Redbird Soccer Week Recap

NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State soccer travelled to Butler University and UW-Green Bay for this past weekend’s games still in search for their first win of the year. The Redbirds took a loss on Friday and a draw on Sunday.

The Redbirds lost by a score of 5-1 in Friday night’s tilt with the Butler Bulldogs. The Bulldogs jumped out to an early lead with goals in the 16th and 35th minutes to make it 2-0 going into halftime. Butler scored again to open the second half in the 52nd minute, making it 3-0. Just minutes later, the Redbirds would get a goal from Rylann Law assisted by Grace Petrie. This was Law’s first career goal and the first career assist from Petrie.

Butler would add goals in the 56th and 63rd minutes to make the score the eventual final, 5-1.

The Redbirds traveled to Green Bay to take on UW-Green Bay in their contest on Sunday before coming back to Normal. The match resulted in a draw.

Both teams came into the game looking for their first victory of the year.

The Redbirds came out firing as Eve Gricius found a scoring opportunity resulting in a shot on goal. But not long after that, the game was paused due to lighting in the area.

The lightning delay lasted about an hour, and the Redbirds found more scoring opportunities from Chloe Cline and Eve Gricius again. The score ended up being 0-0 going into the half.

To open the second half, ISU would break through, getting a goal from Abby Hall in the 51st minute. It was Hall’s first of the year assisted by Erika Wells. Green Bay was then able to net a penalty kick in the 78th minute to even the score at one a piece, which ended up being the final score.

The Redbirds would finish the week with a season record of 0-3-1. ISU will be back in action at home against Western Illinois, Thursday at 7 p.m.

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