KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The University of Dayton men's soccer team tied Western Michigan on the road Sunday, 1-1.

The Flyers (4-3-1) took the initial lead over the 24^th-ranked Broncos (5-0-1), but were unable to hold on to the advantage.
 
KEY STATS
• It was the first overtime game for both the Flyers and Broncos this season.
• After regulation and overtime, Dayton was out-shot by Western Michigan 14-9, but had more shots on goal (5-3).
• Senior Kissima Bojang led the Flyers with four shots while senior Amass Amankona added three.
• Junior goalkeeper Justin Saliba had two saves in the contest.
• Amankona's goal was the first allowed by Western Michigan this season.
 
DAYTON GOALS
• 11^th Minute – Amass Amankona (5^th goal) gave the Flyers the initial lead with a bullet strike to the keeper's left on the assist by junior James Haupt. (Dayton 1, WMU 0)
 
WESTERN MICHIGAN GOALS
• 39^th Minute – Sean Hazen scored off a loose ball in the box with the assist coming from Carlos Suarez. (Dayton 1, WMU 1)
 
CURRIER'S QUOTE
"The team played very well today against a very strong opponent," said head coach Dennis Currier. "It was a back-and-forth game that could have gone either way. This game was very similar to what we will face on the road when we enter conference play so it was good experience for us."

UP NEXT
The Flyers will return to action on Wednesday at home against Bowling Green at 7 p.m. There will be freshmen team posters and drawstring bags given out prior to the game.