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Melinda Fischer is the winningest coach in Illinois State University history. A $100,000 fundraiser seeks to upgrade team facilities and provide professional development for student-athletes.
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Baseball is happening and all is right with the world. Today, though, let's hear about another bat and ball game — softball. It was big in Central Illinois for many decades with lots of semi-pro teams and even industrial leagues for men and women. it also offered an outlet for young women before they had opportunities to play other organized sports.
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Melinda Fischer retired as the winningest coach in Illinois State University history and one of the most successful ever in college softball.
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Illinois State University softball coach Melinda Fischer announced her retirement on Sunday after 37 seasons with the Redbirds. Her longtime assistant coach, Tina Kramos, was named her successor.
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One of Illinois State softball's most valuable players this season will never throw a pitch, hit a ball or steal a base.The softball team gave 8-year-old…
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Illinois State softball coach Melinda Fischer will have a national award named in her honor.The National Fastpitch Coaches Association has announced its…
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The Illinois State University athletic community is mourning the loss of longtime volunteer assistant softball coach Bill Dickson. He was 85 when he died…