Normal - Ill. - Illinois State Soccer (0-2-0, 0-0-0 MVC) suffered a 4-0 home loss to Eastern Michigan (1-0-1, 0-0-0) Sunday in the home opener for the Redbirds. Eastern Michigan pulled away following the halftime break despite a closely contested first half. The Eagles scored just before halftime in the 44th minute, then posted a three-goal barrage in the second half to secure a win.
Illinois State is still searching for its first goal of the year, but it was not due to lack of opportunities in Sunday's loss. The Redbirds generated 12 shots in the game, putting five shots on goal Sunday.