Ball State University Athletics
Sunday, October 16
Muncie, Ind.
11:00 AM
Ball State University
(6-9)
1
vs
3
La Salle
(6-7)
1
2
F
La Salle
3
0
3
Ball State
1
0
1
Photo by: Tim Cowie Photography
Lexi Kavanaugh Leads Field Hockey in Sunday’s Game
October 16, 2016 | Field Hockey
MUNCIE, Ind. – The Ball State field hockey team lost to La Salle, 3-1, Sunday afternoon despite dominating in almost every statistical category.
Ball State's Lexi Kavanaugh put the first point on the board sneaking the ball past La Salle's goalkeeper Rachel Hartman in the sixth minute of the game. Kavanaugh's shot was assisted by junior Abbey Main. Kavanaugh ended the day with five shots, two of which were on goal.
From there, the Explorers scored three straight goals to take a 3-1 lead at halftime. Logan Oh scored first for La Salle in the eighth minute of the game. Mackenzie Karcher scored the next two goals, her first two scores of the 2016 season.
Both teams remained scoreless in the second half.
The Cardinals had 18 total shots, nine of which were shots on goal. Ball State also led La Salle in penalty corners, 4-3.
La Salle improves to 7-7 with the win while Ball State falls to 6-9.
The Ball State field hockey team will return to action on Friday, Oct. 21 as the Cardinals travel to Missouri State. Ball State's home finale is slated for Sunday, Oct. 23 at the Briner Sports Complex.
For the most up-to-date news on the Ball State field hockey team, please follow @BallStateSports and @BallStateFH.
Ball State's Lexi Kavanaugh put the first point on the board sneaking the ball past La Salle's goalkeeper Rachel Hartman in the sixth minute of the game. Kavanaugh's shot was assisted by junior Abbey Main. Kavanaugh ended the day with five shots, two of which were on goal.
From there, the Explorers scored three straight goals to take a 3-1 lead at halftime. Logan Oh scored first for La Salle in the eighth minute of the game. Mackenzie Karcher scored the next two goals, her first two scores of the 2016 season.
Both teams remained scoreless in the second half.
The Cardinals had 18 total shots, nine of which were shots on goal. Ball State also led La Salle in penalty corners, 4-3.
La Salle improves to 7-7 with the win while Ball State falls to 6-9.
The Ball State field hockey team will return to action on Friday, Oct. 21 as the Cardinals travel to Missouri State. Ball State's home finale is slated for Sunday, Oct. 23 at the Briner Sports Complex.
For the most up-to-date news on the Ball State field hockey team, please follow @BallStateSports and @BallStateFH.
Team Stats
LASFH16
BSU
Goals
3
1
Shots
6
18
Shots on Goal
4
9
Saves
8
1
Corners
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Scoring Plays
KAVANAUGH, Lexi (4)
Assisted By: MAIN, Abbey
GOAL by BSU KAVANAUGH, Lexi (FIRST GOAL), Assist by MAIN, Abbey, goal number 4 for season.
5:59
OH, Logan (2)
GOAL by LASFH16 OH, Logan, goal number 2 for season.
7:26
KARCHER, Mackenzie (1)
LASFH16 KARCHER, Mackenzie PENALTY STROKE GOAL, goal number 1 for season.
24:37
KARCHER, Mackenzie (2)
off deflection
30:57
Game Leaders
Shots
5
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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