Sunday, October 28
Muncie, Ind.
1:00 PM
Ball State University
11-8
2
vs
1
Buffalo
13-3-2
1
2
OT 3
OT 4
F
Buffalo
0
1
0
0
1
Ball State
1
0
0
1
2
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Team Stats
BUF
BSU
Goals
1
2
Shots
6
17
Shots on Goal
4
7
Saves
5
3
Corners
5
4
Fouls
18
18
Scoring Plays
GUERRERO, Paula (2)
BSU GUERRERO, Paula PENALTY KICK GOAL, goal number 2 for season.
18:00
JANDU, Gurjeena (3)
Free kick just outside the 18, top right
54:39
GUERRERO, Paula (3)
Free kick from 25 yards out, off the cro
104:11
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
2
Assists
0
Shots
4
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
4
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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Guerrero’s Brace Guides Ball State Past Buffalo, 2-1
October 28, 2018 | Soccer
MUNCIE, Ind. – Despite windy and rainy weather conditions, Paula Guerrero scored two goals including the game winner in double overtime to lift the Ball State University soccer team over Buffalo in the MAC Tournament quarterfinals, 2-1, on Sunday afternoon at Briner Sports Complex.
With the victory, the Cardinals secured a spot in the semifinal round of the MAC Tournament. BSU will take on Western Michigan in that match. Ball State also pushed its winning streak to eight while improving its season record to 13-3-2.
"Today's outcome was obviously impacted by the weather conditions, but I was proud of how hard our team played and that they stuck with it to get the result we needed," said head coach Craig Roberts. "It was great to see Paula get those two goals, particularly the game winner. She works hard on those shots every day after practice and today it paid off."
The Cardinals struck first 18 minutes in when Buffalo was called for a hand ball on a corner kick that was sent into the box. Guerrero stepped up to the spot and buried the penalty kick to make it a 1-0 lead early on. The score would hold until halftime as BSU carried the advantage into the second half.
The wind picked up after halftime and Ball State could hardly clear any of Buffalo's attacks. The Bulls' took advantage as they were awarded a free kick just outside of the 18. Gurjeena Jandu launched a shot into the top right corner and scored the equalizer that would eventually force overtime.
The first overtime passed without many scoring chances, but Ball State was ready to capitalize on an opportunity come double overtime. The Cardinals drew a foul about 25 yards out and Guerrero stepped up to score her second goal of the match in the 105th minute. Her free kick nailed the crossbar and bounced down past the line to clinch the victory.
Ball State was solid offensively all afternoon as they tallied 17 shots to just six for the Bulls. Seven of those 17 shots were on goal for BSU. Buffalo was awarded five corner kicks to Ball State's four, and Tristin Stuteville made three saves throughout the match.
The Cardinals now prepare for a semifinal match against Western Michigan. BSU took down the Broncos, 3-0, when the two sides met earlier this season. The match will take place on Friday, Nov. 2, with the time to be announced. The location of that match is dependent on the outcome of the Bowling Green versus Eastern Michigan match.
For all the latest on Ball State soccer, follow @BallStateSoccer on social media and visit BallStateSports.com.
With the victory, the Cardinals secured a spot in the semifinal round of the MAC Tournament. BSU will take on Western Michigan in that match. Ball State also pushed its winning streak to eight while improving its season record to 13-3-2.
"Today's outcome was obviously impacted by the weather conditions, but I was proud of how hard our team played and that they stuck with it to get the result we needed," said head coach Craig Roberts. "It was great to see Paula get those two goals, particularly the game winner. She works hard on those shots every day after practice and today it paid off."
The Cardinals struck first 18 minutes in when Buffalo was called for a hand ball on a corner kick that was sent into the box. Guerrero stepped up to the spot and buried the penalty kick to make it a 1-0 lead early on. The score would hold until halftime as BSU carried the advantage into the second half.
The wind picked up after halftime and Ball State could hardly clear any of Buffalo's attacks. The Bulls' took advantage as they were awarded a free kick just outside of the 18. Gurjeena Jandu launched a shot into the top right corner and scored the equalizer that would eventually force overtime.
The first overtime passed without many scoring chances, but Ball State was ready to capitalize on an opportunity come double overtime. The Cardinals drew a foul about 25 yards out and Guerrero stepped up to score her second goal of the match in the 105th minute. Her free kick nailed the crossbar and bounced down past the line to clinch the victory.
Ball State was solid offensively all afternoon as they tallied 17 shots to just six for the Bulls. Seven of those 17 shots were on goal for BSU. Buffalo was awarded five corner kicks to Ball State's four, and Tristin Stuteville made three saves throughout the match.
The Cardinals now prepare for a semifinal match against Western Michigan. BSU took down the Broncos, 3-0, when the two sides met earlier this season. The match will take place on Friday, Nov. 2, with the time to be announced. The location of that match is dependent on the outcome of the Bowling Green versus Eastern Michigan match.
For all the latest on Ball State soccer, follow @BallStateSoccer on social media and visit BallStateSports.com.
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