Maya Wong and the Redbirds aim to feed off fan support during homestand

ISU women's basketball player protects the ball from a defender

Winners of three of their last four games, the Illinois State women’s basketball team (11-6 overall, 4-3 conference) is hosting a two-game homestand this week as the Redbirds take on the University of Northern Iowa on Thursday at 6:30 p.m., followed by a visit from the Drake Bulldogs on Saturday at 4 p.m.