McLean County Times

Illinois State University's women's basketball team is preparing to face Harvard University at CEFCU Arena on Sunday. The game, scheduled for a 2 p.m. tipoff, will be broadcast on ESPN+. This match marks the end of a two-game homestand for Illinois State.

The Redbirds have limited experience against Ivy League teams, having faced such opponents only four times in their history. Their last encounter with an Ivy League team was in 2016 against Yale. Historically, Illinois State has not won any of these matches, holding a record of 0-4 against Ivy League teams.

Recent performances show that Illinois State has been strong offensively, with multiple players scoring in double figures. In their recent victory over Le Moyne, four players scored in double digits. This pattern has been consistent over the past two seasons, where they have achieved this feat in 16 games and have seen five players score in double figures in seven games.

Illinois State's home performance has been impressive as well. They secured a win against Le Moyne with a score of 71-55 during their home opener. Last season, they recorded a 14-2 home record at CEFCU Arena, marking one of the best single-season performances at home in the program's history under coach Kristen Gillespie.

Fans can access more information about tickets and other resources through GoRedbirds.com and the Illinois State Redbirds App.