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Young's First Career Goal Secures Salukis' 11th Straight Win, 1-0
10/18/2026 | 8:10:00 | General, Women's Soccer
CHICAGO, Ill. — Southern Illinois women's soccer earned a 1-0 road victory over UIC on Sunday afternoon at Flames Field, extending its program-record winning streak with a late goal from Katrina Young.
After a competitive first half, the Salukis found the breakthrough in the 83rd minute when Young scored her first career goal at 82:33 to give Southern the lead. The goal proved to be the difference as the Salukis secured the shutout victory.
Both teams applied pressure throughout the opening half, creating opportunities while working to find space in the attacking third. UIC challenged the Salukis defensively, keeping the match scoreless at halftime.
Southern Illinois finished with 16 shots, including three on goal, while UIC recorded 13 shots, with three on target. The Salukis also recorded two corner kicks compared to three for the Flames.
Goalkeepers KK Miller and Reagan Miller combined for three saves to preserve the shutout. Kaylynn played the first half before Reagan took over after halftime, making two saves in the second half.
The victory moves Southern Illinois to 12-2 overall and 6-0 in Missouri Valley Conference play.
UP NEXT
Southern Illinois returns home to host Drake on Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Lew Hartzog Track & Field Complex in Carbondale.
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