Danyella Mporokoso scored 20 points as the Illinois State Redbirds topped the Green Bay Phoenix 75-66 on Wednesday night at CEFCU Arena.
The Redbirds came out fast, taking the first quarter 22-15. It was a back-and-forth game with 10 lead changes. It was 48-46 after three quarters, and 57-52 with six minutes left. A 14-0 run in the first quarter built the early lead.
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For Illinois State, Danyella Mporokoso finished with 20 points and four rebounds, Nevaeh Thomas had 17 points, 12 rebounds and four assists, while Grace Nelson contributed 14 points off the bench.
For Green Bay, Maddy Skorupski led the way with 24 points, four assists and three steals, and Elisa Mevius added 12 points, seven rebounds and five steals.
The Redbirds improved to 4-0. The Phoenix fell to 1-2.
The Redbirds are first in the MVC and have won four straight. Illinois State is 3-0 at home and 1-0 away from home. The Phoenix are first in the Horizon. Green Bay is 1-0 at home and 0-2 on the road.
The Redbirds are back in action when they visit the Saint Louis Billikens on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 2:00 p.m. ET. The Phoenix next host the Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 2:00 p.m. ET.
