ST. LOUIS — Scoring just two points over an eight-minute stretch of the fourth quarter, the Illinois State women's basketball team was defeated by Saint Louis 75-65 on Saturday at Chaifetz Arena.
A Paige Robinson 3-pointer handed the Redbirds a 60-57 lead with 8:33 to play, but ISU would miss 13 of its next 14 shots as its record fell to 5-2.
Saint Louis gave the Redbirds no openings with perfect 18 of 18 free throw shooting while moving to 3-8.
The game was tied at 20 after one quarter and the Billikens led 40-36 at the half with the help of 6 of 12 3-point shooting.