NORMAL — Lexie Taylor's job description has changed with the Illinois State women's basketball team, but her approach has not.
Taylor has stepped into the Redbirds' starting lineup because of an ankle injury to freshman point guard Shakeela Fowler and will make her second start Friday at 1 p.m. as ISU opens its Missouri Valley Conference schedule against Missouri State at Redbird Arena.
"It's the same role as coach (Barb Smith) has set for me," Taylor said. "I'm trying to give direction and play a major role in keeping my team organized. I'm trying to set the tone for the team defensively and offensively.