INDIANAPOLIS - The Butler men's soccer team scored twice in the second half to defeat Western Michigan, 2-0. Freshman Palmer Alt scored an unassisted game-winning goal for the Bulldogs (1-0) in the 79^th minute, and the visiting Broncos (0-1) conceded a penalty kick seven minutes later.
 
Key Moments

• 79' | Palmer Ault took a rebound off a Western Michigan defender a slid it under the Broncos goalkeeper to give Butler a late, 1-0, lead.
• 86' | DJ Hooks charged to touch a ball in the Western Michigan box and was fouled by the Western Michigan keeper. Wilmer Cabrera, Jr. placed the penalty strike into the left side if the net for the second goal of the match.

Butler Points Summary
GOALS: Palmer Ault, Wilmer Cabrera, Jr.
ASSISTS: (none)

Bulldog Bits

• Palmer Ault's goal was the first of his career.
• Wilmer Cabrera, Jr.'s goal was the 18th of his career.
• Gabriel Gjergji made four saves in the match, and the shutout was the 17th of his career.
• Freshmen Palmer Ault, Joost de Schutter, Vygo Verkooijen, and Jacob Jansen each made their first appearance for the Bulldogs.