NORMAL, Ill. - In its final match of a two-game road swing, the University of Evansville women's soccer team travels to take on Illinois State at 6 PM on Saturday evening in Normal, Ill.
 

Evansville at Illinois State | Sat., Oct. 9 | 6 PM
Date | Time	Sat., Oct. 9 | 6 PM
Location	Normal, Ill.
Site	Adelaide Street Field
Sat., Oct. 9	Evansville at Illinois State
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Last Match: Indiana State 4, Evansville 1

• Facing a strong attack, the University of Evansville women's soccer team could not overcome a second half deficit in a 4-1 loss at Indiana State in Terre Haute, Ind. on Sunday afternoon.
• Senior Alex Eyler continued her re-emergence in her fourth collegiate season, scoring her first goal of the year in the 71st minute to go along with a team-high four assists in 2021. In goal, fifth-year senior Michaela Till moved closer to the program record for career saves, tallying three in the Aces loss.
• In the first half, Evansville owned the slight advantage on shots, recording nine to Indiana State's 8, but it was the Sycamores who capitalized late in the opening 45 minutes. The 38th minute saw Indiana State go in front off a corner as the ball rattled around in a scrum and was clipped in by Celeste Wahlberg.
• To open the second half, Indiana State continued their strong attack. In the 52nd minute, the Sycamores tallied their second goal of the afternoon as Mackenzie Kent scored from the top of the 18. Just 10 minutes later, Indiana State added a third with a goal from Chloe Tesny. Evansville would pull one back in the 71st minute, looking to set-up a late comeback. A misplayed ball from the Sycamore backline was tipped by Emily Ormson, who found a sprinting Eyler. Eyler then took just one touch before firing the ball to the right post, slipping it past the keeper to cut the deficit to 3-1. With Evansville making a late run at it, Indiana State secured the win with a goal in the 89th minute by Mackenzie Kent as the Sycamores captured the 4-1 win.

Previewing the Matchup

• Saturday's matchup marks the 31st all-time meeting between the Aces and Redbirds with Illinois State owning a 19-8-3 advantage in the series. 
• In the spring meeting between the two sides, Illinois State captured a 1-0 win over the Aces on Feb. 27, 2021. 
• Evansville is looking for its first result in the series in seven matches. The Redbirds have won the last six meetings dating back to a 2-1 win for the Aces in overtime in Normal, Ill. on Oct. 25, 2015. 
• Coming into the season without an assist in her career, senior Alex Eyler has developed into a different player in 2021. The O'Fallon, Mo. native leads Evansville with four assists on the season and added her first goal on Sunday with a 71st minute strike at Indiana State. 
• Last week, Evansville fell to Loyola Chicago on Wednesday, 3-1, and then dropped a road contest at Indiana State on Sunday, 4-1. It was the first time the Aces lost back-to-back regular season matches since Oct. 6 and 12, 2019. 
• Senior Emily Ormson scored her fifth goal of the season on Wednesday against Loyola Chicago, extending her team lead in the category. Ormson's five goals are the most by an Ace in a single season since Montana Portenier scored six in 2017. 
• With four ties on the season, the Aces have equalled their program high for draws in a season, also matched in 1993 and 2014. 
• Fifth-year senior goalkeeper Michaela Till continues to put herself on a record-breaking track. Till currently has 336 career saves, just 22 off of Theresa Bagby's program record of 358. Through 10 matches this season, Till is averaging 5.5 saves per contest. With at least four games remaining in the season, Till is on pace to break the career record.

Eyler's Emergence

• Coming into the season without an assist in her career, senior Alex Eyler has developed into a different player in 2021.
• The O'Fallon, Mo. native leads Evansville with four assists on the season and added her first goal on Sunday with a 71st minute strike at Indiana State.

Till Moves Closer

• With four saves against Indiana State on Sunday, fifth-year senior Michaela Till now sits just 22 saves away from tying the program's all-time save record.
• The Avon, Ind. native sits poised to finish her career in the top three in career saves, career games played, and career shutouts.

 

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