Pantagraph · Jan 3, 2025
Takeaways from Illinois State women's basketball's explosive performance
NORMAL – The Illinois State women’s basketball team located a higher gear in the second quarter and sped to victory Thursday at CEFCU Arena.
The Redbirds used a 28-9 second-quarter advantage on their way to a 96-69 Missouri Valley Conference verdict over Indiana State before a crowd of 1,596.
Here are seven takeaways from ISU’s first home victory since Dec. 5.
Time to get moving
Indiana State (2-11, 0-2 MVC) held a 19-18 edge after hitting 5 of 8 from 3-point range in the first quarter.
The Redbirds then began looking for fast break opportunities and finding them.