Ball State University Athletics
Soccer Posts Sixth Shutout With 1-0 Victory Over Toledo
October 02, 2005 | Soccer
The shutout is the second for Ball State on the weekend as the Cardinal defense held Friday's opponent, Bowling Green, to zero shots on goal. Today, junior goalkeeper Alison Becker knocked away seven shots from Toledo to secure her fifth shutout of the campaign.
"This was a very good game," said Ball State head coach Ron Rainey. "Toledo is a very solid, good and well coached team. Both teams left everything out on the field today."
After a scoreless, yet aggressive first half, both teams came out with a vengence in the second stanza.
Sophomore Betsy Wilcek turned in her first goal of the season as she lobbed a shot over Toledo's goalkeeper, Jen Whipple, at the 68:49 mark. Wilcek's goal, which was assisted by fellow sophomore Sarah Leibel, proved to be all the Cardinals would need to secure the victory.
Toledo held a slight advantage in shots and corner kicks with 13 and six, respectively. Ball State tallied 11 shots and three corner kicks on the afternoon.
Leibel led all players with four shots, while six other Cardinals chipped in with one shot apiece.
The Cardinals return to MAC action when they travel to Central Michigan Friday and Eastern Michigan Sunday.
