Redbirds Erase Halftime Deficit to Defeat Huskies in Season Opener

NORMAL, Ill. — Illinois State soccer opened the 2026 season with a comeback victory Wednesday night, rallying past Northern Illinois 2-1 at Adelaide Street Field. "It's always great to get a win in the first game of the year, but I think what I'm more proud of is how we came from behind," said Illinois State head coach Raleigh DeRose. "Being down a goal in the first half is something you have to dig yourself out of, and that takes a lot of character." The Redbirds fell behind early when the Huskies scored in the 18th minute and carried that...