DePaul University Athletics
Thursday, August 28
Chicago, Ill.
4 P.M. CT
DePaul University
vs
Illinois
Women’s Soccer Plays Host to Illinois Thursday Evening
8/27/2025 4:00:00 PM | WOMEN'S SOCCER
Blue Demons and Fighting Illini meet for fourth time
CHICAGO – DePaul women's soccer returns to Wish Field for a Thursday matchup against in-state foe Illinois on Thursday, Aug. 28, with kickoff set for 4 p.m. CT on ESPN+. Fans can enjoy a full day of action in Lincoln Park, as men's soccer takes on Chicago State at 12:30 p.m. before the women's match. Admission is free for all matches at Wish Field this fall.
The Blue Demons (2-2) enter the week after dropping their last match to Loyola Chicago on Sunday evening but look to remain unbeaten against Big Ten opponents on Thursday. Through four matches, DePaul features three of the BIG EAST's top six goal scorers (Katelyn Jamie, Tessa Fagerson, and Mya Gardner) and is tied for the conference lead with eight goals on the young season.
Illinois (3-0) opened its season with three consecutive 1-0 victories, marking its first 3-0 start since 2022. The Fighting Illini picked up road wins over UIC and Bowling Green before defeating Boston College in their home opener on Monday, Aug. 25, at Demirjian Park.
DePaul DeBrief
Illini Notes
Series History
Up Next
DePaul takes on cross-town rival, UIC on Thursday, Sept. 4 at home. Kickoff is set for 12:30 p.m. CT with streaming coverage on Marquee Sports Network.
FOLLOW THE BLUE DEMONS
For all the latest information on DePaul Women's Soccer, visit DePaulBlueDemons.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Blue Demons on Facebook, Instagram, X.
The Blue Demons (2-2) enter the week after dropping their last match to Loyola Chicago on Sunday evening but look to remain unbeaten against Big Ten opponents on Thursday. Through four matches, DePaul features three of the BIG EAST's top six goal scorers (Katelyn Jamie, Tessa Fagerson, and Mya Gardner) and is tied for the conference lead with eight goals on the young season.
Illinois (3-0) opened its season with three consecutive 1-0 victories, marking its first 3-0 start since 2022. The Fighting Illini picked up road wins over UIC and Bowling Green before defeating Boston College in their home opener on Monday, Aug. 25, at Demirjian Park.
DePaul DeBrief
- The Blue Demons are tied for the BIG EAST lead with eight total goals and rank fourth in the league in scoring average (2.00 goals per game).
- Sit third in the conference in total shots (47) and has earned nine corner kicks through four matches.
- Jamie is tied for second in the BIG EAST in goals (3) and ranks seventh in points (6).
- Shayna Da Silva is tied for fifth in the BIG EAST in assists (2).
- Overall, six different Blue Demons have recorded at least one point across the first four matches.
- DePaul has allowed an average of 1.25 goals per game, with goalkeeper Mason Hillery registering 12 total saves.
Illini Notes
- Illinois went 8-8-2 in 2024, holding a 4-6-1 Big Ten record.
- The Fighting Illini were selected 15th in the Big Ten Preseason Coaches' Poll.
- Head coach Katie Hultin earned her first three victories as a Division I head coach to begin the campaign, all three results secured by different goal scorers.
- Senior Sarah Foley provided deciding tally against Boston College, her 16th career goal and eighth career game winner.
- Foley leads the Illini in shots (11) and shots on goal (7) through three matches.
- Junior goalkeeper Izzy Lee has anchored the Illini defense with three consecutive shutouts, making 10 saves across 270 minutes.
- Lee, a Western Springs, Ill. native, now owns eight career shutouts, already nearing her single-season career best of four set in 2024.
Series History
- DePaul is 1-2-0 all-time against Illinois.
- The Blue Demons earned their lone victory in the series on Aug. 23, 2018, a 3-1 decision at Wish Field.
- The Illini have taken the last two meetings in Champaign, including a narrow 2-1 result in 2024.
Up Next
DePaul takes on cross-town rival, UIC on Thursday, Sept. 4 at home. Kickoff is set for 12:30 p.m. CT with streaming coverage on Marquee Sports Network.
FOLLOW THE BLUE DEMONS
For all the latest information on DePaul Women's Soccer, visit DePaulBlueDemons.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Blue Demons on Facebook, Instagram, X.
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