THE RESULT
Saint Louis 1, Illinois 1
Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 | 6 p.m.
Demirjian Park | Champaign, Ill.
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GAME DETAILS
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Audrey Smith's team-leading third goal of the season early in the second half pulled Saint Louis even, allowing the Billikens to earn a 1-1 draw with Illinois Thursday night at Demirjian Park.
•SLU is now 2-1-1, and Illinois is 1-0-3.
•The goal was the culmination of a well-executed buildup from the Billikens' defensive half.
Caroline Chier delivered the assisting pass to Smith, who curled a shot from well outside the penalty area inside the left post.
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SCORING SUMMARY
Cayla Jackson (Alyssa White), 19:45, UI 1-0;
Audrey Smith (
Caroline Chier), 52:35, tied 1-1
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BILLIKEN NOTABLES
•Saint Louis outshot Illinois 9-2 overall and 6-1 in shots on goal. A large portion of the advantages occurred in the second half, with the Billikens outshooting the Fighting Illini 5-0 overall and 4-0 in shots on frame following intermission.
•SLU had a 7-5 edge in corner kicks.
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Hope Kim fired a game-high three shots, all on target. The three shots on goal are Kim's season high.
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Audrey Smith took over the team lead with six points.
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Caroline Chier's assist was her first point of the season. The number of Billikens with at least one point increased to 11.
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Ashley Miller and
Camille Welker played all 90 minutes.
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SAINT LOUIS STARTERS
Emma Parker,
Lucie Schwartz,
Hope Kim,
Ashley Miller,
Audrey Smith,
Jeanette Fieldsend,
Caroline Chier,
Avery Rasmussen,
Camille Welker,
Caroline Fowlkes,
Blakely Hockett
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SAINT LOUIS SUBSTITUTES
Pepper Escher,
Adee Broesder,
Ava Rademeyer,
Addison Stanciak,
Nina Preusser,
Emma Naftanel,
Leah Simpson,
Gianna Harris,
Lauren Zangara,
Lucy Marsh
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UP NEXT
The Billikens play at Indiana Sunday, Aug. 30, at noon Central.
