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Redbirds Set to Battle Bulldogs Sunday in Des Moines

NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State soccer (2-6-2, 0-1-1 MVC) hits the road this weekend to take on Drake (2-5-4, 1-1-0, MVC) Sunday at 1 PM on ESPN+.

SERIES HISTORY

Illinois State holds a 12-11-3 advantage over Drake all-time, however the Redbirds are winless against Drake (0-3-1) against the Bulldogs since 2019. The Redbirds took down Drake 1-0 in the 2019 MVC Tournament but are searching for their first win over the Bulldogs since the 2016 campaign.

Drake leads 6-5-2 all-time in Des Moines.

CLEAN SHEETS

The Redbirds earned their third shutout of the season at Southern Illinois, which have all come on the road with Madi Valenti in net.