CEDAR FALLS, Iowa. – The Illinois State women's soccer team was edged, 2-1, after UNI soccer 2:11 into overtime at the UNI Soccer Field on Sunday afternoon.
Illinois State (4-9 overall, 2-2 Missouri Valley Conference) managed just four shots, but its first of the match was a 65th-minute equalizer by sophomore Haley Glover, her first career goal.
UNI (5-6-1 overall, 2-1 MVC) received the 93rd-minute goal from Lily Caso.
Junior Allison Baker generated a 91st minute shot on goal that was stopped by the UNI keeper.
UNI outshot ISU, 11-4, while holding a 9-4 advantage in corner kicks.
Illinois State and its opponent were tied at 0-0 at halftime for the fifth-straight match while the match was ISU's fifth OT match of the season (1-4).
The 'Birds play October 9 against Evansville for Senior Day at Adelaide Street Field.
QUOTE FROM FIFTH-YEAR HEAD COACH BRAD SILVEY
"Tough result today on the road. We knew it would take a gritty performance but we came up short. We had a hard time managing the midfield, winning 50/50 challenges, and picking up second balls. Our overall pursuit of the ball and general energy levels were lacking, which is necessary for us to get a foot in the game and to create attacking opportunities. We will learn from mistakes made and turn our focus to Evansville back at home."
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