DePaul University Athletics
Saturday, September 13
Kalamazoo, Mich.
1 P.M. CT
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Blue Demons Visit Western Michigan to Close Non-Conference Slate
9/12/2025 5:42:00 PM | WOMEN'S SOCCER
DePaul looks to jump back to .500 after shutout over Eastern Michigan
KALAMAZOO, Mich. – DePaul women's soccer concludes its non-conference schedule when it heads to Kalamazoo, Mich. to take on Western Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 13. First touch is set for 1 p.m. CT at the WMU Soccer Complex. The match will stream live on ESPN+ with Evan Stockton and Jordan Lass on the call, with live stats available here.
The Blue Demons (3-4) enter looking to even their record before BIG EAST play, coming off a 1-0 shutout of Eastern Michigan. Nahla Dominguez netted her first career goal on a 66th-minute penalty kick, while Mason Hillery secured her second career clean sheet with three saves.
Western Michigan (4-1) enters Saturday riding a three-match win streak, including a 4-1 victory over Detroit Mercy last weekend. The Broncos were picked fifth in the Mid-American Conference Preseason Poll and are led by veteran forward Abby Werthman, who recently tallied her 50th career goal.
DePaul DeBrief
Bronco Breakdown
Series History
DePaul leads the all-time series 2-1-2. The two teams battled to a draw in Chicago last season, while Western Michigan's lone victory came in 2004.
Up Next
The Blue Demons open their BIG EAST slate against Xavier at home, Saturday, Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. CT.
FOLLOW THE BLUE DEMONS
For all the latest information on DePaul Women's Soccer, visit DePaulBlueDemons.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Blue Demons on Facebook, Instagram, X.
The Blue Demons (3-4) enter looking to even their record before BIG EAST play, coming off a 1-0 shutout of Eastern Michigan. Nahla Dominguez netted her first career goal on a 66th-minute penalty kick, while Mason Hillery secured her second career clean sheet with three saves.
Western Michigan (4-1) enters Saturday riding a three-match win streak, including a 4-1 victory over Detroit Mercy last weekend. The Broncos were picked fifth in the Mid-American Conference Preseason Poll and are led by veteran forward Abby Werthman, who recently tallied her 50th career goal.
DePaul DeBrief
- Senior midfielder Nahla Dominguez tallied her first career goal in Sunday's win, converting from the penalty spot.
- Goalkeeper Mason Hillery earned her second shutout of the year and has started all seven matches.
- Katelyn Jamie paces the team with three goals, while both Tessa Fagerson and Mya Gardner have added two goals apiece.
- The Blue Demons have secured two clean sheets this season and look to carry momentum into BIG EAST competition.
Bronco Breakdown
- Western Michigan (3-2) has won three straight, outscoring its opponents 8-2 during that stretch.
- Graduate forward Abby Werthman scored twice against Detroit Mercy, including her 50th career goal. She currently sits sixth all-time in program history with 58 career points.
- Captains Mira Pierre-Webster and Heidi Thomasma anchor the back line that has conceded just six goals in five games. Pierre-Webster has already earned MAC Defensive Player of the Week honors this fall.
- Goalkeeper Reagan Sulaver has started the last three matches, recording her third career win against Detroit Mercy.
- The Broncos return 12 of their 15 goals from last season and have integrated 14 newcomers in 2025.
Series History
DePaul leads the all-time series 2-1-2. The two teams battled to a draw in Chicago last season, while Western Michigan's lone victory came in 2004.
Up Next
The Blue Demons open their BIG EAST slate against Xavier at home, Saturday, Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. CT.
FOLLOW THE BLUE DEMONS
For all the latest information on DePaul Women's Soccer, visit DePaulBlueDemons.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Blue Demons on Facebook, Instagram, X.
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