MACOMB, Ill. – The Drake University men's soccer team had its match at Western Illinois on Monday (Aug. 29) ruled a 'no contest' after play was stopped in the 59^th minute due to darkness. According to the 2022 & 2023 NCAA Soccer Rule Book, "the game shall be considered 'no contest' if it has not progressed to 70 minutes. A 'no contest' does not count and all normal statistics are nullified."
 
The 5 p.m. kickoff was delayed due to thunderstorms in the area and the match did not begin until 6:24 p.m. WIU's John MacKenzie Alumni Field does not feature lights. 
 
Sam Thornton scored an equalizing goal for the Bulldogs in the 32^nd minute, but as previously stated, the statistics do not count in a game that is determined to be a 'no contest'.
 
Drake's next match will be at Oral Roberts on Friday, Sept. 2 at 6 p.m.