Indiana State University Athletics

ADELAIDE, Australia – Former Indiana State women's basketball standout Ashley Taia has signed a professional contract to play for the Adelaide Lightning in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) in her native Australia.
 
In her three seasons with the Sycamores, Taia played in 79 games, making 59 starts and scored 800 total points, averaging 10.1 per game. She shot .373 (282-for-756) for her career from the field including a .309 mark (133-for-43) from 3-point range. Taia brought down 315 rebounds (4.0 per game) and shot .715 (103 of 144) from the free throw line while getting credited with 159 assists, 112 steals and 21 blocks.
 
"She's athletic, she's a big guard and can play multiple positions and I think she adds to the flexibility of our group," Adelaide Head Coach Chris Lucas said. "She shoots the ball well, she's a very good passer of the ball and I really like how active she is defensively. I think she really adds depth and flexibility to the group."
 
A 2018 graduate of Indiana State University, Taia was a three-time Missouri Valley Conference Newcomer of the Week in her first season with the Sycamores.
 
Adelaide also announced the resigning of Mikayla Pirini in the announcement.
 
The next great crop of Sycamores will hit the floor when Indiana State opens the 2018-19 season at Marshall on Nov. 7.
 
Season tickets for the 2018-19 Indiana State Women's Basketball season are now on sale with new, reduced rates to make games extremely affordable for the family. Prices start at $40 and all season ticket levels can be purchased at 50 percent off the regular price with the purchase of Indiana State Men's Basketball season tickets. For more information, please call 812-237-3047 or visit GoSycamores.com.
 
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