NORMAL, Ill.- Illinois State (3-5-4, 1-2-3 in MVC) takes on Drake at home (8-3-3, 4-1-1 in MVC) and Indiana State on the road (1-5-8, 0-3-3 in MVC) for this week's in-conference tilt. The matches for the next two weeks mark the final weeks of the season before post season play.
QUICK KICKS
- Haley Glover scored her sixth goal of the season in the Redbirds 1-1 draw with Valparaiso on the road. This earned the 'Birds their fourth draw of the season.
- Audrey Brown tied her career record high of eight saves in the 2-0 loss to Murray State.
- The 'Birds have four games left in the season, with two more at Adelaide Street Field.
ABOUT THE OPPONENTS
Drake sits at the top of the league with four wins in conference play and only one loss. Overall, Drake has earned eight wins, while only succumbing to three losses.
Indiana State is yet to earn its first win in conference, but has tallied one on the season coming against SIUE. They currently rank tenth in the MVC, just below the Redbirds.
SERIES HISTORIES
In the all time series histories between Drake and Illinois State, the 'Birds have taken 12 wins, 10 losses, and three draws. In 2022, the 'Birds took the 2-0 lossto the Bulldogs. The competitive series will continue this week in Normal.
The Redbirds have dominated the all-time records with 29 wins and only seven losses. Yet, in 2022 the 'Birds to the loss 1-0 on the road.
Kickoff is set for 6 PM on Thursday at Adelaide Street Field and 12 PM on Sunday in Terre Haute.
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