The Illinois State women's soccer team (6-4-2) defeated Missouri State (6-6), 2-1, on Saturday afternoon at Adelaide Street Field. Junior Kate Del Fava and freshman Shaina Dudas tallied goals for the Redbirds, lifting them to their fourth straight win and continuing their undefeated record at home this season.
Illinois State is now 1-0 in Missouri Valley Conference play and leads the all-time series with the Bears, 17-8-9. Saturday's match was the first time since 2014 that the 'Birds have beat the Bears, having lost or tied in the last three matches.