LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Led by phenomenal nights from Paige Robinson and Kate Bullman, the Illinois State women's basketball program captured a 79-62 win over the UC San Diego Tritons Friday to begin the UNLV Thanksgiving Tournament. With the 17-point win, ISU has started a season 4-0 for the first time since 2007-08.
As the game got underway, points were at prime premium as the Redbirds would get out to an early 5-2 advantage, which would last all the way to the first quarter media timeout. A key moment came from Mary Crompton nailing a three-pointer with 2:21 left in the frame to build the Redbird lead out to eight (16-8).