The Illinois State soccer team pulled out a gritty win in Springfield, Missouri, Friday evening, as the Redbirds defeated the Missouri State Bears, 1-0, in their final regular season road contest. Senior Kate Del Fava tallied Illinois State's lone goal in the 64th minute while senior goalkeeper Haley Smith made three saves off nine shots faced to preserve the shutout.
ISU improves to 12-5 (5-1 MVC) while the Bears drop to 9-4-2 (3-2-1 MVC).
Missouri State contained the Redbirds in the first half, not allowing a single shot from ISU while posting six of their own.