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By Greg Halbleib
NORMAL – Illinois State women’s basketball has released the non-conference portion of its upcoming schedule.
The Redbirds host seven home games before the end of 2018, opening the regular season at home on Nov. 5 against Truman State. ISU travels to Marquette, Illinois and North Dakota and hosts Northern Illinois and UT-Martin in November.
The Redbirds return nine players from last season for coach Kristen Gillespie. ISU went 19-12 and welcomes six newcomers.
“I am excited about our challenging non-conference schedule,” Gillespie said. “We have the opportunity to play four in-state schools and BIG EAST powerhouse Marquette, with the hopes of establishing exciting rivalries with each program. I think our balance of home and away games will help us prepare for the battles that we will face in the Valley.”
Wed., Oct 30 vs. Lindenwood (exhibition)
Tues., Nov 5 vs. Truman State
Sun., Nov. 10 at Marquette
Sat., Nov. 16 at Illinois
Wed., Nov. 20 vs. Northern Illinois
Sun., Nov. 24 at North Dakota
Sat., Nov. 30 vs. UT-Martin
Wed., Dec. 4 vs. Western Illinois
Sun., Dec. 8 at Saint Louis
Mon., Dec. 16 vs. Jackson State
Sun., Dec. 29 at Austin Peay
Sports Director Greg Halbleib can be reached at [email protected].