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Second Half Offense Lifts Redbirds Over Evansville, 1-0

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Freshman Kennedy Herman's first career goal helped extend Illinois State's (5-7-3, 3-2-2 MVC) unbeaten streak to four games with a 1-0 victory over Evansville (1-7-6, 0-4-4 MVC) Thursday on the road.

Herman struck in the 54th minute off an assist on a free kick from Jade Rehberger, earning her first game-winning goal of the year. The score was paired with redshirt freshman Madi Valenti's fourth shutout of the year, securing a win for Illinois State.

After being held without a shot in the first half, Illinois State came out strong on the offensive end in the second half, tallying eight shots on the Purple Aces, including four on frame.