CHICAGO – Illinois State soccer's Abby Basler and Priya Gillan were named to the Missouri Valley Conference All-Tournament Team, announced by the league Sunday at the conclusion of the title game.
Basler, a redshirt senior from St. Louis, Mo., played in every minute of ISU's postseason run, taking 10 shots, six of which she put on goal. The midfielder converted ISU's first penalty kick in their double overtime shootout tie breaker versus UNI (Apr. 11) that saw the 'Birds advance, 3-0 in PKs. Basler, who led the team this spring in nearly every offensive category, including goals (4), assists (3), points (11), shots (43) and shots on goal (20), has been recognized as an All-MVC honoree three times in her career and on the MVC All-Tournament Team previously in 2018.
Gillan, a redshirt sophomore from White Rock, British Columbia, spent every minute of postseason play in goal in both matches that went to double overtime. Gillan notably did not allow UNI to convert a single penalty kick in ISU's quarterfinal versus UNI, making two diving saves to help the 'Birds advance on the tiebreaking shootout, 3-0. The goalkeeper also made four saves in the Redbirds' semifinal match at Loyola Chicago. This marks Gillan's first award from the conference.
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