DES MOINES, Iowa – Illinois State began a two-game road swing to end the regular season against Drake on Thursday night in Des Moines, Iowa, as ISU looks to maintain is place in the top half of the league standings. The host Bulldogs (11-18, 10-9 MVC) finished the first quarter on a tear and took a lead they never relinquished against the Redbirds (18-12, 12-7 MVC) at the Knapp Center, as Trista Fayta (14) and Bella Finnegan (10) both scored in double figures for ISU.
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Bulldogs scored the first four points of the game and led 9-6 following a three-pointer by Abbie Aalsma with just under five minutes to play in the opening period.