Illinois State Redbirds at Wichita State Shockers
· MVC WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT - FINAL
<span class="badge bg-danger" style="font-size: 1.2em; margin: 5px 0;">Final</span>
65 - 69
65 - 69
Wichita State makes NCAA tournament for first time
The top-seeded Shockers (24-9) won the tournament for the first time and will be making their first NCAA tournament appearance.
Chynna Turner added 12 points and Jessica Diamond chipped in with 11 for Wichita State, which has won five in a row.
Jamie Russell led third-seeded Illinois State (23-10) with a game-high 27 points. Janae Smith added 19 points and Brianna Puni had 12 points and 10 rebounds for the Redbirds.
Wichita State used a 10-2 run early in the second half to go in front for good at 52-49.
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- TV Channel: Redbirds vs Shockers 2021 College Basketball, week 19, is broadcasted on ESPN3.
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Game Information
Venue: Family Arena
Location: Saint Charles, MO
Capacity:
Location: Saint Charles, MO
Capacity:
2025-26 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray State | 19-1 | - | 31-4 |
| Belmont | 16-4 | 3 | 20-12 |
| Illinois State | 13-7 | 6 | 24-14 |
| Bradley | 13-7 | 6 | 20-13 |
| Northern Iowa | 13-7 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Drake | 10-10 | 9 | 12-20 |
| UIC | 9-11 | 10 | 14-18 |
| Southern Illinois | 7-13 | 12 | 10-20 |
| Indiana State | 5-15 | 14 | 10-22 |
| Evansville | 5-15 | 14 | 10-25 |
| Valparaiso | 0-20 | 19 | 0-32 |
2025-26 American Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice | 17-1 | - | 29-6 |
| East Carolina | 14-4 | 3 | 22-10 |
| South Florida | 13-5 | 4 | 20-12 |
| Tulsa | 11-7 | 6 | 19-12 |
| North Texas | 11-7 | 6 | 19-14 |
| UTSA | 9-9 | 8 | 18-16 |
| Temple | 8-10 | 9 | 15-17 |
| Charlotte | 8-10 | 9 | 14-18 |
| Florida Atlantic | 7-11 | 10 | 14-18 |
| Tulane | 6-12 | 11 | 11-20 |
| Wichita State | 5-13 | 12 | 8-23 |
| UAB | 4-14 | 13 | 11-19 |
| Memphis | 4-14 | 13 | 10-21 |