University of Illinois
3-6-0, 0-1-0B1G
Ohio State
6-1-1, 1-0-0B1G
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ohio State | 4 | 3 | 7 |
Soccer Falls in Big Ten Opener
September 14, 2017 | Soccer
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Fighting Illini soccer dropped its Big Ten Opener to Ohio State on Thursday, 7-0. The Buckeyes took an early lead with a goal in the third minute of play and worked to build the lead throughout the game. Illinois moves to 3-6-0 overall and 0-1-0 in Big Ten play.
Illini senior Kara Marbury led the Illinois offense posting two shots on goal in the match. Junior Lauren Ciesla and sophomores Arianna Veland and Kelly Maday also added shots for Illinois, in addition to freshman Maggie Hillman.
Ohio State got off to a fast start Thursday evening, tallying three goals in the first 24 minutes of play. The Buckeyes took a 4-0 lead into halftime, and quickly continued to extend their lead after the break with a goal in the 53rd minute. Ohio State outshot Illinois 17-6 and put 11 shots on frame.
Illinois will continue its road stretch at No. 8 Penn State on Sunday. The match is set for a noon kick and will be live streamed on BTN Plus.
Stay tuned to FightingIllini.com for the latest on Illinois Soccer.
Team Stats
Sarah Roberts (2)
Assisted By: Nikki Walts , Sammy Edwards
Through ball from 4, finish toward far p
2:22
Sarah Roberts (3)
Assisted By: Izzy Rodriguez
Finish from eight yards at center of box
12:27
Eleanor Gabriel (4)
Assisted By: Sarah Roberts
8 tracks down long ball, touch past keep
23:38
Riley Bowers (1)
Shot from 25 yds into top right corner
40:07
Marike Mousset (1)
Assisted By: Nikki Walts
Shot from 15 yards on top right of box
53:07
Sammy Edwards (3)
Assisted By: Izzy Rodriguez , Arden Holden
Corner by 5, flicked on by 9, finish fro
67:10
Riley Bowers (2)
Assisted By: Maddy Lowe
Shot from 30 yards into upper left corne
82:34
