Indiana State University has named alumnus and long-time WTHI-TV journalist Rondrell Moore as its new Chief Public Relations Officer. The university announced that Moore's appointment is effective beginning October 2, 2026. This move brings an accomplished communications professional with established and deep connections to both Indiana State University and the wider Wabash Valley community into a key leadership role, positioning him to guide the institution's public communications efforts.
In Indiana State University sports, the Sycamores have demonstrated strong performance across multiple teams. The university's track and field program achieved notable success, with Indiana State University securing both the men’s and the women’s 2023-24 Missouri Valley Conference championships in indoor track and field. These indoor titles were earned back in February, with the indoor season concluding officially on March 8th. Building on this momentum, the outdoor track and field season for Indiana State began on March 22nd. Furthermore, the men's track and field team also achieved the distinction of winning the Missouri Valley Conference outdoor championship, marking a strong year for the program.
On the football field, Spencer Conrad, a redshirt-sophomore punter hailing from Galena, Ohio, was recognized as the Missouri Valley Football Conference Special Teams Player of the Week. Conrad earned this honor after delivering an impressive performance, averaging 55.0 yards per punt over eight attempts during a Saturday game against Youngstown State.
The ISU Baseball team is currently preparing for an upcoming Missouri Valley weekend series. The team will be packing the bus and heading to Murray, Kentucky, for the competition. The Sycamores arrive at this series with significant momentum, having recently completed a clean sweep against UIC in their previous series. Additionally, the team has already secured victories against both Indiana and Purdue earlier in the season, underscoring their competitive form. The team aims to carry this positive trajectory into their next Missouri Valley matchups.
Indiana State soccer recently played to a fourth straight tie, a result that allowed the team to successfully defend its fourth position in the Missouri Valley Conference standings chart. The contest, played against Murray State, ended in a 1-1 draw. Maintaining a spot within the top four teams in the Missouri Valley Conference is significant, as it grants those teams the privilege of hosting a segment of the upcoming conference competition.
Also in Sycamore athletics, highlights were captured from Indiana State Volleyball's match against Illinois State. This collegiate volleyball action took place on Saturday night at the ISU Arena, providing fans with an evening of competition.
Looking beyond university sports, the Indianapolis Colts faced a defeat on Sunday. The team fell to the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 16-10 during a game held at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. This loss extended the Colts' current losing streak to three games. The Indianapolis team's season record now stands at 2-5. During the game, Indianapolis held a 10-6 lead at halftime; however, the Colts were shut out in the second half, allowing Minnesota, which remains undefeated at 6-0, to rally and secure the win.
