Bradley Soccer Blanks IPFW, 1-0

[Bobby Parker]

Two games and two game-winners for Bryan Gaul, who converted a penalty kick in the 40th minute to lead the Braves to a 1-0 win Sunday afternoon at IPFW.

Complete game recap: http://www.bradleybraves.com/ViewArt...DB_OEM_ID=3400

Sophomore keeper Brian Billings needed to make just two saves to earn the shutout.

The Braves open the home schedule Thursday night by hosting Eastern Illinois in a 7 p.m. kickoff at Shea Stadium.

[Da Coach]

Way to go Braves! Looking forward to seeing them for the first time Thursday.

[Da Coach]

The Braves play their home opener Thursday night at 7pm at Shea Stadium against Eastern Illinois.

Eastern Illinois is no longer part of the Missouri Valley for men's soccer. They have returned to the Summit League for this season, after playing in the MVC since 1996.
They are 1-0, and won their season opener at Northwestern 2-1 last Friday-

http://nusports.cstv.com/sports/m-soccer/recaps/082611aaa.html

EIU played in the Summit League, then known as the Mid-Continent Conference, from 1983-1995. EIU won five regular-season titles as a member of the Mid-Continent Conference. Last year in their final season in the MVC, the Panthers finished 4-12-1, 1-7-1 and missed the MVC playoffs.


In the Summit preseason poll, they were picked tied for 5th.

http://www.eiupanthers.com/news/2011/8/17/MSOC_0817114636.aspx