Normal University had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. Their defense stepped up to hand the St. Joseph-Ogden Spartans a 6-0 shutout on Saturday. The result was nothing new for the Pioneers, who have now won 15 matchups by three goals or more so far this season.
The win (which was Normal University's third in a row) raised their record to 21-5-1. As for St. Joseph-Ogden, they moved to 22-3-1 with that loss, which also ended their 15-game winning streak.
Normal University will challenge Fisher/Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Fisher/Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley is coming into the contest with eight straight victories on the road, so Normal University will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. St. Joseph-Ogden does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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