Springfield Southeast hasn't had much luck against Normal University recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Springfield Southeast Spartans will challenge the Normal University Pioneers at 4:30 p.m.
Springfield Southeast is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game on Tuesday. They lost 6-0 to Sacred Heart-Griffin. While losing is never fun, the Spartans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 467th, while the Cyclones are ranked 55th).
Meanwhile, Normal University put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They never let Springfield onto the board and left with a 3-0 win. The result was nothing new for the Pioneers, who have now won seven contests by three goals or more so far this season.
Springfield Southeast's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Normal University, they pushed their record up to 11-0 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home.
Springfield Southeast might still be hurting after the 9-0 loss they got from Normal University in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Can Springfield Southeast avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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