Looking at the defensive success Western Michigan University's men's soccer team has had this season, the burning question could be, does the goaltender make the defense look good or does the defense make the goaltender look good.
WMU goaltender Ethan Brandt defers to his defense, while center-back Jaylen Shannon and head coach Chad Wiseman both choose the third option…they are both needed to have a championship team, which is what the Broncos have again this season.
After having won the Missouri Valley Conference regular season title, WMU (13-1-3 overall with a 16-match unbeaten streak) will try for the twofer this week, hosting Northern Illinois in a semifinal tournament game on Wednesday at 1 p.