College SportsAugust 20, 2017

Southeast Missouri State defeated Illinois Springfield 3-0 in the Redhawks' home opener on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, at Houck Field.

Southeast Missouri State's Esmie Gonzalez (11) and Paige Blankenheim (10) smile prior to a women's soccer game against Illinois Springfield on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017.
Southeast Missouri State's Esmie Gonzalez (11) and Paige Blankenheim (10) smile prior to a women's soccer game against Illinois Springfield on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017.Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian
Southeast Missouri State senior Maggie Pike celebrates with her teammates after scoring the first of two goals during a women's soccer game against Illinois Springfield on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, at Houck Field. The Redhawks won 3-0.
Southeast Missouri State senior Maggie Pike celebrates with her teammates after scoring the first of two goals during a women's soccer game against Illinois Springfield on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, at Houck Field. The Redhawks won 3-0.Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian
Southeast Missouri State senior Maggie Pike watches her penalty kick slide into the corner of the net in the 39th minute of a 3-0 win over Illinois Springfield in the Redhawks' home opener on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, at Houck Field. Pike had a pair of goals in the win.
Southeast Missouri State senior Maggie Pike watches her penalty kick slide into the corner of the net in the 39th minute of a 3-0 win over Illinois Springfield in the Redhawks' home opener on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, at Houck Field. Pike had a pair of goals in the win.Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian
Southeast Missouri State's Jermima Job attacks down the win during a 3-0 win over Illinois Springfield on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, at Houck Field.
Southeast Missouri State's Jermima Job attacks down the win during a 3-0 win over Illinois Springfield on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, at Houck Field.Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian
Southeast Missouri State's Esmie Gonzales slips by Illinois Springfield goalkeeper Courtney Johnson during a women's soccer game on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, at Houck Field. The Redhawks won 3-0.
Southeast Missouri State's Esmie Gonzales slips by Illinois Springfield goalkeeper Courtney Johnson during a women's soccer game on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, at Houck Field. The Redhawks won 3-0.Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian
A group of ball girls receive instructions from a referee prior to a women's soccer game between Southeast Missouri State and Illinois Springfield on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, at Houck Field.
A group of ball girls receive instructions from a referee prior to a women's soccer game between Southeast Missouri State and Illinois Springfield on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, at Houck Field.Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian
A young fan looks on during a women's soccer game between Southeast Missouri State and Illinois Springfield on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, at Houck Field.
A young fan looks on during a women's soccer game between Southeast Missouri State and Illinois Springfield on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, at Houck Field.Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian
A young princess looks on as the Southeast Missouri State women's soccer team takes on Illinois Springfield on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2017, at Houck Field.
A young princess looks on as the Southeast Missouri State women's soccer team takes on Illinois Springfield on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2017, at Houck Field.Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian
Southeast Missouri State women's soccer coach Heather Nelson, left, gives instructions to a player prior to a game against Illinois Springfield on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2017, at Houck Field.
Southeast Missouri State women's soccer coach Heather Nelson, left, gives instructions to a player prior to a game against Illinois Springfield on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2017, at Houck Field.Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian
The Southeast Missouri State women's soccer team lines up prior to its 2017 home opener against Illinois Springfield on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017. The Redhawks won 3-0.
The Southeast Missouri State women's soccer team lines up prior to its 2017 home opener against Illinois Springfield on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017. The Redhawks won 3-0.Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian
Southeast Missouri State striker Jennifer Brien cuts back in front of a defender before giving her team an early 1-0 lead against Illinois Springfield on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, at Houck Field. Brien's first career goal helped the Redhawks to a 3-0 win.
Southeast Missouri State striker Jennifer Brien cuts back in front of a defender before giving her team an early 1-0 lead against Illinois Springfield on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, at Houck Field. Brien's first career goal helped the Redhawks to a 3-0 win.Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian
Southeast Missouri State's Maddy Cornell sends in a cross against Illinois Springfield during a women's soccer game Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, at Houck Field. SEMO won 3-0.
Southeast Missouri State's Maddy Cornell sends in a cross against Illinois Springfield during a women's soccer game Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, at Houck Field. SEMO won 3-0.Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian
Southeast Missouri State freshman midfielder Hannah Compernolle battles for a header with Illinois Springfield's Kaylan Mills during a women's soccer game Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, at Houck Field. The Redhawks won 3-0.
Southeast Missouri State freshman midfielder Hannah Compernolle battles for a header with Illinois Springfield's Kaylan Mills during a women's soccer game Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, at Houck Field. The Redhawks won 3-0.Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian
Southeast Missouri State goalkeeper Maddie Gleeson barks out orders to her team during a 3-0 win over Illinois Springfield on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, at Houck Field. The redshirt freshman played all 90 minutes in her collegiate debut.
Southeast Missouri State goalkeeper Maddie Gleeson barks out orders to her team during a 3-0 win over Illinois Springfield on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, at Houck Field. The redshirt freshman played all 90 minutes in her collegiate debut.Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian
Southeast Missouri State junior center back Lauren Kaempfe pushes the ball forward during a women's soccer game against Illinois Springfield on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, at Houck Field. The Redhawks won 3-0.
Southeast Missouri State junior center back Lauren Kaempfe pushes the ball forward during a women's soccer game against Illinois Springfield on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, at Houck Field. The Redhawks won 3-0.Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian
Southeast Missouri State midfielder Esmie Gonzales battles with Illinois Springfield's Meghan Daleney during a women's soccer game on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, at Houck Field. Southeast defeated the Prairie Stars 3-0.
Southeast Missouri State midfielder Esmie Gonzales battles with Illinois Springfield's Meghan Daleney during a women's soccer game on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, at Houck Field. Southeast defeated the Prairie Stars 3-0.Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian
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