Saturday, September 15
Muncie, Ind.
12:00 PM
Ball State University
(0-7, 0-1MAC)
0
vs
4
Miami University (OH)
(4-4, 1-0MAC)
1
2
F
MIAMI
3
1
4
Ball State
0
0
0
Photo by: Ball State University Creative Services
Field Hockey Falls 4-0 To Miami In MAC Opener
September 15, 2018 | Field Hockey
MUNCIE, Ind. – The Ball State field hockey team (0-7, 0-1 MAC) fell to Miami University (4-4, 1-0 MAC) Saturday afternoon by a score of 4-0 at the Briner Sports Complex. It was the Mid-American Conference opener for both schools today.
Both teams opened up the first 35 minutes of play with strong defense. The RedHawks then scored their first goal at the 12:48 mark of the first quarter after Leonor Berlie hit a shot off a penalty corner. Minutes later, Paula Portugal and Allie Grace Joyner both connected to give Miami a 3-0 edge at intermission.
Ball State came out strong defensively in the second half and held Miami scoreless up until the 56:08 mark. Miami would strike one more time with about 15 minutes remaining in regulation.
Offensively, three Cardinals got shots off but unfortunately couldn't score. Defensively, goal keeper Grace Chavez had a strong game with 12 saves which is one shy of her season high. She now has registered 55 saves so far this season.
The Ball State field hockey team will enjoy some time off and will be back in action at the Briner Sports Complex when it hosts the University of California Davis Monday, Sept. 24 at 1 p.m.
For the most up-to-date news on the Ball State field hockey team, please follow @BallStateSports and @BallStateFH.
Both teams opened up the first 35 minutes of play with strong defense. The RedHawks then scored their first goal at the 12:48 mark of the first quarter after Leonor Berlie hit a shot off a penalty corner. Minutes later, Paula Portugal and Allie Grace Joyner both connected to give Miami a 3-0 edge at intermission.
Ball State came out strong defensively in the second half and held Miami scoreless up until the 56:08 mark. Miami would strike one more time with about 15 minutes remaining in regulation.
Offensively, three Cardinals got shots off but unfortunately couldn't score. Defensively, goal keeper Grace Chavez had a strong game with 12 saves which is one shy of her season high. She now has registered 55 saves so far this season.
The Ball State field hockey team will enjoy some time off and will be back in action at the Briner Sports Complex when it hosts the University of California Davis Monday, Sept. 24 at 1 p.m.
For the most up-to-date news on the Ball State field hockey team, please follow @BallStateSports and @BallStateFH.
Team Stats
MIAMI
BSU
Goals
4
0
Shots
22
7
Shots on Goal
16
3
Saves
3
12
Corners
16
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Scoring Plays
LEONOR BERLIE
Assisted By: KENZIE PETERSON , KIRSTEN MCNEIL
shot off penalty corner
12:48
PAULA PORTUGAL
Assisted By: KENZIE PETERSON , KIRSTEN MCNEIL
shot off penalty corner
15:12
ALLIE GRACE JOYNER
Assisted By: MARIONA HERAS , KIRSTEN MCNEIL
shot off penalty corner
17:37
PAULA PORTUGAL
Assisted By: AVERY STURM
GOAL by MIAMI PAULA PORTUGAL, Assist by AVERY STURM.
56:08
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
b/mf
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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