| WEEK 7: Illinois (6-4-1) vs. Iowa (3-5-3) // vs. No. 8 Northwestern (9-1-1) | |
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| Match 12: Iowa | Thursday, Sept. 29 // 6 p.m. CT // Demirjian Park // Champaign, Ill. |
| Match 13: Northwestern | Sunday, Oct. 2 // 1 p.m. CT // Demirjian Park // Champaign, Ill. |
| Watch Live | Iowa // Northwestern (BTN/FOX Sports GO) |
| Live Stats | FightingIllini.com |
| Printable Notes | Illinois // Iowa // Northwestern |
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois soccer returns to Demirjian Park to take on a pair of Big Ten foes. First, a matchup vs. Maryland on Thursday, Sept. 29, at 6 p.m. CT before taking on rival No. 8 Northwestern on Sunday, Oct. 2, at 1 p.m. CT. The latter match will be broadcast on Big Ten Network.
The 2022 season marks the 26th season of Illinois soccer, with the Illini holding an overall record of 276-206-40 (.567), and the 21st season under the leadership of head coach Janet Rayfield.
Last Time Out
Illinois went 1-1-0 on its first Big Ten road trip of the season. They earned their first conference win of the season on Sept. 22 at Maryland in come-from-behind fashion, rallying from a 1-0 halftime deficit to win 3-2. On Sept. 25 at No. 17 Penn State, the Illini fell 5-0.
Scouting Iowa
The Illini lead the all-time series between the two programs 15-11-1, with Illinois falling 3-2 to Iowa in the last matchup on Oct. 17, 2021, in Iowa City. The Orange and Blue have gone 1-4-0 in the last five meetings. The Hawkeyes have gone 0-2-1 in conference play this season, going 0-1-1 last matchweek. They earned a draw against Michigan State in East Lansing before suffering a 2-0 defeat at Ohio State.
Iowa was picked to finish eighth in the Big Ten this season, with defender Samantha Cary, forward Kenzie Roling and midfielder Hailey Rydberg being named as preseason players to watch.
Scouting Northwestern
The Illini lead the all-time series with the Wildcats, 14-9-3, falling in a narrow 1-0 margin on Sept. 30, 2021, in Evanston. Sunday will be the first time since Oct. 26, 2016, that Illinois will be taking on a ranked Northwestern team. The Illini dropped that contest, 1-0, in overtime. The Wildcats are currently 3-0-0 in Big Ten play this season, earning 4-2 and 2-1 wins over Nebraska and Minnesota,…
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