DAYTON, Ohio -- Brandon Bye scored his second goal of the season as the Western Michigan men's soccer team continued its strong start to the season after a 2-0 win at Dayton on Sunday afternoon.
 
Bye netted his game-winner in the fifth minute, while the Bronco defense once again clamped down on its opponent by only allowing five total shots. Dzenan Nezirevic added a late insurance goal for the team's second-straight shutout win. WMU Drew Shepherd goalkeeper made three saves.
 
"What an unbelievable opening weekend for the guys," said head coach Chad Wiseman. "Two road wins in very difficult conditions. Very happy for the guys, they deserved both results."
 
Bye gave the Broncos a very early lead with a thunderous strike from 25-yards out. Nathan Hoover and Jay McIntosh both picked up assists on the goal.
 
WMU dominated play for the second-straight game and was able to do so in rough field conditions due to weather.
 
"Today our leadership was absolutely spot on," Wiseman added. "The field conditions played a major roll in how the game was going to be played. Zach Boch made sure that everyone stood that."
 
Western Michigan took the 1-0 lead into the half and outshot the Flyers 7-1 in the first 45 minutes.
 
The Broncos kept up the pressure and Nezerievic broke through in the 83rd minute when he banged in a rebound on a shot by Bye for his first goal of the season.
 
Western Michigan finished with a 15-5 edge in total shots and a 6-3 advantage in shots on goal.
 
The Broncos host Fort Wayne on Friday at 5 p.m. for their regular-season home opener on Kingdom Soccer Club Day. They also host IUPUI on Monday, Sept. 5 at 1 p.m.