DEKALB, IL (WKZO AM/FM) – The Western Michigan University men’s soccer team battled the Huskies of Northern Illinois to a 0-0 tie in Mid-American Conference play on the road Sunday afternoon.
WMU outshot NIU 17-3 overall, with a 7-0 advantage in shots on goal. WMU’s scoreless draw adds a point to their season, making them 9-1-1, 3-0-1 MAC. Sitting atop the MAC, Western Michigan leads in goals, outscoring their opponents 28-4. With an average of 15.3 shots per game, the Broncos are outshooting their opponents 153-71.
“I think we need to look at the positives, we completely controlled the game. NIU had zero shots on goal,” said coach Chad Wiseman. “It’s another shutout and a point on the road versus the defending MAC Champions.”
“NIU sat in a very deep block, they defended their box with 9-10 guys the entire match.”
Western Michigan hosts the University of Akron on Thursday at the WMU Soccer Complex at 4:00 p.m. Admission is free.
