CHICAGO – Illinois State soccer (5-8-3, 3-3-2 MVC) saw its four-game unbeaten streak come to an end Sunday at the hands of UIC (6-9-2, 5-2-2 MVC), 2-0.
UIC struck first with a 43rd minute goal, but Illinois State made a strong push just before the Flames connected. The Redbirds generated several opportunities with the game scoreless, highlighted by a chance from Sammi Cenek in the 37th minute. The ball came loose for Cenek inside the box and she put a shot on frame for the Redbirds, earning a corner kick.
Moments later Camryn Ries broke through for a 1-0 Flames lead. Just after the break she netted her second goal, a 51st minute score that gave UIC a 2-0 lead.
Ava Watson put a pair of shots on frame in the second half, however both opportunities were saved as UIC earned a win.
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