CARBONDALE, Ill. – Illinois State women's soccer saw its six-game winning streak come to an end Saturday, falling 1-0 to Southern Illinois in the Redbirds' first Missouri Valley Conference loss of the season. ISU moves to 8-2-3 overall and 3-1 in MVC play.

Goalkeeper Madi Valenti kept the Redbirds within striking distance early, making three saves in the opening eight minutes before the Salukis opened the scoring in the ninth minute with a shot into the bottom left corner.

Southern Illinois controlled possession in the first half, outshooting Illinois State and earning five corner kicks. The Redbirds recorded two shots in the opening 45 minutes, neither of which was on target.

Illinois State looked to generate offensive opportunities in the second half, earning back-to-back corner kicks in the 63rd and 64th minutes. Eve Gricius recorded the Redbirds' first shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but Illinois State was unable to find the equalizer.

Valenti finished the contest with five saves as the Redbirds' seven-game unbeaten streak came to a close.

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Illinois State returns to Adelaide Street Field on Thursday, Oct. 15, to host Belmont at 6 p.m. CT.