CHARLESTON, Ill. – Indiana State women's soccer defeated Eastern Illinois 3-1 in their season opener Thursday night at Lakeside Field.

The Sycamores got off to a fast start with Katie Yankey scoring on a pass from Sasha Thompson in the eighth minute.

Audrey Stephens scored in the 49^th minute with Thompson recording her second assist of the game to put the Sycamores up 2-0.

Eastern Illinois made it 2-1 in the 64^th minute with a goal from Zenaya Barnes on an assist from Nicoletta Anuci.

The Sycamores answered quickly as Chloe Tesny got behind the defense and found the left side of the net for her first career goal to make it 3-1 in the 67^th minute.

Seven freshmen made their first apperances for the Sycamores with Tara Tesmond, Mackenzie Kent, Maddie Helling, Caitlin Mullen and Alexa Mackey getting their first career starts.

The Sycamores tallied six shots with three on goal and the Panthers took nine with three on goal. Eva Munoz led Eastern Illinois with three shots on the night.

Indiana State will travel to Northern Illinois on Sunday for a 6 p.m. ET matchup at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex.

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