Eli Chapman Student Manager | Illinois College Athletics Website
Eli Chapman Student Manager | Illinois College Athletics Website
The Illinois College men's soccer team secured a 3-1 victory over Grinnell in a Midwest Conference match held at England Stadium, Jacksonville, Illinois. This win maintains their unbeaten status in league play.
With this result, Illinois College's record improved to 9-3-1 overall and 3-0-0 in conference matches. Grinnell's record now stands at 3-4-5 overall and 1-1-1 in the conference.
The Blueboys took an early lead when Reed Rogers scored from a penalty kick just two minutes into the game. The team maintained this advantage throughout the match.
In the second half, Tyler Schiltz extended Illinois College's lead with a goal assisted by Toby Ybarra at the 59:21 mark. Although Grinnell's Demi Oni managed to score, bringing his team back into contention, Tyler Lunning sealed the win for Illinois College with another goal six minutes later.
Reed Rogers led the team's offensive efforts with two shots on goal, while Owen Macias contributed five saves as goalkeeper.
"IC is unbeaten in their past six Midwest Conference matches dating back to last season."
Looking ahead, Illinois College will face Monmouth in an away game scheduled for Tuesday at 3:30 p.m.
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