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Check out how the Illinois State women fared in a key MVC encounter with Northern Iowa

NORMAL — On the brink of being run out of its own gym in the first quarter, pulling into a tie through three quarters was a major achievement for the Illinois State women’s basketball team Friday at CEFCU Arena.

Yet the best was yet to come for the Redbirds, who dominated the final 10 minutes to earn a 79-66 Missouri Valley Conference victory over Northern Iowa before a crowd of 1,630.

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Illinois State head coach Kristen Gillespie, far right, ad others celebrate after a play against Northern Iowa on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, at CEFCU Arena.