Peoria, IL -- The Bradley Braves 4-7-2 (1-4-0 MVC) will travel to Kalamazoo, MI, to face the undefeated Western Michigan Broncos 10-0-5 (2-0-3 MVC) at the WMU Soccer Complex.

Game Information

Bradley Braves 4-7-2 (1-4-0 MVC) vs Western Michigan Broncos 10-0-5 (2-0-3 MVC)

Date & Time: Saturday, October 26th, 2024 • 11 AM CST

Location: WMU Soccer Complex

Live Coverage: Bronco All-Access | Live Stats

All-Time Series: Western Michigan leads 5-3-1

Series History

Bradley and Western Michigan have met nine times in program history, with BU holding a 3-5-1 record. The first meeting was in 1995, where the Western Michigan Broncos secured a 2-1 win. Since 2015, the two programs have faced each other three times.

About the Braves

Following a narrow 2-1 loss to Drake at home, Bradley faces a crucial stretch of three remaining conference games. With a current 1-4 record, the Braves have an opportunity to turn things around and potentially finish with a 4-4 mark in the Missouri Valley Conference. The team boasts five players who have scored two or more goals this season, showcasing a well-rounded attack. Ian Ferguson, in particular, has found form recently, scoring twice in the last three matches. Bradley has netted 16 goals in 13 games, averaging 1.23 goals per game, and they've shown offensive potential on the road, scoring seven times away from Shea Stadium. 

About the Broncos

The Western Michigan Broncos enter the match with an impressive undefeated record of 10-0-5, including a 2-0-3 mark in Missouri Valley Conference play. At home, they've been dominant, boasting a 7-0-2 record and remaining unbeaten through 15 games in the 2024 season. The Broncos have scored 37 goals, averaging 2.47 goals per game, while their defense has been equally strong, allowing just 11 goals all season and never conceding more than one goal in any match. Owen Smith leads the team with 4 goals and 13 assists, while Greyson Mercer and Carson Hodgson each have 6 goals. A total of 13 different players have scored for the Broncos, with 8 of them netting two or more goals this year. With just three games remaining, Western Michigan looks to close out their season on a historic undefeated note.