Murray State University Athletics

Racers to Kick Off Conference Play at Illinois State
9/17/2025 11:10:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Date (Time):Â Sept. 18Â (6 p.m. CT)
Site (Venue):Â Normal, Ill. (Adelaide Street Field)
Opponent:Â Illinois State Redbirds
TV:Â ESPN+
Live Stats:Â GoRacers.com
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Murray, Ky. – The Racers will head North to face the Illinois State Redbird in their first match of MVC play for the 2025 season.
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The Racers bring a four-match unbeaten run into MVC play, highlighted by 20 or more shots in each contest, a mark they last reached in 2019.
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Freshman Addison Howell enters the week coming off a performance vs. Southeast Missouri worthy of MVC Freshman of the Week honors, the third weekly honor for the Racers alongside Megan Wilson and Griselda Revolorio.
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The Racers and the Redbird have limited history on the pitch together, with the Racers leading the all-time series 2-0-1. In their first match in 2023, the Racers scores seven goals, still the most goals scored since becoming a member of the Missouri Valley Conference, on their way to a 7-3 victory.
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Breece Bass has led the Racers offensive attack, putting herself 25th in the nation in shots taken, coming off an eight-shot performance against SEMO.
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Illinois State is led offensively by freshman Rylann Law, who has four goals and 27 shots. On defense, Jade Rehberger earned MVC Defensive Player of the Week after anchoring back-to-back shutouts.
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The Redbirds enter Thursday winless in their last three, including back-to-back scoreless draws, while the Racers look to extend their unbeaten run
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For more information on the Murray State women's soccer program, visit GoRacers.com or follow @RacersSoccer on X and Instagram.
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