Box Score SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant men's soccer team defeated Western Michigan University, 5-1 on Wednesday, September 2 at Beirne Stadium in Smithfield, Rhode Island.

In the 40^th minute, junior David Vilan headed a Paco Fernandez cross into the top left corner to get the Black and Gold on the board. Just 95 seconds later, Vilan finished off a stunning solo goal with a driven shot into the net. Vilan collected the ball deep in his own half, beating multiple defenders in route to his second goal of the first half.

Out of the break, it took Jorge Rodriquez just 17 seconds to extend the Bulldog lead to 3-0. Rodriguez took a pass from Angel Perez and beat his defender with multiple stepovers before firing a left-footed shot into the bottom corner.

In the last 10 minutes of the match, the Black and Gold found the net two more times. First Jaiden Willems stole the ball along the sideline and cut in toward the box, blasting a shot past the keeper. In the final minute, Caleb Chao was first to a loose ball after a Western Michigan corner kick. Chao fed a pass ahead to Fermin Rodriguez, who took it on a breakaway from the halfway line. Rodriguez faked the goalie, and slotted in the fifth goal of the game for the Bulldogs.

Game Information:
Score: Bryant 5, Western Michigan 1
Records: Bryant (3-0-1), Western Michigan (0-4-1)
Location: Smithfield, R.I. (Beirne Stadium)

Key Moment:

• David Vilan went on a solo run from well inside his own half, beating the goalie for his second goal in two minutes (40:58).

Scoring Summary:

39:23-  David Vilan heads in a Paco Fernandez cross to get Bryant on the board

40:58- Vilan strikes again in quick succession, taking the ball from his own half and scoring unassisted.

45:17- Jorge Rodriguez scored off the inside of the post just 17 seconds into the half

75:54- Liam Biggers gets the Broncos on the board off of a set piece delivery into the box.

81:40- Willems makes it four after stealing the ball and cutting inside.

89:57- Fermin Rodriguez finishes his breakaway chance after beating the goalie with a fake shot.
 
Game Notes:

• Bryant outshot Western Michigan 22-6 over the course of the match.
• The Bulldogs also held a 8-4 advantage in shots on goal.
• Bryant now holds a 1-0-0 record against Western Michigan
• Bryant now has a 17-match unbeaten streak in regular season non-conference games. The last non-conference defeat for the Bulldogs came on September 21, 2024, at Dartmouth.
• Fernandez, Perez, and Chao all recorded their first assists of the season
• The five-goal performance is the first since October 10, 2025, when No. 3 Bryant defeated UAlbany 5-0.

Up next:
Bryant continues its home stand versus Colgate University on Sunday, September 6 at the World Cup Grass Field on campus. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. and will be streamed on ESPN +.