\n WEDNESDAY’S SCORES
\n@Western Illinois 3,\u00a0Bradley 2
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\nWESTERN ILLINOIS 3,\u00a0BRADLEY 2
\nMACOMB, Ill. –\u00a0\u00a0Western Illinois men’s soccer earned a big win on Wednesday night, defeating Bradley 3-2 at home.<\/p>\n
The Braves struck first in the 6th minute with a penalty kick, but the Leathernecks responded quickly. Xavier Gagnon led the Leathernecks attack, finding the back of the net twice in the opening half, including a key goal in the 28th minute and another just before halftime to even the match at 2-2.<\/p>\n
Western carried that momentum into the second half. In the 51st minute, Liam Gainey scored what proved to be the game-winner, putting the Leathernecks in front for the first time. From there, WIU’s defense stood tall, limiting Bradley to justfour shots after halftime.<\/p>\n
The Leathernecks put constant pressure on Bradley’s back line, recording 19 shots with nine on target, while earning four corner kicks. The Leathernecks outshot Bradley 19-11, including 9-5 on goal. Goalkeeper Micah Ramirez anchored the defense with three second-half saves to preserve the win.<\/p>\n
With the victory, Western Illinois improved to 2-3-0 on the year<\/p>\n
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