Hokie ClubBLACKSBURG – Tech suffered its first loss of the season to Illinois, 1-0, on Sunday afternoon.
How It Happened
Illinois broke the deadlock in the 44th minute with a cross from the left side that made its way into the box, where an Illini attacker tipped it through to an oncoming runner.
The Hokies’ best chance of the afternoon came in the 58th minute off a corner kick. Hannah Pachan sent a looping ball into the back post where Madi Boutot met it for a header that forced Illinois’ goalkeeper to make a fingertip save.
Tech continued to push in the final minutes of the second half, forcing eight saves throughout the final 45 but were unable to find the final breakthrough.
Game Notes
• Tech is now 1-1-0 in all-time matchups against Illinois
• The 1-0 loss marks the first time this season the Hokies have been shutout
• Tech outshot Illinois, 20-10
• It marks the fourth time this season the Hokies recorded 20 or more shots
• Tech had 11 corner kicks, the third time this season the Hokies tallied 10 or more corner kicks
• Julianna Trujillo posted a season-high four saves
• Madi Boutot, Celine Kampmann and Ellie Robertson played the full 90 minutes
Up Next
The Hokies (4-1-3) begin ACC play at Pitt (6-1-1) on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. The game will be televised on ACC Network Extra.