Illinois State (5-4-2) is ready to face off with Missouri State (6-5) to open Missouri Valley Conference play on Saturday. Kickoff at Adelaide Street Field is set for 2 p.m. The Redbirds will look to continue their three-game win streak and remain undefeated at home.
The Redbirds lead the all-time series with the Bears,16-8-9. The last meeting between the two resulted in a 2-0 Missouri State victory in the final game of the 2017 regular season.
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.