Season opener

[Redbird82]

Women get started today against St Xavier, have 2 more scheduled with WIU and St Louis

 

[JHBird]

What happened to Fantasia Baines? She was a big recruit for us. She wasn't in the game and no longer even on the roster? I was looking forward to "hearing" her play this year.

 

[TIMMY]

Strange. She reported with the team in August.

 

[Bird Friend]

What happened to Fantasia Baines? She was a big recruit for us. She wasn't in the game and no longer even on the roster? I was looking forward to "hearing" her play this year.

Looks like she wants a transfer . . . ?

Women’s Basketball Transfers: Fall 2020–Summer 2021 - Page 3 of 27 - WBB Blog

Continuously updated rundown of women's basketball transfers and potential transfers (transfer portal) from D-I schools, from fall 2020 to summer 2021

wbbblog.com

 

[Bird Friend]

From Pantagraph article:

Baines off roster: Freshman forward Fantasia Baines is no longer a part of the ISU program.
“We came to an understanding this may not be the place for her. Sometimes it’s just not a good fit for both parties,” Gillespie said. “There were no disciplinary actions. Wherever she lands, we wish her nothing but the best.”

Watch now: Crompton, Illinois State women roll past Saint Xavier

Illinois State women's basketball opened its season with a lopsided win over NAIA program Saint Xavier.

www.pantagraph.com

 

[JHBird]

Thanks for finding that BirdFriend. Kinda sucks.