NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State soccer drew level at 0-0 with Eastern Illinois Thursday evening at Adelaide Street Field.
Thursday's draw marks the first-ever tie in the contest in all 17 meetings between the two programs. Illinois State maintains an 11-5-1 advantage in the series despite the draw.
The Redbirds pressed early as Freshman Rylann Law drew a save from the Panther goalkeeper in the fifth minute of the game. Illinois State would maintain its pressure in the Eastern Illinois third, outshooting the Panthers 6-1 in the opening half. Despite the Redbirds' shot advantage, the contest remained level at 0-0 entering the break.