McLean County Times

Redbird freshman Rylann Law has been named the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Freshman of the Week, according to an announcement from the conference office on September 9, 2025.

Law scored two goals in last Thursday's match against IU-Indy, leading Illinois State to a 2-0 win. This victory marked the team's third consecutive shutout, which is their longest streak since 2019. Law’s performance was notable as it was the first time a freshman Redbird recorded a brace since Hannah Mueller achieved the same in 2018 against Western Illinois.

Additionally, Law is the first Illinois State player since Kelsie McLaughlin in 2022 to score in back-to-back games. With four goals this season, she currently leads all MVC freshmen and ranks third among all players in the conference for goals scored.

"Law tallied a brace in last Thursday's 2-0 win over IU-Indy to secure the Redbirds' third straight shutout victory, which is the longest streak for Illinois State since 2019. Law's brace marks the first brace for Illinois State from a freshman Redbird since Hannah Mueller on September 19, 2018, vs Western Illinois."

"Law's two-goal effort marked the first time the freshman has scored in back-to-back games and the first Redbird since Kelsie McLaughlin in 2022 to accomplish the feat."

"With four goals, Law leads all freshmen in MVC in goals scored this season and ranks third in the Valley among all players."

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