NORMAL, Ill. – Five Illinois State players scored in a double figures and two recorded double-doubles, as the Redbirds women's basketball team defeated crosstown foe Illinois Wesleyan by a final of 89-46 in a preseason test at CEFCU Arena on Sunday
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Illinois Wesleyan jumped out to an 8-5 lead early in the contest through the first four minutes of action, but Illinois State ended the first quarter on 12-0 run over the last 3:36 and a 19-3 runs over the last five-plus minutes.
• During that time, the Titans were held scoreless for the final 4:06 of the first quarter and the Redbird defense forced five turnovers over the last six plus minutes.