DES MOINES, IOWA -- Drake junior Megan Valenzuela scored off an assist from senior Sam Nosler for the Drake University women's soccer team in the 40th minute to defeat Illinois State 1-0 at Drake Stadium Wednesday night.
Drake (1-2-0, 1-2-0 MVC) controlled much of the first half, outshooting Illinois State 6-3 with two of those shots being on target. The Bulldogs finally broke through in the 40th minute after earning a corner kick. Sam Nosler took the kick and delivered a volley to the back post that Megan Valenzuela headed down into the netting for her second career goal.