# Illinois State University athletics updates

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/illinois-state-university-athletics-updates
> Updated: 2026-10-31T21:12:13.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Illinois State University athletics reported various results across multiple sports in late October 2026. The soccer team prepared for a Missouri Valley Conference matchup against Evansville following a 1-1 draw with Indiana State, while the Division I club hockey team secured a weekend sweep against Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

In cross-country, both the men’s and women’s squads placed second in their 8k races at the Missouri Valley Conference Championships in Des Moines, Iowa. Individual honors were awarded to Nora Brady and Pauline Schedler. Additionally, the football team defeated Murray State 35-14, extending their performance after a competitive first half.

On October 31, the women’s soccer team suffered a 1-0 loss to Drake University following a 78th minute goal by Trelyn White. This defeat impacted conference standings, as Illinois State is no longer in contention for the number two seed in the Missouri Valley Conference.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-31: Drake University athletics secure multiple victories in Missouri Valley Conference

Drake University teams secured key wins in soccer and volleyball, while Southern Illinois moved closer to the top MVC soccer seed.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/illinois-state-athletics-achieves-success-in-cross-country-and-football

### 2026-10-23: Illinois State athletics update: soccer and club hockey results

Illinois State soccer heads to Evansville for a key MVC matchup, while the Division I club hockey team secured a weekend sweep over Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/illinois-state-athletics-update-soccer-and-club-hockey-results

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