Normal, Ill. – The Omaha women's soccer team fell 2-0 to Illinois State on Sunday at Adelaide Street Field.

With the loss, the Mavericks are now 2-6-1 while the Redbirds improved to 4-4-2.

Illinois State struck for the first goal of the match in the fourth minute.  Abby Basler sent a corner kick into the box.  Kate Del Fava one-timed a shot into the goal.

In the final minute of the first half, Megan McEachern's shot deflected off an Omaha defender and into the lower right corner for a 2-0 Redbird advantage.

Omaha took 10 shots in the second half with five on goal, but the Illinois State keeper was able to keep the Mavericks scoreless.

Inside the Box Score
•    Illinois State outshot Omaha 18-12 for the match and held a 6-5 advantage in shots on goal.
•    The Mavericks led 8-6 in corner kicks, while the Redbirds led 10-3 in fouls.
•    The Mavericks led 6-3 in corner kicks.
•    Hannah Heinemann made her first collegiate start.
•    Bailey Cascio took a game-high three shots on goal.
•    Ina Gudjonsdottir played the full 90 minutes, allowing two goals and making four saves.

Up Next
Omaha returns to action on Wednesday, Sept. 19, against Drake.  The game is set to kickoff at 7 p.m. at Caniglia Field.