TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Indiana State picked up its fourth win of the season Wednesday night, using a high-scoring first quarter to outlast Northern Illinois 69-61 inside Hulman Center.
Tierney Kelsey led the Sycamores with 22 points, with Amerie Flowers posting 15 points and 10 rebounds to secure her second double-double of the season. Kennedy Claybrooks contributed 11 points and four assists, while Samiyah Briggs paced the defensive effort with a game-high four steals.
Indiana State controlled the pace early, using a 16-0 first-quarter run to build a double-digit lead behind strong starts from Briggs and Kelsey.