Bloomington, IL— Millikin University women's soccer took on their final Collegiate Conference in Illinois and Wisconsin match Wednesday evening with Illinois Wesleyan University, falling short 0-2 to close their 2026 season.
Both teams remained scoreless in the first half with Illinois Wesleyan out shooting Millikin eight to one. In goal for the Big Blue was Jessica Bearley, picking up five saves in the first 45 minutes of play.
Twenty minutes into the second period, the Titans were given a penalty kick. Tricking out the defense, Wesleyan was able to sink in the shot to earn their first point of the night. Not long after, taking a long shot off a free kick resulted in the ball finding a gap in the low left corner of the goal; IWU went up 2-0 at 77:20, able to hold off the Big Blue for the remainder of regulation.
"I am very proud of our team," says Head Coach Ian Doherty. "We're going to miss our seniors."
Big Blue women's soccer closes the 2026 season with a 7-6-4 overall record and 1-3-4 in CCIW play.
