Normal, Ill. - Goalkeeper Dani Grgas posted Illinois State's first shutout of the season as the Redbirds played to a scoreless draw with Valpo Thursday night at Adelaide Street Field. The result secured the first point for the Redbirds in MVC play and snapped a five-game losing streak.
Grgas stood tall all night as she posted the second shutout of her collegiate career and her first clean sheet since April of 2021. (3-0, 4/3 vs Southern Illinois). She made a career-high six saves including four in the first half.
Grgas and freshman Jade Rehberger teamed up for a game-saving stop in the 88th minute as Molly O'Rear earned a breakaway chance for Valparaiso.