Western Michigan Broncos saw off Ferris State Bulldogs 6-0 in an NCAA clash on Thursday night. The result leaves the hosts third in the table after twenty-nine games, with eighteen wins and ten draws under their belt. Ferris State remain fourth, having collected twelve victories and sixteen draws without a single defeat this season. By then it was clear the Broncos had taken control from the opening exchanges.
The home side ran out of legs at times, but Ferris State couldn't capitalize on any chances they created. The Bulldogs have been running out of games as a threat, losing three of their last five outings. Their recent form included a 5-6 defeat against Canisius Golden Griffins on Wednesday, followed by a 0-4 hammering the day before. And here's the thing, the Broncos had rallied from similar setbacks earlier in the campaign.
We had called for a home victory before kickoff, with seventy per cent confidence in Western Michigan's chances. To be fair, the prediction looked sound given the hosts' superior record and Ferris State's slipping momentum. The visitors had dropped points in consecutive matches against Canisius, while the Broncos showed resilience with back-to-back 2-1 victories over Tigers of the Colorado College earlier this season.
The final scoreline reflected Western Michigan's superiority across all periods of play. Ferris State failed to find any rhythm, unable to cut the hosts open at will despite several opportunities. The Bulldogs' recent results tell their story well—two losses in as many days against the same opponents. By then the game was effectively over, with the home side already comfortable.
The victory extends Western Michigan's unbeaten run and keeps them firmly in contention for top spot. Ferris State's draw-heavy record means they're not far off the leaders, but this result makes the gap feel wider. The hosts now sit on twenty-nine points, one behind the current leaders. And here's the thing, it's the kind of statement win that separates contenders from pretenders.
