Illinois State Holds Off Green Bay, 75-66
Illinois State used a strong second half to beat Green Bay 75-66 at CEFCU Arena in Normal, Illinois.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Basketball
Illinois State defeated Green Bay 75-66 on Wednesday night at CEFCU Arena in Normal, Illinois. Green Bay erased a double-digit first-half deficit and held a halftime lead before Illinois State pulled away.
Why it matters
The loss drops Green Bay to 1-2 on the season, while Illinois State's second-half surge highlights its depth and free-throw execution. The result gives both programs an early-season marker as they settle into their schedules.
Maddy Skorupski led all scorers with 24 points for Green Bay, while Danyella Mporokoso led Illinois State with 20 points and Nevaeh Thomas added 17 points and 12 rebounds. Illinois State went 19-for-24 at the free-throw line and outscored Green Bay by 27 points in the fourth quarter alone.
The players
Illinois State Redbirds
The women's basketball program of Illinois State University, a Missouri Valley Conference member based in Normal, Illinois.
Green Bay Phoenix
The women's basketball program of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, which competes in the Horizon League.
The details
Green Bay closed the first quarter on a 6-0 run and answered an Illinois State 9-0 run with a 9-0 run of its own in the second quarter. Illinois State then used a strong second half to pull away at CEFCU Arena, where Elisa Mevius added 12 points, seven rebounds and five steals for Green Bay.
Timeline
Wednesday night (November 11, 2026): Illinois State defeats Green Bay 75-66 at CEFCU Arena.
Season Trajectory
Early-season losses like Green Bay's 1-2 start can carry more weight in tight conference races, where each game affects seeding and tournament selection. Illinois State's win adds to its early-season résumé as it works through the NCAA Division I women's basketball calendar.
Green Bay's 1-2 start puts pressure on its early schedule as it looks to rebound. Fantasy and roster watchers should note Skorupski's 24-point game as the team's primary scoring option.
The takeaway
Early-season results like this one often reveal which players are carrying scoring loads, and Green Bay's second-half struggles point to where its rotation needs to improve. Readers tracking the season should watch for whether Illinois State's balanced scoring holds up in tougher matchups.
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