George Washington 53, at Illinois State 61

NORMAL, Ill. (Interstat) — In a game defined by defensive pressure and critical third-quarter execution, the Illinois State Redbirds pulled away from the George Washington Revolutionaries for a 61-53 victory in a non-conference women’s basketball matchup Monday night at Redbird Arena. A crowd of 1,706 saw the Redbirds improve to 22-13 overall, while George Washington evened its record at 18-18. The contest was a grind from the outset, with both teams struggling to find offensive rhythm. The first half was a taut, back-and-forth affair featuring six ties and five lead changes. George Washington held a narrow 27-26 edge at halftime,… Read more...