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NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State soccer team (0-3-0) stays at home Sunday in search of its first victory of the season when the Redbirds welcome Eastern Illinois (0-2-0) to Adelaide Street Field for a 1 p.m. contest.
Fans unable to attend Sunday's match can watch online on ESPN3. Live stats will also be available.
Last Time Out
ISU was defeated by Marquette, 2-1, Thursday night at Adelaide Street field. Marquette scored both of its goals off corner kicks. The deciding goal came late in 77th minute off a corner kick taken by Cali Pyzdrowski, as it connected with Darian Powell.
In the first half, Marquette's Emily Hess glided a ball just over the fingertips of Haley Smith to pick up the Golden Eagle's first goal. The Redbirds answered back minutes later off a free kick from 35-yards out. Unfortunately, there was confusion with the referees, and ISU's goal was taken away.
In the 24th minute, Kiley Czerwinski crossed the ball inside the 18-yard line, as it deflected off a Marquette player and found the back of the net to tie the match at 1-1. Illinois State finished with multiple opportunities over the first 45 minutes, outshooting Marquette, 5-2.
In the second half, the Redbirds tested the Golden Eagles, as they tallied six shots, including four on goal. Marquette also finished with four shots on goal and six overall. Lauren Koehl notched three shots of Illinois State's 11, while Smith grabbed two saves between the pipes.
Eastern Illinois
2016 Season: 0-2-0
When: Sunday, Aug. 28 - 1 p.m.
Where: Normal, Ill. (Adelaide Street Field)
Series History: Illinois State leads 3-1-0.
Last Meeting: Sept. 18, 2009 - Illinois State 2, Eastern Illinois 0 (in Normal, Illinois)
What You Need to Know: The Panthers were selected to finish last this year in the Ohio Valley Conference when the league released its preseason poll. The Panthers return three of their top five scorers from last season and a starter in goal. So far this season, the Panthers have gone 0-2-0 in nonconference playing, losing to Bowling Green (1-0) and Fort Wayne (2-0). Head coach Kiki Lara is in his first season coaching the women's program after taking over both men's and women's soccer duties in the spring.
Promotions
Recognition of soccer alumni will take place at halftime, and after the match, the annual Heidecke Ceremony will take place at the Heidecke Tree outside the gate of Adelaide Street Field. All fans are welcome to attend.
Up Next
The Redbirds return to action Friday, Sept. 2 when they travel to South Bend, Indiana, to take on Notre Dame, with kickoff slated for 6 p.m. CST.
