConsolation First Round Mississippi State for WomenLong Beach State L, 41–59L, 42–48 1974 First RoundConsolation First RoundConsolation Second Round Stephen F. AustinUtah StateQueens (NY) L, 41–59W, 74–46L, 48–52 1981 First RoundSecond Round TexasTennessee W, 66–63L, 63–78
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