Sunday, September 28
Normal, IL
1 PM
Southern Illinois University
at
Illinois State
Photo by: Dani Scott
SIU Hits Road for First Conference Away Game at Illinois State
09/26/2025 | 3:35:00 | Women's Soccer
CARBONDALE, Ill. – Following a four-game homestand, Southern Illinois soccer (8-1-2, 2-0-0) now hits the road for their first Missouri Valley Conference game on enemy turf when they visit Illinois State (3-4-5, 0-0-2) on Sunday at 1 p.m.
Details
-What: Soccer at Illinois State
-Date: September 28
-Time: 1 p.m.
-Location: Adelaide Street Field, Normal, Illinois
-Opponent: Illinois State Redbirds
-Live Results: https://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=594835&vislive=silu#google_vignette
-Watch: ESPN+
Last Time Out
Southern last played on Thursday when they took down Evansville 2-1. After the Purple Aces took a short-lived lead, unanswered goals from Dana Nadda and Londyn Soto, her first collegiate goal, put SIU in front for good. Sophia Schlicklin and Olivia Anderson both provided assists on Nadda's game-tying goal.
The Matchup
Illinois State holds a 3-1-1 advantage in the all-time series. When the two teams met last season in Carbondale, they tied 0-0. Prior to that, the Redbirds downed the Salukis 1-0 in 2023 on their home turf. Southern's only win against their in-state rivals came in 2022 when they shutout Illinois State, 1-0.
The Redbirds currently hold a 3-4-5 overall record in 2025 while they are 0-0-2 in conference play. Their most recent game was a 0-0 tie at Valparaiso on Thursday. That game was Illinois State's fourth straight draw, all of which were scoreless except for their 1-1 tie against Murray State on September 18.
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.
Details
-What: Soccer at Illinois State
-Date: September 28
-Time: 1 p.m.
-Location: Adelaide Street Field, Normal, Illinois
-Opponent: Illinois State Redbirds
-Live Results: https://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=594835&vislive=silu#google_vignette
-Watch: ESPN+
Last Time Out
Southern last played on Thursday when they took down Evansville 2-1. After the Purple Aces took a short-lived lead, unanswered goals from Dana Nadda and Londyn Soto, her first collegiate goal, put SIU in front for good. Sophia Schlicklin and Olivia Anderson both provided assists on Nadda's game-tying goal.
The Matchup
Illinois State holds a 3-1-1 advantage in the all-time series. When the two teams met last season in Carbondale, they tied 0-0. Prior to that, the Redbirds downed the Salukis 1-0 in 2023 on their home turf. Southern's only win against their in-state rivals came in 2022 when they shutout Illinois State, 1-0.
The Redbirds currently hold a 3-4-5 overall record in 2025 while they are 0-0-2 in conference play. Their most recent game was a 0-0 tie at Valparaiso on Thursday. That game was Illinois State's fourth straight draw, all of which were scoreless except for their 1-1 tie against Murray State on September 18.
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.
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