NORMAL, Ill. – As the Redbirds of Illinois State women's basketball returned home for the first time in 19 days, it would be the veteran efforts of Mary Crompton leading the way as the Redbirds (12-5, 6-1 MVC) defeated Indiana State (7-9, 2-5 MVC) by a final of 78-68 inside CEFCU Arena Friday night.
Friday marked the eighth straight series win for the Redbirds over the Sycamores, as Illinois State has not dropped a result to them since January 11, 2019, in Terre Haute (59-44). The win also marked the fifth double-digit margin of victory for the Redbirds against Indiana State under the direction of Kristen Gillespie.