Sporting the new Busey Bank patch, Illinois played an exhibition against Central Michigan University.
Illinois midfielder Myra Schneider (21) dribbles the ball past Central Michigan University midfielder Nicole Astaiza (23) during the exhibition match at Demirjian Park on Wednesday morning.
Illinois goalkeeper Izzy Lee (1) claps her teammates hands as she is called out before starting lineups during the exhibition match against Central Michigan University at Demirjian Park on Wednesday morning.
Illinois forward Sophia McMillian (12) runs out to the field after being announced in starting lineups before the exhibition match against Central Michigan University at Demirjian Park on Wednesday morning.
Illinois defender Téa Mayson (13) claps teammate’s hands as she is called in starting lineups before the exhibition match against Central Michigan University at Demirjian Park on Wednesday morning.
Illinois defender Bella Zanoni (14) runs out to the field after being announced in the starting lineup before the exhibition match against Central Michigan University at Demirjian Park on Wednesday morning.
Kicking off the first sporting event of the 2026 fall semester, the Illinois women’s soccer team took to Demirjian Park rocking the new Busey Bank corporate jersey patch.
Illinois midfielder Alyssa White (22) gets hyped up after being announced in the starting lineup before the exhibition match against Central Michigan University at Demirjian Park on Wednesday morning.
Illinois’ bench comes out to huddle with the starters after the national anthem before the exhibition match against Central Michigan University at Demirjian Park on Wednesday morning.
The Illinois women’s soccer team huddles before the start of the exhibition match against Central Michigan University at Demirjian Park on Wednesday morning.
Illinois defender Téa Mayson (13) heads a ball with Central Michigan University forward Jordan Bailey (5) during the exhibition match at Demirjian Park on Wednesday morning.
Illinois women’s soccer head coach Kate Hultin crosses the field after the first half of the exhibition match against Central Michigan University at Demirjian Park on Wednesday morning.
Illinois forward Ashlyn Adams (23) runs toward a ball during the exhibition match against Central Michigan University at Demirjian Park on Wednesday morning.
Illinois midfielder Ashley Stellon (16) heads a ball with Central Michigan University midfielder Melaina Troy (21) during the exhibition match at Demirjian Park on Wednesday morning.
Illinois defender Kylie Marschall (35) looks for a pass as Central Michigan University forward Ella Dykstra (8) pressures her during the exhibition match at Demirjian Park on Wednesday morning.
Illinois forward Emma Lee (7) kicks the ball during the exhibition match at Demirjian Park on Wednesday morning.
Illinois forward Cayla Jackson (5) kicks the ball toward the goal during the exhibition match against Central Michigan University at Demirjian Park on Wednesday morning.
Illinois forward Emma Yee (7) chases after a ball during the exhibition match against Central Michigan University at Demirjian Park on Wednesday morning.
Illinois goalkeeper Peyton Rhodes (0) tosses a ball to a teammate during the exhibition match against Central Michigan University at Demirjian Park on Wednesday morning.
Illinois forward Cayla Jackson (5) attempts a shot on goal during the exhibition match at Demirjian Park on Wednesday morning.
Illinois women’s soccer head coach Kate Hultin instructs players during the exhibition match against Central Michigan University at Demirjian Park on Wednesday morning.
Illinois forward Cayla Jackson (5) pushes with the ball during the exhibition match against Central Michigan University at Demirjian Park on Wednesday morning.
Illinois forward Sophia McMillian (12) fights for possession of the ball with Central Michigan midfielder Melaina Troy (21) during the exhibition match at Demirjian Park on Wednesday morning.
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