NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State women's basketball captured its second-straight home victory, as they defeated Oakland 62-56 on Thursday night.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Illinois State began the first period on a 15-0 run and held Oakland to its second lowest score in a quarter this season with five points. The Redbirds shot 50 percent from the field, held Oakland to a 15 percent field goal percentage and finished the quarter ahead 18-5.
The Golden Grizzlies outscored Illinois State 16-10 in the second to tighten the gap at half 28-21. Simone Goods led the Redbirds in rebounds with eight and TeTe Maggett led all scorers with seven points.