KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Western Michigan men's soccer team earned its spot in the NCAA National Tournament Sweet Sixteen for the second time in program history, blanking No. 9 seeded Lipscomb 1-0 in the second round Sunday at the Lipscomb Soccer Complex.
The Bronco's (16-2-2) lone goal was scored in the 70th minute by senior defender Daniel Nimick with an assist from midfielder Eric Conerty. Graduate transfer Hunter Morse made seven saves to earn WMU's 12th shutout of the season. Western Michigan shot 10-14 against Lipscomb overall and 4-7 for shots on goal.