Drake, Western Michigan Battle to Scoreless Draw in Defensive Showdown

DES MOINES, Iowa – Seeking to snap a five-match winless streak and earn its first Missouri Valley Conference victory of the season, Drake men’s soccer faced Western Michigan on Saturday in a tightly contested matchup that remained scoreless through the final whistle. Drake applied pressure early, pushing the Broncos onto their heels, looking to establish an attacking rhythm. Forward Evan Carlson helped lead the Bulldogs’ attack, recording two shots in 37 minutes of first-half action, but Western Michigan’s defensive line remained organized and contained Drake’s advances. The Bulldogs failed to put a shot on target in the opening half. Western…