Drake rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat Missouri Valley Conference leader Southern Illinois, 4-2, on the road. The Bulldogs scored three times in the second half, including two goals created from set pieces, to strengthen their bid for the regular-season title.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Drake 4, Southern Illinois 2.
  • Drake trailed 2-0 before scoring four unanswered goals.
  • Alexa Aylward scored twice, bringing her season total to 7 goals.
  • Angela Gutierrez scored her team-leading 10th goal of the season.
Yes, But

Southern Illinois struck twice in the opening 21 minutes and held the lead at halftime. Drake responded with greater urgency and made its set pieces count, turning the match around.

What's Next

Drake hosts Illinois State on Nov. 1 at 1 p.m. for its final home game of the regular season.

Bottom Line

Drake’s comeback delivered a crucial win in the MVC title race—and showed the Bulldogs can recover under pressure against the league’s top team.