Published on November 5, 2026 6:38 am
Last Updated on November 5, 2026 6:39 am
Grace Nelson
llinois State women’s basketball team opened the season with a 106-69 win over Chicago State.
Altamont High School graduate Grace Nelson scored 21 points. The junior guard connected on eight of 10 field goals in 19 minutes of action. She made five of six three-point shots.
Nelson had to redshirt the 2024-25 season with Illinois State due to injury. In 2025-26, Nelson played in all 38 games and started nine times. She averaged 5.5 points per game and scored a career high 23 points in February.
Illinois State heads to Dayton, Ohio today for a 6 p.m. contest.