TERRE HAUTE, Ind.- Indiana State battled Eastern Illinois to a scoreless draw on Thursday night as the Sycamores continued non conference play against the Panthers at Memorial Stadium.

How it happened:
The Sycamores (4-2-2) outshot Eastern Illinois (2-4-3) 18-7 throughout the contest, where ISU held the 8-1 edge on corner kicks. 

Both teams posted shots early in the match with EIU's Rinker putting the first one on target in the 16th minute that was saved by Alexander, while Kent launched one toward the net in the 18th minute for ISU. Brooklyn Woods searched for the go-ahead-goal before the half when she put one on target for the Sycamores in the 42nd minute, which was picked up by Hoover. The Sycamores outshot the Panthers 7-3 over the opening 45 minutes.

The second half featured ISU continuing to pressure the Eastern Illinois defense with 11 shots, including four on goal. Indiana State continued to take chances in the second half until the last minute when Audrey Stephens posted the final shot on target for the Sycamores in the 89th minute, but her shot was saved by Hoover as both teams settled for the draw.

Mackenzie Kent led the Sycamores posting four shots, two on goal to pace the ISU offense. Wright added three shots as Stehpens, Woods, Lehnert, and Fairfax each collected a shot on goal in the scoreless draw.  

The Sycamore defense posted its fourth clean sheet at Memorial Stadium, fifth overall in the 2024 season as Indiana State's defense stood strong against EIU offense.

Maddie Alexander picked up a pair of saves in the contest against the Panthers. Alexander has recorded 38 saves this season, allowing only four goals scored.

The Panthers were paced by Abby Reinl and Morgan Rinker who each had a shot on goal in the contest as EIU was limited to seven shots in the contest on Thursday night. Goalkeeper Ashlyn Hoover collected six saves in the shutout. 

Up Next:
The Sycamores are back on the road this weekend with a contest against SIUE, on Sunday, September 15 at 3 p.m ET.  

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