McLean County Times

After four consecutive games away from home, the Illinois Wesleyan men's soccer team will play its first home match of the season against Kalamazoo College on Saturday, September 13 at 3:30 p.m. at Neis Field. The Titans' initial home opener was postponed due to weather.

Illinois Wesleyan comes into the game with an unbeaten record of 3-0-1. Kalamazoo holds a 2-2 record after a recent trip to Texas.

Earlier in the week, Illinois Wesleyan defeated Blackburn 4-1 in Carlinville, Illinois. Freshman Daniel Smazil contributed his second goal of the season and added an assist.

The Titans have relied on a balanced offense so far this season. Junior Matthew Perchik and sophomore Ben Lyons lead the team with three goals each and eight points apiece. Daniel Smazil has six points.

Defensively, seniors Nick McCully and Jerry Smazil have helped limit opponents to five goals over four matches. Senior goalkeeper Sam Kedzior has made nine saves with a .643 save percentage in 343 minutes played.

Kalamazoo is currently on a five-game road stretch and arrives in Bloomington after two losses last weekend in Texas against Southwestern and nationally ranked Trinity (Texas). Lucas Ruiz leads Kalamazoo in scoring with six points. Freshman goalkeeper Jackson Janderski has recorded two shutouts but has allowed five goals this season.

Illinois Wesleyan holds a 2-0-1 advantage in the all-time series against Kalamazoo. Their most recent meeting ended in a 1-1 draw on August 30, 2024, in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Saturday's match will be available via live stream and live stats at iwusports.com.