KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Western Michigan men's soccer team (2-4) is set to travel to Cincinnati, Ohio Wednesday, Sept. 12 for a match against the University of Cincinnati. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Gettler Stadium. 
 
Last time out
The Broncos, who went scoreless in three consecutive games, turned in their second-straight game with two goals scored on Sunday, Sept. 9 en route to a 2-1 victory over Drake University at WMU Soccer Complex. Western Michigan used a goal in each half while owning a 12-7 shot advantage, including a season-high seven on target, as well as a 9-3 margin in corner kicks over the Bulldogs. Anthony Bowie and Kosti Moni notched Bronco goals, while freshman goalkeeper Lukas Von Lienen tallied three saves to earn his first collegiate win in goal.

Series History
Wednesday's match will mark the seventh all-time meeting between the Western Michigan and Cincinnati men's soccer programs, with the series knotted at 3-3. The Broncos have won the past two matchups. Last season, WMU defeated the Bearcats in Kalamazoo, prevailing 2-0 with goals from Brandon Bye and Bowie while the Brown & Gold outshot Cincinnati 21-5.

Scouting Cincinnati
The Bearcats (1-4) are looking to break a two-game losing streak, most recently falling 3-1 at Xavier University Sept. 7. Cincinnati's sole victory of the season came on Aug. 31 versus Cleveland State University, a 2-0 triumph. Selected to finish seventh in the AAC preseason coaches' poll, Cincinnati finished with a 7-9-1 overall record in 2017. Six different Bearcats share the team scoring lead this season, with five separate goal scorers.

Bronco Notables

• The Broncos' season-opening 2-0 win over Loyola Chicago Aug. 24 marked the fourth-straight season-opening victory for Western Michigan.
• The shutout loss at DePaul Aug. 27 marked the first time Western Michigan was held scoreless since a 1-0 loss against No. 6 Michigan State Oct. 4, 2017. It was also the first loss against the Blue Demons in the all-time series. 
• In his third start of the season in net, Lukas Von Lienen earned his first win as a Bronco.
• Donovan Michael broke the WMU three-game scoring drought at Michigan Sept. 7, his first collegiate goal. He then added his first collegiate assist against Drake.
• In his first collegiate appearance, freshman Zack Shane recorded an assist at Michigan.
• Kosti Moni notched his team-leading second goal of the season, the game-winner, in the Drake victory. The goal stands as his sixth career game-winning tally.