Illinois State (1-2-2) dropped a 1-0 decision to the Miami Redhawks (1-2-1) Friday afternoon at Miami Soccer Field in Oxford, Ohio. The Redbirds could not overcome a slow offensive start that saw them take only one shot in the first half.
Freshman defender Chloe Masys opened her scoring account at the right moment for the RedHawks, scoring the game-winning goal in the 77th minute. Fellow freshman Jordan King was credited with an assist, serving a corner kick to a perfectly positioned Masys who found the back of the net with a header.
The RedHawks outshot Illinois State, 15-6, including 6-1 in shots on goal. Junior goalkeeper Haley Smith added five saves, improving her season total to 28 saves through the first five games. Sophomore forward Natalie Vaughn-Low recorded the lone shot on goal for the 'Birds.
UP NEXT: The Redbirds will migrate north to Chicago Sunday to take on UIC at 3 p.m. at Flames Field. Â
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