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Illinois State drops MVC opener at UIC, 2-0 – Illinois State University Athletics
Chicago, Unwell. – Illinois State Soccer dropped it is Missouri Valley Convention opener 2-0 Sunday at UIC, snapping a two-game win streak for the Redbirds (2-7-0, 0-1-0 in MVC).
The Flames (1-4-2, 1-0-0 MVC) picked up their first win of the season with a convincing offensive efficiency. UIC led the shot rely 18-4 and held a 4-1 edge in nook kicks.
UIC broke the seal late within the first half with a long-distance strike from Hannah Gryzik within the 42nd minute. The Flames capped off the day within the 83rd minute as Valeria De Silva lobbed a ball over high for Makena Shaw, bringing Redbird goal-keeper Audrey Brown off her line. Shaw scored to offer the Flames a 2-0 benefit.
The Redbirds struggled with offensive possession within the match, however nonetheless sat inside hanging distance till the 83rd minute tally for UIC.
Midfielder Katelynn Buescher led the way in which with a pair of photographs on body as Illinois State made a second-half push for the equalizer. Her strike from close to the 18 sailed simply over the crossbar and was tipped by UIC goalkeeper Lauren Keiser within the 73rd minute, leading to Illinois State’s lone nook of the match.
Katharine Ashley and Sammi Cenek additionally recorded photographs within the recreation.
UP NEXT
The Redbirds return residence to Adelaide Avenue Discipline for a pair of video games subsequent week. Illinois State hosts UNI Thursday at 6 p.m. CT on ESPN+ and Indiana State Sunday at 1 p.m. CT on ESPN3.