Illinois soccer and 19th-ranked Georgia finish scoreless in season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 3:53 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Illinois soccer opened its season with a 0-0 draw against 19th-ranked Georgia at Demirjian Park on August 13. Head coach Katie Hultin noted the team's strong press and overall performance, despite Georgia outshooting Illinois 6-4. Goalkeeper Izzy Lee recorded four saves to secure the shutout. Illinois will next face Cincinnati on August 20.
- •Match ended in a 0-0 draw at Demirjian Park.
- •Izzy Lee achieved a shutout with four saves.
- •Illinois was outshot by Georgia, 6-4.
- •Next match is against Cincinnati on August 20.
- 3:53 AMYahoo Sports — Illinois soccer plays ranked foe to a draw in season opener
"CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Illini soccer kicked off their season with a challenge. Illinois played 19th-ranked Georgia to a 0-0 draw in its first regular-season game at Demirjian Park for the 2026 season. “I think this builds our confidence a lot,” head coach Katie Hultin said. “We were able to press them really well.” “We […]
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