COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. — The second quarter proved decisive for the Illinois State women's basketball team Saturday at the Women's National Invitation Tournament.
The Redbirds outscored Samford, 20-12, in the second period en route to a 68-62 consolation bracket victory at My Town Movers Fieldhouse.
"I thought we shared the ball. I thought we rebounded the ball at key times," ISU coach Kristen Gillespie said. "Down the stretch we made enough plays and got enough stops."
ISU (16-8) will face Tennessee Martin (21-6) for the Memphis Regional's consolation championship on Monday at 4 p.m.
The Redbirds held a 39-30 halftime lead that stood at 55-46 through three quarters.