SEMO vs. Illinois Springfield women's soccer

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 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. (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. (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. (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. (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. (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. (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. (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. (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. (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. (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. (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. (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. (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. (Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian)