Mission Statement 

The Illinois State University Athletics Department is committed to academic and athletic excellence as it prepares today's student-athletes to become tomorrow's leaders.

Missouri Valley Conference Sportsmanship Standards of Conduct

• Public address announcers must announce the contest in an even-handed manner with equal enthusiasm for both teams. Additionally, there shall be an announcement reminding spectators to adhere to good sportsmanship prior to each contest.
• Institutions must refrain from showing replays on video boards where an officiating call could be considered a substantial part of play.
• Institutions are responsible for school sponsored student sections that attack or single out student-athletes or coaches.
• Each institution must arrange its seating at spectator events so as to emphasize sportsmanship and minimize the harassment of the visiting team and its fans.

The Conference hopes and believes that the establishment of the principles outlined in this document will create a wholesome atmosphere that will attract more fans to our events. Fans should be encouraged to applaud the effort of both institutions. They should also be reminded that the participants are young people who should be treated as if they were their own sons or daughters. 

Fans are expected to act in a manner consistent with the Code of Sportsmanship. Individuals who fault to do so, will be dismissed from athletic events. The MVC Code of Sportsmanship is designed to promote sportsmanship throughout the league and ensure healthy environments for competition.