Illinois Wesleyan to Host Augustana on October 21
The Titans return to Neis Field for a conference match as they push for a high seed in the upcoming tournament.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Soccer
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Illinois Wesleyan University hosts Augustana College on October 21, 2026, at Neis Field. The match is critical for the Titans as they look to improve their standing in the CCIW conference race.
Why it matters
A win for Illinois Wesleyan keeps their hopes alive for a top-two seed in the CCIW Tournament. The team is looking to recover from a narrow loss to Carroll University while defending their home field.
Illinois Wesleyan holds a 7-2-5 overall record compared to Augustana's 5-6-3 mark. The Titans maintain a strong historical advantage with a 20-10-9 all-time series record and a 13-3-6 record against the Vikings on their home field.
The players
Illinois Wesleyan University
This private university located in Bloomington, Illinois, competes in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin.
Augustana College
This liberal arts college based in Rock Island, Illinois, is a member of the CCIW conference.
North Central College
This institution currently leads the CCIW tournament qualification race with 16 points.
Ava Mapes
She is a member of the Illinois Wesleyan University women's soccer team who scored a goal against Carroll University.
Zoe Kormah
She plays for the Illinois Wesleyan University women's soccer team and recorded a goal in their match against Carroll.
The details
Illinois Wesleyan seeks a win after a recent 3-2 defeat by Carroll University, a game where Ava Mapes and Zoe Kormah each scored a goal. Augustana travels to Bloomington following a recent 4-nil loss to Millikin and a win against Knox College.
Timeline
October 14, 2026: Augustana defeated Knox College.
October 17, 2026: Carroll University defeated Illinois Wesleyan 3-2.
October 21, 2026: Illinois Wesleyan hosts Augustana at 7 p.m.
2022: Illinois Wesleyan earned the No. 1 tournament seed.
2023: Illinois Wesleyan defeated Augustana 3-nil.
Season Trajectory
This match marks a pivotal moment in the Titans' push for a high seed in the CCIW tournament. Winning out the final three home games is essential to replicate their 2022 performance and secure a top-two position.
Illinois Wesleyan must win their remaining games to secure a top-two seed in the CCIW Tournament. Fans and analysts should monitor the team's defensive performance closely following the 3-2 result against Carroll.
The takeaway
The upcoming match highlights the tight margin for error in the conference as the regular season draws to a close. Securing points at home remains the primary strategy for teams aiming to qualify for the postseason tournament.
What happens next
Illinois Wesleyan is scheduled for two additional home contests against Wheaton and Millikin to conclude the regular season.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Pantagraph.
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