Illinois State (9-7-2, 4-2-0) will host UNI (8-7-2, 3-3-0) Thursday in the final match of the regular season. Kickoff at Adelaide Street Field is set for 4 p.m.
The Redbirds lead the all-time series with the Panthers, 14-5. In 2017, UNI bested the 'Birds twice in Cedar Falls, Iowa in both MVC regular season and postseason play with 1-0 scores.
The match will be streamed through The Valley on ESPN on ESPN3. Fans can follow along with live stats or @Redbird_Soccer on Twitter for in-game updates.
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Most recently, the Panthers defeated Valparaiso 3-0 at home on Saturday, scoring all three goals in the first half and eliminating the Crusaders from postseason contention.