DES MOINES, Iowa (Interstat) — The Illinois State Redbirds defeated the Drake Bulldogs 1-0 in an NCAA women’s soccer match on Thursday. The visiting Redbirds’ defense held firm to secure the road victory, overcoming statistical projections that heavily favored the Bulldogs. Interstat’s game simulator had predicted the 1-0 scoreline, though its ELO rating gave Drake a 65.3% chance to win. With the result, Illinois State improves to 7-3-7 in the competition, while Drake falls to 7-6-4. The Redbirds also completed a regular-season sweep of the Bulldogs after a 1-0 win on Oct. 23.