2018 – 19 Illinois State Redbirds women 's basketball team represents Illinois State University during the 2018 – 19 NCAA Division I women 's basketball season . The Redbirds , led by first year head coach Kristen Gillespie , play their home games at Redbird Arena and were members of the Missouri Valley Conference . They finished the season 19 – 12 , 11 – 7 in MVC play to finish in fourth place . They advanced to the semifinals of the Missouri Valley Women 's Tournament where they lost to Drake . Despite having 19 wins , they were not invited to a postseason tournament
Missouri Valley Women 's Tournament
2019 Missouri Valley Conference Women's Basketball Tournament
2018–19 Illinois State Redbirds women's basketball team