TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Indiana State battled UIC to a scoreless draw on Thursday night as the Sycamores continued Missouri Valley play against the Flames at Memorial Stadium.
 
ISU (1-5-7, 0-3-2) was evenly matched throughout the contest with the Flames (4-6-3, 3-2-1) on Youth Soccer Night at Memorial Stadium as the Sycamores welcomed kids and families to the stadium for an evening that included a handshake line, introductions on the field, poster signings, and halftime penalty kicks.
 
The Sycamores pressed the advantage early in the contest as Adelaide Wolfe posted ISU's earliest shot on target in the 2023 season. The sophomore defender posted a shot 1:21 into the contest that was deflected up and off the post as Indiana State attacked early.
 
Mackenzie Kent added the Sycamores' second shot at the 9:16 mark, while Caitlin Mullen, Anna Chor, and Audrey Stephens all fired toward the net in a back-and-forth first half that featured five Sycamore shots. UIC counteracted with Sophia Jaime's shot on target in the eighth minute as the Flames posted six shots in the opening 45 minutes with ISU's Maddie Alexander recording a pair of early saves.
 
ISU continued to pepper shots over the first 15 minutes of the second half with Stephens, Isabella Hunter, Carlie Jensen, and Chor all launching toward the net. Alexa Mackey added a late attempt in the 85th minute, but her shot was turned away by UIC's Lauren Keiser to keep the shutout intact.
 
The Sycamores posted 10 shots overall in the match hitting the double-digit mark for the fourth time in the 2023 season. Stephens and Chor had two shots apiece to pace ISU with eight players launching toward the net during the contest.
 
Alexander stopped both UIC shots on target in posting her fourth shutout of 2023.
 
Riley Collett posted two shots, including one shot on goal to pace the UIC offense. Kathryn Rutledge added two shots in the draw. Keiser had two saves to lead the Flames in net.
 
Up Next
Indiana State hits the road on Sunday, October 8, as the Sycamores travel to Carbondale, Ill. to take on Southern Illinois. Kickoff at the Lew Hartzog Track and Field Complex is set for 2 p.m. ET.
 
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