Leathernecks Prep For Milwaukee At Home

WIU looks to extend home winning streak vs. Panthers on Tuesday

MACOMB, Ill. – The Western Illinois men's soccer team plays host to Milwaukee on Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 4 p.m. The match will take place at John MacKenzie Alumni Field, and will be broadcast live on ESPN3.

A LOOK AT THE LEATHERNECKS:
Western sits at 5-4-1 overall with a 1-0 mark in Summit League play. The Leathernecks are coming off a 1-0 win at home over Green Bay after a goal by Jacob Bevan. The senior tops The Summit League with seven goals this season, and is tied for first in points (16).

Fernando Pacheco ranks second on team in points (9) with three goals and three assists. Daniel Collins follows with two goals and three assists with seven points.

Goalkeeper Tim Hansen ranks first in The Summit League in save percentage (.824) and goals against (6) this season. He has 28 saves on 66 shots faced this season, with three shutouts. Hansen is 5-2 overall this season.

SCOUTING THE PANTHERS:
Milwaukee is also 5-4-1 overall and currently riding a three-match winning streak. In their most recent contest, the Panthers defeated Detroit (2-1) in a Horizon League match at home. Francesco Saporito leads the team with 11 points on three goals and five assists. Freshman Evan Conway ranks second on the squad with nine points on four goals with one assists.

At the helm of the program is Kris Kelderman, who is in his seventh season as head coach of the Panthers.

HOME STAND:
Western Illinois sits at 4-0-0 overall at home. A win over Milwaukee would tie for the best home start since 2004, when the Leathernecks started 5-0 at home and went on to finish 7-1 in matches played at John MacKenzie Alumni Field.

SERIES HISTORY:
The Leathernecks trail the series 16-11-3 all-time. The last time the two programs met was on Sept. 6 of last season, when Western fell 2-0 to the Panthers on the road.

LOOKING AHEAD:
Western Illinois returns home Saturday, Oct. 8 at home against Oral Roberts, for its second Summit League match on the season.

FOLLOW THE LEATHERNECKS:
All Western Illinois men's soccer home matches are scheduled to be streamed live on goleathernecks.com through Fighting Leathernecks All-Access. Select games will also be broadcast live on ESPN3.

Fans can also follow the matches all season long via live stats and live updates on Twitter @WIUMensSoccer. Links for live video, live stats and social media for upcoming matches can be found under the "COVERAGE" portion of match previews on the right side of the page.

KICK FOR THE CURE:
Western Illinois men's soccer raises breast cancer awareness through the "Kick for the Cure/Think Pink" promotion. The first 100 fans will receive a pink WIU bracelet. Fans can interact on social media by using the hashtag "WIUGAMEDAY" on days the Leathernecks have a match. Fans can also use the hashtag "LeathernecksWIN" following a Western Illinois victory. Find all other promotional events, items and more for women's soccer all season long HERE.

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#WIUGAMEDAY INFORMATION

Western Illinois Leathernecks (5-4-1)
vs.
Milwaukee Panthers (5-4-1)

WHEN AND WHERE:
Tuesday, Oct. 4, 4 p.m. (CT)
John MacKenzie Alumni Field

OPPONENT WEBSITE
mkepanthers.com

COVERAGE

LIVE STATS:
HERE

STREAM:
ESPN3

SOCIAL MEDIA

TWITTER:
@WIU M ensSoccer
@WIUAthletics

FACEBOOK:
Western Illinois Athletics

INSTAGRAM:
Western Illinois Athletics

PRESEASON INFORMATION

2016 Preseason Quick Facts (.PDF)
2016-17 Preseason Record Book (.PDF)

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Players Mentioned

#14 Jacob Bevan: F; 6' 2"; Senior; Oak Park River Forest

#10 Fernando Pacheco: F; 5' 7"; Junior; Iowa City

#34 Tim Hansen: GK; 6' 5"; Freshman; Rheingauschule

#25 Daniel Collins: M; 5' 9"; Senior; Worthington School/Ashford

Players Mentioned

#14 Jacob Bevan
: 6' 2"; Senior; Oak Park River Forest
: F

#10 Fernando Pacheco
: 5' 7"; Junior; Iowa City
: F

#34 Tim Hansen
: 6' 5"; Freshman; Rheingauschule
: GK

#25 Daniel Collins
: 5' 9"; Senior; Worthington School/Ashford
: M