McLean County Times

After securing a victory against Augustana College on Wednesday, the Illinois Wesleyan University men's soccer team is preparing to face Elmhurst University on Saturday, October 19. The match will take place under the lights at Langhorst Field, starting at 7 p.m.

Illinois Wesleyan holds a record of 9-1-2 for the season and is 3-1 in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) play. In their recent match, senior Mush Bakridan scored the only goal from a free kick to lead his team to a 1-0 win over Augustana.

Elmhurst University currently has an overall record of 5-8-2 and is seeking its first conference win with a CCIW record of 0-5. They recently suffered a defeat against Carroll University with a score of 3-1.

Historically, Illinois Wesleyan and Elmhurst have faced each other 21 times since 2004. The Titans hold an edge in their series with ten wins, eight losses, and three draws. However, Elmhurst claimed victory in their last encounter last season with a scoreline of 2-0.

Junior goalkeeper Sam Kedzior leads the conference in shutouts with seven and boasts the highest save percentage at .862. He also ranks second in goals-against average at .684. Mush Bakridan tops the league charts for game-winning goals this season with three to his name. Senior Devyn Kennedy remains one of the top players in assists within the league, having provided five assists so far this season.