SOCCER: Bulldogs To Take On Broncos

BIG RAPIDS - Ferris State University knows it will have a very challenging women's soccer schedule early on, and the Bulldogs wanted to be as prepared as possible for it.

Part of that preseason preparation means a road trip down U.S. 131 to Kalamazoo to take on Division I Western Michigan University at 10 a.m. on Friday. The host Broncos already have played one exhibition contest and earned a 2-0 victory over Indiana State University on Sunday (Aug. 16) in Kalamazoo.

So, this will be a good test for Ferris head coach Neathan Gibson (pictured) as his players as they will get a chance to work out against a higher-level opponent in an effort to tune up for the season opener on Aug. 28 at a Minnesota State Mankato team that will provide a major test.