Peoria, IL – The Bradley Braves will host the Western Michigan Broncos at Shea Stadium, as both teams fight for their first Valley win of the season at Bradley's Homecoming game. The Homecoming tailgate will begin at 5 PM.
Game Information
Western Michigan 3-8-2 (0-1-2 MVC) vs Bradley Braves 2-6-5 (0-2-1 MVC)
Date & Time: Saturday, October 18th | 7:00 PM CST
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Location: Shea Stadium in Peoria, IL
All-Time Series: Western Michigan Leads 5-3-2
Braves Breaking Records
Junior
Mitch Coughlon earned his sixth goal of the season on Tuesday against UCF. He leads the team in goals with six, more than his previous two seasons with Bradley combined. Couglon's six goals are the most by a Brave in a single season since nine were notched in 2019. Coughlon's six goals are tied for the third most by an individual in the Missouri Valley Conference this season.
Senior
Drew Berry has played every second in net for the Braves, with the Valley's second-best saves per game at 5.08. Recently, Berry earned his second MVC Defensive Player of the Week honor.
Senior
Michael Switala earned his 4,000th career minute against UCF. The milestone was met by Switala after playing in 798 this season for the Braves, appearing in all 12 games and starting nine. The transfer is tied for the second most goals on the team with three, third on the Braves in shots on goal percentage with .625, 1-1 on penalty kicks.
Junior
DJ Koulai also broke a minutes milestone, playing his 3,000th minute against UCF. Kouali has two goals this season and is tied for the team lead in assists with three. His junior season has seen a game-winner and 2-2 on penalties. In his 3,000 minutes wearing red and white, Koulai has six goals and seven assists, making half his shots on goal.
About the Opponent
On October 14th, Christian Shannon was named the MVC Defensive Player of the Week. The Redshirt-Sophomore in the 86th minute headed the ball into the bottom of the net off a corner kick, leading to the team's 2-1 victory over Detroit Mercy. In the team's 0-0 draw to NIU, his defensive prowess across all 90 helped lead the squad hold the Huskies to just five shots on goal.
Shannon's 1,040 minutes are the second most on the team, as Braxton Arpachinda leads the team in minutes played with 1,053. Arpachinda is tied for the team lead in goals and assists with three apiece. The Broncos utilize the keeping tandem of Timi Adams and Alex Lindewirth, yet the duo has only combined for one shutout this season.
Series History
The Braves are 3-5-2 against the Broncos, yet history is leaning on Bradley's side. At Shea Stadium, the series is tied 3-3, yet all losses have been one or two-goal games, including an overtime defeat. In the program's meeting last season, the Braves earned a 1-1 draw against the ninth-ranked Broncos in Kalamazoo. The last time the Braves beat the Broncos was in 2009, a 2-1 victory at Shea Stadium.
