The University of Illinois Springfield women's basketball team dropped an intense game to McKendree Thursday night at TRAC. UIS falls to 5-3 overall, 3-2 in the GLVC. The Bearcats improved to 7-2, with a perfect 5-0 record in GLVC play. 

Game Summary

• It was an offensive-minded game from the start, with both teams shooting at a high percentage

• The Bearcats were in control at the half, leading it 49-38 after making 20-of-30 from the field

• The Prairie Stars cut into the Bearcat lead in the third quarter with full-court pressure

• UIS tied the game with 2:13 on the clock after an eight-point run of four layups

• McKendree went on a 7-0 run with 1:30 left in the game to take command and win 90-84. 

From the Box Score

• Four Prairie Stars finished with double-digit points, and were led by Jessenia Lawson with 21

• Liz Uhl scored 16, Michaela Gibbons added 14, and Saharra Murphy contributed 11

• Lawson and Uhl led the team with 7 rebounds each

• UIS shot 37-of-71 (52.1%) from the field, compared to McKendree's 33-for-54 (61.1%)

• McKendree attempted 23 foul shots, making 20, compared to 6 attempts and 4 makes for the Prairie Stars

• The Bearcats edged the Stars in rebounds, 30-28

Around the GLVC

• Drury, UMSL, and Southwest Baptist join McKendree as winners on Thursday

• McKendree took sole control atop the GLVC standings with a 5-0 record

Up Next

GLVC play continues at TRAC on Saturday as UIS welcomes Missouri - St. Louis.