University of Minnesota Athletics
Friday, October 30
Urbana-Champaign, IL
6:00 PM
University of Minnesota
8-7-3, 4-6-2
1
at
4
Illinois
6-5-7, 3-5-4
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Illinois | 0 | 4 | 4 |
Photo by: Ceci De Young
10/30/2026 8:30:00 PM | Soccer
URBANA-CHAMPGAIGN, Ill. - Ava Westlund scored her ninth goal of the season, but the University of Minnesota soccer team (8-7-4, 4-6-2 Big Ten) fell 4-1 on the road against Illinois (6-5-7, 3-5-4 Big Ten) on Friday evening at Demirjian Park.
The Golden Gophers generated offensive pressure, putting nine of their 10 shots on frame and notching 11 corner kick attempts. Goalkeeper Sarah Martin made five saves for the Maroon and Gold.
After a scoreless opening 45 minutes, Illinois got on the board first in the 55th minute when Hedda Ornberg finished off a pass from Ashleigh Vizek.
Minnesota responded three minutes later. Following an Illinois foul in the penalty box, Westlund stepped up and converted a penalty kick in the 58th minute to tie the game back up 1-1.
The Illini regained the lead in the 69th minute on a goal by Cayla Jackson. Illinois then pulled away late with goals from Jackson in the 87th minute and Alyssa White in the 89th minute for the 4-1 victory.
The Golden Gophers generated offensive pressure, putting nine of their 10 shots on frame and notching 11 corner kick attempts. Goalkeeper Sarah Martin made five saves for the Maroon and Gold.
After a scoreless opening 45 minutes, Illinois got on the board first in the 55th minute when Hedda Ornberg finished off a pass from Ashleigh Vizek.
Minnesota responded three minutes later. Following an Illinois foul in the penalty box, Westlund stepped up and converted a penalty kick in the 58th minute to tie the game back up 1-1.
The Illini regained the lead in the 69th minute on a goal by Cayla Jackson. Illinois then pulled away late with goals from Jackson in the 87th minute and Alyssa White in the 89th minute for the 4-1 victory.
Players Mentioned
Goalkeeper
/ Soccer
Forward
/ SoccerTeam Stats
MIN
ILL
Goals
1
4
Shots
10
14
Shots on Goal
9
10
Saves
5
8
Corners
11
5
Fouls
7
8
Scoring Plays
Hedda Ornberg (4)
Assisted By: Ashleigh Vizek
GOAL by ILL Ornberg, Hedda Assist by Vizek, Ashleigh.
54:47
Ava Westlund (8)
MIN Ava Westlund PENALTY KICK GOAL.
57:12
Cayla Jackson (6)
Assisted By: Alyssa White , Ryleigh Wood
GOAL by ILL Jackson, Cayla Assist by White, Alyssa and Wood, Ryleigh.
68:32
Cayla Jackson (6)
Assisted By: Alyssa White
GOAL by ILL Jackson, Cayla Assist by White, Alyssa.
86:25
Alyssa White (1)
Assisted By: Hedda Ornberg , Ashley Stellon
GOAL by ILL White, Alyssa Assist by Ornberg, Hedda and Stellon, Ashley.
88:43
Game Leaders
fwd
Shots
3
SOG
3
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
3
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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