Sunday, October 19
Carbondale, IL
1 PM
Southern Illinois University
9-3-3, 3-2-1
1
vs
1
Valparaiso
3-7-4, 0-3-3
1
2
F
Valparaiso
1
0
1
Southern Ill.
1
0
1
Photo by: Abby Harris
Salukis, Beacons Tie 1-1 on Senior Day Sunday
10/19/2025 | 4:21:00 | Women's Soccer
CARBONDALE, Ill. – It was Senior Day for Southern Illinois soccer (9-3-3, 3-2-1) on Sunday, who welcomed Valparaiso (3-7-4, 0-3-3) to Carbondale. After an early goal by the Salukis, the Beacons found an equalizer later in the first half to tie the game 1-1, a score that held until the final buzzer and handed the Salukis their first draw in Missouri Valley Conference play.
Inside the Box Score
How it Happened
Pregame
Prior to the game starting, the Salukis honored their two seniors for Senior Day, as Avery Burleson and Olivia Anderson were given their flowers for the dedication they have put into the program.
First Half
The Salukis wasted little time getting on the board, as Schlicklin finished a great pass from Katamoto to put the Salukis up 1-0 just four minutes into the game. SIU and Valparaiso then entered a defensive battle, with only two shots being recorded over the next 32 minutes.
Katamoto put one on net at the 36:02 mark, but it was turned away by the Beacon keeper. Miller than made her first save of the game roughly two minutes later. In the 41st minute, Valparaiso found the equalizer to tie the game at 1-1, which is where the score stood heading into the halftime break.
Second Half
Southern came out with a flurry of shots in the first 13 minutes of the first half, but none of their five shots crossed the goal line. The Salukis continued to put pressure on the Beacons, who did not put a shot up until the 80th minute.
Both teams would trade shots for the remainder of the game, with Schlicklin coming close to finding a go-ahead goal in the final minute, but Valparaiso's goalie made one more save to secure the tied.
Up Next
The Salukis conclude the home portion of the regular season on Thursday, Oct. 23, when they host Indiana State at 5 p.m.
Follow the Salukis
Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Salukis by following the team on Twitter at @SIU_Soccer, on Facebook at Facebook.com/SalukiSoccer and on Instagram at @SIU_Soccer. Fans can also download the "Salukis" Mobile App on the App Store or Google Play Store.
Inside the Box Score
- Sophia Schlicklin scored SIU's lone goal, her fourth of the season.
- Nao Katamoto assisted Schlicklin on her goal.
- Reagan Miller made one save in goal.
How it Happened
Pregame
Prior to the game starting, the Salukis honored their two seniors for Senior Day, as Avery Burleson and Olivia Anderson were given their flowers for the dedication they have put into the program.
First Half
The Salukis wasted little time getting on the board, as Schlicklin finished a great pass from Katamoto to put the Salukis up 1-0 just four minutes into the game. SIU and Valparaiso then entered a defensive battle, with only two shots being recorded over the next 32 minutes.
Katamoto put one on net at the 36:02 mark, but it was turned away by the Beacon keeper. Miller than made her first save of the game roughly two minutes later. In the 41st minute, Valparaiso found the equalizer to tie the game at 1-1, which is where the score stood heading into the halftime break.
Second Half
Southern came out with a flurry of shots in the first 13 minutes of the first half, but none of their five shots crossed the goal line. The Salukis continued to put pressure on the Beacons, who did not put a shot up until the 80th minute.
Both teams would trade shots for the remainder of the game, with Schlicklin coming close to finding a go-ahead goal in the final minute, but Valparaiso's goalie made one more save to secure the tied.
Up Next
The Salukis conclude the home portion of the regular season on Thursday, Oct. 23, when they host Indiana State at 5 p.m.
Follow the Salukis
Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Salukis by following the team on Twitter at @SIU_Soccer, on Facebook at Facebook.com/SalukiSoccer and on Instagram at @SIU_Soccer. Fans can also download the "Salukis" Mobile App on the App Store or Google Play Store.
Team Stats
VALPO
SIU
Goals
1
1
Shots
5
16
Shots on Goal
2
7
Saves
6
1
Corners
3
7
Fouls
12
10
Scoring Plays
Sophia Schlicklin (4)
Assisted By: Nao Katamoto
GOAL by SIU Schlicklin, Sophia Assist by Katamoto, Nao.
04:00
Martha Goddard (3)
Assisted By: Brylie Walos
GOAL by VALPO Goddard, Martha Assist by Walos, Brylie.
40:39
Game Leaders
Shots
5
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
mid
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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