The Illinois State soccer team started their 2019 season on a high note, defeating SIUE 3-0 in exhibition on Saturday afternoon. The Redbirds and Cougars faced off in a scrimmage consisting of three 30-minute periods in front of the third-largest crowd at a Redbird soccer event in program history.
Junior Abby Basler opened the scoring in the first period for the 'Birds, with freshmen Katherine Felton and Allison Baker adding on in the third period. Goalkeepers Haley Smith, Priya Gillan, and Jenny Scara all combined for five saves in the shutout.