Monday, March 31
Normal, IL
6 p.m.
Louisiana Tech University
at
Illinois State
Photo by: Josh McDaniel
Preview: LA Tech at Illinois State (WNIT Great 8)
3/30/2025 11:36:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Lady Techsters and Redbirds tipoff at 6 p.m. on ESPN+
RUSTON — The Louisiana Tech women's basketball team travels to Norman, Illinois, to take on Illinois State in the Great 8 of the WNIT on Monday night in the CEFCU Arena on ESPN+.
GAME INFORMATION
DATE/TIME: Monday, March 31, 6 p.m. CT
LOCATION: Norman, Ill. (CEFCU Arena)
TV: ESPN+
STATS: LATechSports.com/Stats
RADIO: LA Tech Sports Network | LA Tech Athletics App
SERIES RECORD: LA Tech 5-3
LAST MEETING: Illinois State 70-53 (11/26/22)
ABOUT LOUISIANA TECH (17-15, 8-10 CUSA)
Louisiana Tech used a dominant third quarter to erase a 10-point halftime deficit to beat Lindenwood 68-64. Paris Bradley scored 12 of her game-high 12 points, and Isla Airey had five blocks in the third quarter for the Lady Techsters.
Airey's presence down low has not been seen by a Lady Techster in 17 seasons. The 6-4 forward had seven blocks against the Lions, tying her with Tori Harrison and Margaret DeCiman for the fourth most in a single game in program history. Her 60 rejections on the year rank 10th overall and third among Lady Techster freshmen.
Another freshman etching her name in the record book is Paris Bradley. The 5-9 guard's eight 20-point performances are the sixth most by a freshman in Lady Techster history, only trailing Belinda Jones (14), Pam Kelly (14), Kay Ford (11), Angela Turner (10) and Elinor Griffin (9). She also ranks eighth in total points (471), 10th in assists (98) and third in 3-pointers (45).
Jordan Marshall is the final member of the freshman class big three. The forward is one of the best rebounders in the country at 8.6 boards a game, ranking 80th overall and third among freshmen. Her 284 boards are the sixth most by a freshman in program history. Her 11 double-doubles are the second most in the country in her classification.
Robyn Lee gives LA Tech experience and leadership at the guard position. The graduate student is having a career-high year with 11.5 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists a game. Her 1,092 career points are 40th on the all-time program scoring list, recently passing Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Teresa Weatherspoon.
ABOUT ILLINOIS STATE (23-12, 14-6 MVC)
Illinois State comes into the game off a 78-68 win over Abilene Christian in the Super 16. The Redbirds shot 52.9 percent from the field and 55.6 percent from behind the arc.
Illinois State is the sixth-best shooting team in the country at 48.2 percent. They have shot under 40 percent just six times in 35 games and have shot over 50 on 17 occasions, including the previous two games. Their 3-point percentage ranks ninth in the country at 37.5 percent.
Shannon Dowell leads the way for the Redbirds with 17.3 points per game on 48.9 percent shooting. The sophomore guard has 12 games of 20 or more points, including the last five. The second-team All-Missouri Valley Conference member adds 5.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists a game.
The Redbirds have three other players averaging double figures, including the team's leading 3-point threat, Elyce Knudsen. The four-time NCAA Division III All-American shoots 42.9 percent from long range and has 85 triples on the year, both ranking inside the top 20 in the country.
Nevaeh Thomas and Addison Martin are the other two players averaging over 11 points for Illinois State at 11.9 and 11.5, respectively. Thomas adds a team-high 7.1 boards a game.
SUPPORT LA TECH ATHLETICS
Championships require championship resources. Fans can make a direct impact on the success of LA Tech Athletics through LTAC, Aillet Society, T-Club, and Young Alumni program as well as the Bulldog Community Outreach which is the NIL collective that supports Bulldog and Lady Techster student-athletes. Visit BuildTheLegacy.com today.
BARK LOUDER
Our mission is to engage, develop, and advance the Louisiana Tech Athletics brand. You can do that by spending time consuming our content and by investing your talents. By barking louder with your time and talent, you can affect progress and brand advancement in a meaningful way. Visit LATechSports.com/BarkLouder today. You bark. We bark. Louder together.
SOCIAL MEDIA
For all the latest in Lady Techster Basketball, follow us on X (@LATechWBB), Instagram (@LATechWBB), and Facebook (LadyTechsters).
GAME INFORMATION
DATE/TIME: Monday, March 31, 6 p.m. CT
LOCATION: Norman, Ill. (CEFCU Arena)
TV: ESPN+
STATS: LATechSports.com/Stats
RADIO: LA Tech Sports Network | LA Tech Athletics App
SERIES RECORD: LA Tech 5-3
LAST MEETING: Illinois State 70-53 (11/26/22)
ABOUT LOUISIANA TECH (17-15, 8-10 CUSA)
Louisiana Tech used a dominant third quarter to erase a 10-point halftime deficit to beat Lindenwood 68-64. Paris Bradley scored 12 of her game-high 12 points, and Isla Airey had five blocks in the third quarter for the Lady Techsters.
Airey's presence down low has not been seen by a Lady Techster in 17 seasons. The 6-4 forward had seven blocks against the Lions, tying her with Tori Harrison and Margaret DeCiman for the fourth most in a single game in program history. Her 60 rejections on the year rank 10th overall and third among Lady Techster freshmen.
Another freshman etching her name in the record book is Paris Bradley. The 5-9 guard's eight 20-point performances are the sixth most by a freshman in Lady Techster history, only trailing Belinda Jones (14), Pam Kelly (14), Kay Ford (11), Angela Turner (10) and Elinor Griffin (9). She also ranks eighth in total points (471), 10th in assists (98) and third in 3-pointers (45).
Jordan Marshall is the final member of the freshman class big three. The forward is one of the best rebounders in the country at 8.6 boards a game, ranking 80th overall and third among freshmen. Her 284 boards are the sixth most by a freshman in program history. Her 11 double-doubles are the second most in the country in her classification.
Robyn Lee gives LA Tech experience and leadership at the guard position. The graduate student is having a career-high year with 11.5 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists a game. Her 1,092 career points are 40th on the all-time program scoring list, recently passing Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Teresa Weatherspoon.
ABOUT ILLINOIS STATE (23-12, 14-6 MVC)
Illinois State comes into the game off a 78-68 win over Abilene Christian in the Super 16. The Redbirds shot 52.9 percent from the field and 55.6 percent from behind the arc.
Illinois State is the sixth-best shooting team in the country at 48.2 percent. They have shot under 40 percent just six times in 35 games and have shot over 50 on 17 occasions, including the previous two games. Their 3-point percentage ranks ninth in the country at 37.5 percent.
Shannon Dowell leads the way for the Redbirds with 17.3 points per game on 48.9 percent shooting. The sophomore guard has 12 games of 20 or more points, including the last five. The second-team All-Missouri Valley Conference member adds 5.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists a game.
The Redbirds have three other players averaging double figures, including the team's leading 3-point threat, Elyce Knudsen. The four-time NCAA Division III All-American shoots 42.9 percent from long range and has 85 triples on the year, both ranking inside the top 20 in the country.
Nevaeh Thomas and Addison Martin are the other two players averaging over 11 points for Illinois State at 11.9 and 11.5, respectively. Thomas adds a team-high 7.1 boards a game.
SUPPORT LA TECH ATHLETICS
Championships require championship resources. Fans can make a direct impact on the success of LA Tech Athletics through LTAC, Aillet Society, T-Club, and Young Alumni program as well as the Bulldog Community Outreach which is the NIL collective that supports Bulldog and Lady Techster student-athletes. Visit BuildTheLegacy.com today.
BARK LOUDER
Our mission is to engage, develop, and advance the Louisiana Tech Athletics brand. You can do that by spending time consuming our content and by investing your talents. By barking louder with your time and talent, you can affect progress and brand advancement in a meaningful way. Visit LATechSports.com/BarkLouder today. You bark. We bark. Louder together.
SOCIAL MEDIA
For all the latest in Lady Techster Basketball, follow us on X (@LATechWBB), Instagram (@LATechWBB), and Facebook (LadyTechsters).
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