In Thursday's league contest, the Urbana University Illineks (Urbana, IL) soccer team edged the visiting Arthur-Okaw Christian Conquering Riders (Arthur, IL), by a count of 3-2.

Next, the Illineks battle the Oakwood/Catlin Comets (Fithian, IL) in a non-league contest, on Friday, September 12. Urbana University will attempt to upgrade on its 4-2 season record. The Comets enter the contest with a 5-3 record after their 3-2 non-league loss to Rantoul (Rantoul, IL).

The Conquering Riders (2-6) will now prepare for their contest against Cornerstone Christian (Bloomington, IL). The Cyclones enter the East Central Illinois contest with a 4-6 record.