MACOMB, Ill. – The Drake University men's soccer team had its match at Western Illinois on Monday (Aug. 29) ruled a 'no contest' after play was stopped in the 59th minute due to darkness. According to the 2022 NCAA Soccer Rule Book, "the game shall be considered 'no contest' if it has not progressed to 70 minutes. A 'no contest' does not count and all normal statistics are nullified."
The 5 p.m. kickoff was delayed due to thunderstorms in the area and the match began at 6:24 p.m. John MacKenzie Alumni Field does not feature lights.