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Kentucky women’s soccer defeats Illinois, improves to 5-0 for first time since 2012

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Kentucky women’s soccer hit the road for the first time and secured its fifth win of the season on Saturday.

The result marked the first time the team has been 5-0 since 2012.

Kentucky Wildcats forward Ella Kane (23) dribbles the ball during the Kentucky vs. Illinois womens soccer match on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023 at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 1-0. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff (Travis Fannon)

With a recent draw against Missouri and a comfortable victory against Illinois State, Illinois proved its no slouch, further adding to the importance of the UK win.