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Pouring rain contributed to the physicality of a night match between Drake Men’s Soccer (5-9-1, 2-4-1 MVC) and the Bradley Braves (2-12-3, 5-9-1 MVC) on Oct. 26. The match featured 32 fouls, 28 shots, two overtime periods and three goals.
The match nearly ended during regular time as the Bulldogs held a 1-0 lead entering regular time’s final minute.
A long throw-in from the Braves put the ball into Drake’s box. Bradley’s All-Conference senior midfielder Alex Garcia blasted the free ball over the outstretched hand of Drake goalkeeper Darrin MacLeod in the middle of the net.