Trojans Play to 1-1 Draw at Home Against Illinois

Thursday, October 8

Los Angeles, Calif.

7:30 p.m. PT

USC

1-8-4, 0-5-2

Illinois

4-3-6, 1-3-3

Team	1	2	Final F
Illinois	0	1	1
Southern California	1	0	1

Highlights

Photo by: Cary Qian

Trojans Play to 1-1 Draw at Home Against Illinois

October 08, 2026 | Women's Soccer

Box Score Final Book (PDF)

LOS ANGELES — The USC women's soccer team played to a 1-1 draw at home against Illinois, getting a first-half goal from Eleanor Morrissey.

The Trojans move to 1-8-4 overall and 0-5-2 in Big Ten play. Illinois moves to 4-3-6 overall and 1-3-3 in conference action.

After the Trojans won a challenge on a handball in the penalty area, Eleanor Morrissey converted the penalty shot for her second goal of the year to give USC the first-half advantage in the 31^st minute.

The Trojans owned 67% of the possession in the opening period.

Illinois would equalize in the 76^th minute as forward Cayla Jackson punched home a rebound deep in the box.

USC had a 14-11 shots advantage and both teams put four balls on target. Jordan Hill came closest to a second goal for the Trojans in the 54^th minute, putting a long shot off the post.

GOALS
31' – USC: Eleanor Morrissey (penalty shot)

76' – ILL: Cayla Jackson (assisted by Ashlyn Adams)

UP NEXT
The Trojans remain at home this weekend, hosting Indiana for a Big Ten matchup on Sunday afternoon. Sunday's game will kick off at 1 p.m. and be broadcast on B1G+.