Drake outshot Bradley but fell 1-0 in Peoria after a 62nd-minute penalty kick decided the teams’ final regular-season road match. The Bulldogs created chances throughout but couldn’t get past Bradley goalkeeper Marcal Salom Chandre.

By the Numbers
  • Drake led 14-7 in shots and 6-4 in the first half.
  • Bradley goalkeeper Marcal Salom Chandre made 9 saves; Drake goalkeeper Tomas Butkovic made 1.
  • Crew Alvarez led all players with 5 shots, including 3 on target.
Yes, But

Drake controlled much of the play and had the edge in shots, but Bradley’s defense and Chandre’s saves kept the Bulldogs scoreless. A penalty call against Bradley was overturned in the first half; Drake’s second-half penalty was upheld and became the difference.

What's Next

Drake closes its 2026 regular season against UIC on October 30 at Mediacom Stadium in Des Moines, with kickoff set for 6 p.m.

Bottom Line

Drake’s chances didn’t translate into a result: Bradley converted from the penalty spot, while the Bulldogs left their final road match empty-handed.