NORMAL, Ill. – A slow start to Friday's game was the difference for Illinois State (15-10, 11-3 MVC), as Missouri State (19-5, 10-3 MVC) snapped ISU's five-game winning streak in a 75-69 loss at Redbird Arena.
Fifth year guard Juliunn Redmond led the 'Birds in scoring for the 13th time this season, recording a game-best 23 points with six rebounds and four assists, going a perfect 11-of-11 from the free throw line.
Junior DeAnna Wilson finished just shy of a double-double with 19 points and eight boards while redshirt sophomore Maya Wong posted 14 points and a team-high five assists.