SOUTH BEND, Ind. (Interstat) — The Notre Dame women’s soccer team delivered a commanding performance Saturday, overwhelming Illinois-Chicago 4-0 in a non-conference match at Alumni Stadium.

Playing before a crowd of 1,296, the Fighting Irish offense proved too potent for the Flames, exceeding a pregame projection that had them winning by two goals. The victory extends Notre Dame’s undefeated streak this NCAA season to 13 matches, with a record of nine wins and four draws. Their overall record across all competitions stands at 9-0-4. Illinois-Chicago sees its season mark move to 7-7-6 in NCAA play, mirroring its overall record.

The Irish attack was led by a trio of forwards who combined for all four scores. Charlie Codd was the standout performer, netting two goals in the first half before being substituted out in the 31st minute. Ellie Hodsden and Tessa Knapp each added a goal to complete the scoring. Midfielder Morgan Roy was credited with an assist on one of the tallies.

The match was a showcase of Notre Dame’s depth, as all four key offensive contributors were substituted out of the game well before the final whistle, with Codd and Hodsden exiting at the half and Knapp and Roy departing in the second half. The Flames, meanwhile, struggled to generate any sustained offensive pressure against a stout Irish defense, managing zero goals for the second time in their last three outings.

The game’s tempo was heavily influenced by a flurry of substitutions, particularly around the halftime break. A total of seven players were substituted at the 45-minute mark alone, indicating a strategic shift by both sides after Notre Dame had established a firm first-half lead. Illinois-Chicago continued to rotate its squad heavily throughout the second half in an attempt to find an answer, but the Irish defensive unit held firm to preserve the clean sheet.

The result continues a pattern of strong play for Notre Dame, which entered the match following a 2-2 draw with Stanford and a 2-1 victory over Duke. The Irish have consistently demonstrated a high-powered offense, having scored three or more goals in six of their matches this season, including a 4-2 win over Florida State and a 5-1 victory at Clemson.

For Illinois-Chicago, the loss snaps a three-match unbeaten streak that included two scoreless draws and a victory. The Flames have found goals hard to come by recently, scoring just once in their last four contests. Their season has been marked by inconsistency, with the team unable to string together more than two consecutive wins.

The match was a clear demonstration of the form that has made Notre Dame one of the nation’s remaining undefeated teams. Their performance validated the pregame analytics from Interstat, which gave the Irish a 77.3 percent probability to win. The final score of 4-0 surpassed their simulator’s projection of a 2-0 victory.

With the non-conference fixture concluded, Notre Dame will look to maintain its perfect record as it progresses through the latter stages of its schedule. Illinois-Chicago will aim to rediscover its offensive form as it returns to conference play.