Box Score

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Darren Jones and Pat Schiffer both netted second-half goals to help Western Michigan (6-2-1) match its win total from last season with a 2-0 victory over host Bowling Green on Friday. The well-deserved goal by Schiffer was the first of the team captain's career.

The win — Bronco's goalkeeper Sean Lewis' second straight shutout — makes the Broncos undefeated in Mid-American Conference play at 1-0.

“It was a very polished away from home performance,” WMU head coach Stu Riddle said. “We knew Bowling Green was going to be a very tough opponent and I am delighted that we have been able to come here and not only win, but keep our second clean sheet in a row on the road.”

Jones notched his second goal of the season with an shot from 35 yards out that curled inside the post at the 58-minute mark.
Schiffer's came just four minutes later (62:48), via a header from eight-yards deep off a Jones corner kick.

“Schiff brought us some magnificent energy and leadership off the bench and fully deserved his goal, and Darren was a rock in the middle of the park as well,” Riddle said.

The Broncos tied the Falcons (2-4-2, 0-2-0 MAC) in shots with 12, and Lewis recorded three saves in the match. Western Michigan returns home to host Florida Atlantic Sunday at 10 a.m.

"The players are pleased, they can enjoy the bus ride home, and then our focus will immediately turn to our match against Florida Atlantic on Sunday,” Riddle said.