NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State soccer will make its first road trip of the 2025 campaign, traveling to Indianapolis, Ind., for a contest with Butler on Thursday. Kick off from the Bud and Jackie Sellick Bowl is set for 4 p.m. CT and will be available to stream on ESPN+.
Illinois State enters Thursday's meeting with Butler after falling to Northwestern 1-0 Sunday evening at Adelaide Street Field. In Sunday's defeat, Redshirt Sophomore Madi Valenti recorded a career-best 10 saves, a single-most from a Redbird goalkeeper since 2023.
The Bulldogs look ahead to Thursday's matchup with the Redbirds after securing a 2-0 victory over Central Michigan in their season opener on August 14.