Normal, Ill. - Illinois State Soccer looks to bounce back as the Redbirds take on a pair of of MVC foes this week. The Redbirds host Valparaiso Thursday for a 6 p.m. CT kick off on ESPN+ before traveling to Murray State for their first-ever meeting with the Racers. Kick off on Sunday is slated for 1 p.m. CT on ESPN3.
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Valparaiso (4-6-2, 3-1-0 MVC) is coming off its first loss in MVC last week after the Beacons fell 1-0 on the road to Missouri State on Sunday. Addy Joiner leads Valpo with three goals this season while goalkeeper Nikki Coryell has posted a 1.