DEKALB, Ill. - The Indiana State women's basketball team closed out a three-game and six-day span and their nonconference schedule on Thursday night at Northern Illinois, falling 47-43 to the Huskies inside the NIU Convocation Center.

The loss levels ISU's record to 6-6 heading into the Missouri Valley Conference season, while NIU improves to 6-4.

Senior Shannon Thomas posted her 24^th career double-double, going for 22 points and 14 rebounds. Kim Davis (16 points, nine rebounds) and Amanda Corral (15 points, six rebounds) led the Huskies.

Indiana State struggled from beyond the three-point arc, shooting just 3-for-20 (15%) for the game.

The Sycamores return to action on Friday, Dec. 30, when they open Missouri Valley Conference action against in-state rival Evansville. The game with the Purple Aces opens a three-game homestand for ISU to start the league season.