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Western Illinois to Face Bradley in Final Non-Conference Game

| By: WIU Athletic Communications

The Leathernecks won their first game of the season last Saturday, will face Kansas City on Saturday.

Who | Western Illinois (1-11) vs Bradley (2-9)
When | Monday (Oct. 18) at 4 p.m.
Where | Shea Stadium – Peoria, Ill.  
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Matchup history: The Leathernecks and Braves have played 37 times in program history, with WIU holding a 16-18-3 record all-time. Their last matchup was on April 8, 20201, a 1-1 draw in Peoria where Devan DiGrado scored off a Kyle Owen assist.

Players to watch: Voted a captain ahead of this season, Kyle Owen has played in 11 games this season and started each of his appearances. The junior from Oklahoma City, Okla., currently leads the team in minutes played (970) and is coming off a matchup with St. Thomas where he finished with two assists.
 
Luke Duball scored his first goal of the season against St. Thomas on Saturday, leveling the score seven minutes after the Tommies took a one-goal advantage. Duball has played in nine games this season and started eight, giving him 69 career appearances and 66 starts.

Scouting the opponent: Bradley is currently 2-9 on the season and coming off a 2-1 loss against Drake. Jack Douglas and Pepe Mellado have both scored three goals on the season, with Douglas also adding two assists.

Summit League Play: WIU has played three matches in conference play thus far. There are three more Summit League games after Saturday's match; one at home (Eastern Illinois) and two on the road (Kansas City and Omaha). At the conclusion of the season, the Summit League's Men's Soccer Championship will be played in Macomb, with games scheduled for Nov. 11 and 13. More information will be made available at a later date.

What's next: The Leathernecks will play their next match on the road on Saturday (Oct. 23), facing Kansas City at the Durwood Soccer Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
 
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