Sycamores Stunned

PEORIA, Ill. – Indiana State had five players score in double figures, out-rebounded Bradley and, for 35 minutes, played one of its best games all season.

Ashli O'Neal led all scorers with 21 points while Ty Battle recorded her second career double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Regan Wentland (14 points), Alexis Delgado (13) and Tamara Lee (11) also reached double figures.

But, in a stunning turn of events, the Sycamores (10-11, 4-6 Missouri Valley) let a double-figure lead over Bradley slip away in an 81-80 loss to the host Braves (16-5, 6-4) Friday night at Renaissance Coliseum in Peoria.

The cruel twist of fate came from a late Bradley run over the final half of the final quarter…