Redbirds Travel to Chicago for Nonconference Matchup

NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State soccer team (6-5-1) will travel to Chicago Saturday to take on the Cougars of Chicago State (1-8-0) at 3 p.m. ISU is unbeaten in its last five games, with four wins and a scoreless draw.  

Fans unable to attend Saturday's match can follow @Redbird_Soccer on Twitter for in-game updates.

Last Time Out
The Redbirds dominated both offensively and defensively Sunday in their 4-1 victory over the IUPUI Jaguars. As they celebrated Senior Day and held on through a weather delay, ISU controlled the game from start to finish.

ISU opened the match strong with a goal in the sixth minute by freshman Mikayla Unger. Senior Lauren Koehl followed suit 10 minutes later with her sixth goal of the season, extending the lead to 2-0. Unger continued the momentum in the 28th minute with her second goal of the match, giving ISU a 3-0 lead.

IUPUI quickly answered in the 29th minute with a goal from outside the 18 by junior Catherine Raster, closing ISU's lead to 3-1. The goal was quickly followed by a weather delay. After play resumed, the teams returned to finish the first half. The ISU defense did not let anything slide as they assisted freshman keeper Haley Smith in blocking a series of shots.

The second half started the same as the first, with Koehl getting her second goal of the match and eighth of the season, stretching the lead 4-1, resulting in the win for the Redbirds.

Chicago State
2016 Season: 1-8-0 (0-0-0 WAC)
When: Saturday, Oct.1 – 3 p.m.
Where: Chicago, Ill. (Kroc Stadium)
Series History: First meeting
What You Need to Know: This will be the first home match for the Cougars since Sept. 2, where they fell short to Eastern Illinois in overtime, 2-1. CSU is coming off a tough loss at Loyola last week, 7-0. Junior goalkeeper Gabby Klemp recorded a season-high six saves against the Ramblers. Chicago State is in its 4^th year of the soccer program, under head coach Tony Tommasi.

Up Next
The Redbirds return home Sunday, Oct. 9, to continue conference play, hosting Missouri State. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at Adelaide Street field.

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