Sycamores Seek Payback, Continue Road Trip Against Austin Peay
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Indiana State Women’s Basketball aims to continue its winning streak and avenge a previous season loss when it faces Austin peay on Sunday afternoon, with tipoff scheduled for 2 p.m. CT and broadcast on ESPN+.
The Sycamores are coming off a thrilling 65-60 come-from-behind victory over Western Kentucky on Friday, showcasing a balanced offensive attack and resilience on the road. This game featured a first approach, with five players scoring in double figures against Western Kentucky. Jayci Allen led the charge off the bench with 14 points,followed by Briggs (13),Kennedy Claybrooks (12),Tierney Kelsey (11),and Amerie Flowers (10).Flowers also achieved her first double-double of the season, adding 10 rebounds, while Clemisha Prackett contributed another 10 boards.
“We’re finding ways to win as a team,” a senior official stated. “Everyone is stepping up and contributing, and that’s what makes this group special.”
comeback Kids Demonstrate Grit
The Sycamores demonstrated remarkable composure against Western Kentucky, overcoming a nine-point deficit in the third quarter.A barrage of six 3-pointers in the final 15 minutes propelled Indiana State to a 30-16 scoring run, securing their second consecutive win. This marked the second time during the Marc Mitchell era that the Sycamores rallied to win after trailing at halftime, with the previous instance occurring in November 2024 against Southeast Missouri State.
Three-Point Shooting Proves Decisive
Indiana State’s offensive prowess extended beyond balanced scoring, as the team connected on a season-high 11 three-pointers against western Kentucky.Jayci Allen, Briggs, and Kennedy Claybrooks each knocked down three triples, while Tierney Kelsey added a pair. This performance surpassed their previous high of 10 three-pointers achieved in games against Southern Illinois and Drake during the 2024-25 season.
Seeking Payback Against familiar Foes
Indiana State is on a mission to reverse past results, having already secured wins against Eastern Illinois and Western Kentucky – teams that defeated them by double digits during the 2024-25 season. Now, the Sycamores have an chance to complete a trio of revenge victories against austin peay, who handed them a 74-56 defeat last season in Terre Haute.
“We remember those losses,” one analyst noted. “this team is using them as motivation to prove how much they’ve improved.”
Austin Peay At A Glance
Austin Peay enters Sunday’s contest with a 1-1 record, concluding a three-game homestand. The Governors secured a win against Sewanee but fell to Vanderbilt in their first two games. Anovia Sheals leads Austin Peay in scoring with 17.0 points per game, while Jade Rucker paces the team in rebounding at 9.0 per game. Brittany Young, in her fifth season as head coach, boasts a 68-60 record and has led the Governors to winning seasons in three of her four years, including a 20-win campaign in 2021-22.
Series History
indiana State holds a 2-3 all-time record against Austin Peay, with a 0-1 mark in Clarksville. The Governors have won the last two matchups, including the aforementioned 74-56 victory last season. The Sycamores’ last win in the series was an 89-85 overtime thriller in Terre Haute during the 2000-01 season.
Looking Ahead
Following the game against Austin Peay, Indiana State will conclude its road trip with a matchup against SIU Edwardsville on Wednesday, with tipoff set for noon CT.
Fans can follow Sycamore Women’s Basketball for the latest updates on GoSycamores.com and on social media platforms including Twitter,Facebook,instagram,and YouTube.The March On App is also available for download on both the App Store and Google Play Store.
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