NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State soccer team will face a difficult test in its final nonconference match of the season as Oklahoma travels to Normal, Illinois, for a Friday match.
The Redbirds are fresh off a 2-1 win against Loyola Wednesday night at Adelaide Street Field. With the victory, ISU moved its record to 4-6-2 on the season. The win was the first Valley win of the season for the Redbirds.
Oklahoma enters the match just outside of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Top 25. The Sooners are the top vote-getter outside the Top 25 and enter with a record of 7-4-1. Oklahoma defeated Oral Roberts, 2-1, Tuesday night in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
ISU has faced one Big 12 team this season, dropping a, 2-0, decision to TCU, Aug, 30.
The Redbirds are led by Lauren Koehl. Koehl has scored in three-straight games and leads the team in goals (4) and points (10). Ali Farkos dished out her third assist Saturday night, which gives her the team lead in that category. She also netted her first goal of the season Wednesday night.
Kickoff Friday is set for 11 a.m., and admission is free to all home games.
Series History
This is the first meeting between Oklahoma and Illinois State.
How to Follow Along
There will be a live audio broadcast for every ISU match this season. All home games will have a live video broadcast on Redbird HD.tv. In addition, live stats will also be available and all links can be found on GoRedbirds.com.
Promotions
Friday is Scarf Giveaway Day at Adelaide Street Field. Illinois State students can claim one of 100 scarves. Students will receive a voucher for a scarf when they enter the gates, and those vouchers can be redeemed at halftime.
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