Redbirds roll past SIUE for 3rd straight win

Posted on November 30, 2017
The Redbirds were led by Viria Livingston who tallied in 17 points. (WJBC file photo)

By ISU Sports Information

NORMAL – Illinois State women’s basketball team secured their third-straight home victory as they defeated the SIUE Cougars on Thursday 62-47.

How It Happened

The Redbirds opened up the game as Hannah Green received a pass from Megan Talbot and was good for two. The Cougars responded with a jumper by Sydney Bauman and the game was tied 2-2. This would be the only tie of the game and the Redbirds would never give up the lead.

The Cougars came within reach, but could not overcome the Redbird defense resulting in a halftime score of 29-22.

Green kept the Redbirds on pace as she opened the third quarter with a three-pointer. Green went 2-for-2 at the arc and shot 50 percent from the field adding 16 points for the Redbirds. The Cougars would trail by as little as six points in the third quarter, but the Redbirds heightened the gap to lead 43-32 as they entered the fourth.

The Redbirds went on an eight point streak to shut down the Cougars in the fourth. The Redbirds held SIUE to a 27.8 field goal percentage in the final quarter to secure a 62-47 victory.
Inside the Box Score

  • The Redbirds currently lead the Missouri Valley Conference in defense holding their opponents to an average of 51.4 points per game.
  • For the first time this season every player that entered the game for ISU scored.
  • This is also the first time this season that three players scored in double digits. Green (16), Viria Livingston (17), Megan Talbot (12)
  • Donshel Beck and Lauren White led the Cougars with 11 and 10 points respectively.

Stat of the Game.

Viria Livingston secured a new career high of 17 points.

What’s Next
The Redbirds remain home to take on Butler University on Doug Collins Court at Redbird Arena Sunday, Dec.3. Tip-off time is scheduled for 2 p.m

 

 

 

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