EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – The Illinois State women's soccer team was topped, 4-2, in an exhibition match at SIUE that featured five goals in the first 43:01 of play on Wednesday at Ralph Korte Stadium.
Seniors Natalie Vaughn-Low and Shaina Dudas each scored for the Redbirds in their final official exhibition match before opening the season on August 19 at Eastern Michigan.
SIUE scored in the ninth and 18th minutes before Vaughn-Low's goal, just 1:24 late, cut the deficit in half.
The Cougars extended their lead back out to two goals in the 39th minute but Dudas was able to bring the Redbirds back within one goal at the 43:01 mark. *Note: Dudas' goal was originally credited to Logan Ziegler and is not accurately reflected in the listed box score.
SIUE secured the victory with an 89th minute goal.
The Redbirds put all five of their shots on-frame, but were outshot by SIUE, 16-5, and held without a shot in the second half. The Cougars generated nine corners while the 'Birds did not have a corner kick.
ISU is scheduled to host a Red vs White scrimmage on Sunday at Adelaide Street Field at 11:00 a.m. before its season-opening match on August 19 at Eastern Michigan.
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