Field Hockey Falls in a Tough Loss to Ohio

Thursday, October 13

Muncie, Ind.

3:00 PM

Ball State University

(6-8)

Ohio

(6-7)

Ohio

Ball State

Photo by: Tim Cowie Photography

October 13, 2016 | Field Hockey

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MUNCIE, Ind. – The Ball State field hockey team fell to the Ohio Bobcats for the second time this season in a tough 2-1 loss Thursday afternoon.

The Bobcats (6-7, 3-0 MAC) scored first off a penalty corner in the sixth minute. When the clock struck zeros at the end of the first half, the teams made their way to their respective locker rooms. After confusion and discussion between coaches and officials, the teams were called back onto the field for an Ohio penalty shot due to a violation from the previous play. Ohio's Kendall Ballard connected on the penalty shot, marking her 12^th goal of the season.

The Cardinals (6-8, 1-2 MAC) maintained possession of the ball for a large part of the game. Ball State had 15 total shots on the day, five of which were shots on goal. Ohio only had two shots on goal. Ball State had eight penalty corners compared to Ohio's three.

Junior Carley Shannon was the lone Cardinal to score with a tough diving shot in the 54^th minute. The score was Shannon's second of the season. Senior midfielder Mikayla Mooney had four shot attempts on the day. Sophomore Darbi Gullett and redshirt junior Merinda Morley both had three shots.

The Cardinals will be in action again on Sunday, Oct. 16 against La Salle for their 'Think Pink' game. Game time is set at 11 a.m. The first 200 fans will receive a pink stadium cup to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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