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Dowell Leads Redbirds Past Valparaiso, 79-65

VALPARAISO, INShannon Dowell tallied 22 points to help lead Illinois State women's basketball (10-7, 4-2 MVC) past Valparaiso (5-12, 1-5 MVC) 79-65 Friday night at ARC.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Dowell scored 15 of her points in the first half and finished 9-for-11 from the free throw line. She added 6 rebounds and 2 assists to the performance.

  • Nevaeh Thomas posted her fourth double-double in six MVC games this season, which is tied to lead the Valley, finishing with 16 points and a mark of 12 rebounds that tied her season high.