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Illinois State women start season with exhibition against Indianapolis

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NORMAL — Preseason injuries will limit the Illinois State women’s basketball team to nine players for Tuesday's 6:30 p.m. season-opening exhibition against Division II Indianapolis at Redbird Arena.

It will not, however, limit Coach Kristen Gillespie plan for her Redbirds to run.

“It’s been a big point of emphasis to push the pace a little bit,” Gillespie said. “If we have to call a timeout or sub, we will.”

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Illinois State forward DeAnna Wilson (24) looks to shoot as Iowa forward Monika Czinano (25) defends during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament on March 18, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa.