Soccer Game Preview: Serena vs. Illinois Math & Science Academy

Serena is 0-7-1 against Illinois Math & Science Academy since September of 2015 but things could change on Monday. The Huskers will venture away from home to challenge the Titans at 4:30 p.m. Neither squad made it on the board the last time they hit the pitch, so they've probably got a bit of extra motivation.

Serena is likely headed into the match with a focus on the second half, which is when things went downhill against LaSalle-Peru on Saturday. The Huskers fell 3-1 to the Cavaliers. While losing is never fun, Serena can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 365th, while LaSalle-Peru are ranked 170th).

Meanwhile, Illinois Math & Science Academy entered their contest against Lisle on Saturday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Titans lost 8-1 to the Lions. That's two games in a row now that Illinois Math & Science Academy have lost by exactly seven goals.

Illinois Math & Science Academy suffered their first home loss, dropping their record down to 6-8-1. As for Serena, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-12-3.

Serena came up short against Illinois Math & Science Academy in their previous matchup two weeks ago, falling 3-1. Can the Huskers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.