Soccer Starts Season with Impressive 1-0 Win Over Southern Illinois

Thursday, August 13

Cape Girardeau, Mo.

6 p.m.

Southeast Missouri State University

1-0-0, 0-0-0

Southern Illinois

0-1-0, 0-0-0

Team	1	2	Final F
Southern Ill.	0	0	0
Southeast Mo. St.	1	0	1

Photo by: SEMO Creative Media

8/13/2026 8:56:00 PM | Women's Soccer

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Southeast Missouri opened its season with a strong 1-0 victory over Southern Illinois at Houck Stadium on Thursday.

The Redhawks (1-0) kept the Salukis (0-1) without a shot for the first 45 minutes of the game. Hayley Hogenmiller broke the scoreless tie and scored in the 43^rd minute off of a corner kick by Jocelyn Alicea.

Southeast Missouri State maintained its lead in a tense second period, with Natalie Allison's crucial saves keeping Southern Illinois at bay. Allison denied multiple attempts, including a bottom-right shot by Maya Dixon in the 63^rd minute and a bottom-center attempt by Dior Knorr in the 70^th minute.

This is head coach John Kleins first win in a season opener as the Redhawks head coach.

Southeast Mo. St. Top Performers

Hayley Hogenmiller
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- One goal
- Two shots
- One game-winning goal

Natalie Allison
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- Three saves
- 90 minutes played
- One shutout

Jocelyn Alicea
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- One assist

Looking ahead, the Redhawks travel to Evansville, Indiana as they look for another win against the University of Evansville.