The Drake men's soccer team is set to play its first conference game of the season against Bradley. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. at Cownie Soccer Complex on Saturday Sept. 18.
 
The Bulldogs (3-1-0) are returning to the pitch after a week off.
 
In their last match on Sept. 6 against St. Thomas, the Bulldog's came out on top, 1-0, after a late first half goal from senior Bradan Allen.
 
Allen is one of four Bulldog's to score this season.
 
Bradley (1-4-0) comes to Des Moines on a four-game losing streak. The Braves have been out scored by opponent 3-7 in its last four matches.
 
Jack Douglas leads the Braves with most shots taken this season and is ranked third in the MVC with 12.
 
Bradley keeper Bryce Logan, a returner for the Braves this season, ranks second in the MVC for most saves (19) after Drake keeper Jared Brown.
 
The Braves lead the all-time series 18-16-3 with the Bulldogs. In the 2020-21 season, Drake won both match-ups against the Bradley.
 
After taking on the Braves, the Bulldogs return to action Saturday Sept. 25 when they head to Chicago to take on Loyola.