Oct. 20, 2006

Box Score

Fort Wayne, IN- Western Michigan used a solid defensive effort and a timely goal to top IPFW, 1-0 in Mid-American Conference action Friday night at Hefner Stadium.

The Broncos blanketed the Mastodons offense, holding the 'Dons to just three shots in the match.

After playing to a scoreless first half, WMU got the game winner at the 61:42 mark.

Senior forward Nashir Carabali sent a long ball to Tom Oatley. The junior forward dribbled past IPFW keeper Michael Knitter and tapped the ball into the open net.

Knitter had done his best to keep the Broncos off the board, making six saves.

WMU keeper Casey Aubil was tested twice by IPFW and turned back both shots on goal for the shutout.

With the win, Western Michigan improved to 5-10-1, evening their conference mark at 2-2-0.

IPFW falls to 1-13-1, 0-4-0 MAC.

The 'Dons will host Bowling Green in their final home match of the season, on Sunday at 1pm.

~Dons~