NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State women's basketball team returned in impressive fashion on Sunday, downing Saint Xavier, 98-53, in their 2020-21 season opener at Redbird Arena. The Redbirds have now won their home opener in every season under head coach Kristen Gillespie.
Redshirt sophomore Mary Crompton had a career and game-high 20 points, shooting 70.0% (7-of-10) from the field and 85.7% (6-of-7) from behind the arc.
Senior Paige Saylor recorded her first career double-double, recording 11 points and a career-high 10 assists.