Redbirds Drop First MVC Match at Southern Illinois

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...