Lincoln lost against Normal University back in May of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Railsplitters lost 4-0 to the Pioneers. While losing is never fun, Lincoln can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 271st, while Normal University are ranked 44th).
Lincoln has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-14-1 record this season. As for Normal University, they pushed their record up to 16-3-1 with the victory, which was their eighth straight on the road.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lincoln will welcome East Peoria at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Lincoln are facing East Peoria at the right time seeing as East Peoria are stuck on a nine-game losing streak. As for Normal University, they will be playing at home against Bloomington at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Normal University will be up against Bloomington's rather soft defense (which has allowed six goals per match), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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