Illinois State fell to Drake, 1-0, in Des Moines after the Bulldogs scored in the 79th minute. Goalkeeper Madi Valenti made several key saves, but the Redbirds couldn’t find an equalizer in their final regular-season road game.

By the Numbers
  • Illinois State: 9-3-5 overall, 4-2-2 in Missouri Valley Conference play.
  • Drake’s winning goal came in the 79th minute.
State of Play
  • The Redbirds close the regular season at home against Valparaiso on Thursday at 1 p.m. CT.
  • The game will be played at Adelaide Street Field.