Official Site of the Redbirds · Aug 26, 2024
Birds Suffer First Loss at Illinois
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Hillary GriffinNORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State Soccer (1-1-1, 0-0-0 MVC) suffered its first loss of the season Sunday at the hands of Illinois (3-0-1, 0-0-0 Big Ten), by a 4-0 mark at Demirjian Park.
The Illini jumped on Illinois State early and never looked back, scoring in the opening minute.
Illinois State generated three shots and one shot on frame, which came from freshman Chloe Cline in the 27th minute. The chance generated consecutive corner kicks for Illinois State, but the Redbirds couldn't break through.
Sophomore Madi Valenti made seven saves in her second collegiate start, which is tied for the second-most by a Redbird goalie over the last two seasons.