McLean County Times

Illinois State University's women's basketball team is set to commence a three-game homestand at CEFCU Arena, starting with a match against Bradley on Sunday. The game will be broadcasted on ESPN+.

The Redbirds hold a strong record against Bradley, having won the last eight encounters. Historically, Illinois State has achieved 57 wins out of 86 games against Bradley and boasts a home record of 30-12. Last season, the Redbirds secured victories in both meetings with scores of 78-74 at home and 68-50 away.

Key player Addi Martin has been performing consistently, reaching double figures in her last four games. She averages 13 points per game and maintains a shooting accuracy of 73.3% over these matches. In conference play, Martin leads with a field goal percentage of 75%, contributing significantly to her team's performance.

Elyce Knudsen is approaching a career milestone as she stands fourth among active players with 2,484 career points. She is close to joining an elite group of players who have scored over 2,500 points.

Head coach Kristen Gillespie is nearing her own milestone, being just one win away from achieving her 250th career victory. With a current record of 249-154 across her coaching tenure, Gillespie shares the second-most wins in program history with former coach Robin Pingeton.

The Redbirds have been dominant against state rivals since the start of the 2019-2020 season, holding a record of 39-9 against such opponents and winning their last eleven games inside CEFCU Arena.

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