Friday, September 28
Boone, NC
3:00 PM
Ball State University
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Appalachian State University
(4-7)
1
2
OT 2
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Ball State
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1
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Appalachian State
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Photo by: Ball State University Creative Services
Pereira’s OT Penalty-Stroke Goal Lifts Field Hockey Past Appalachian State
September 28, 2018 | Field Hockey
BOONE, N.C. - The Ball State field hockey team defeated Appalachian State in overtime by a score of 1-0 Friday afternoon in Mid-American Conference action.
This marked the second-straight overtime game the Cardinals had played this week. Ball State managed to rebound after Monday's 5-4 OT loss to UC Davis.
"Today was an awesome team effort," Ball State head field hockey coach Stephanie Bernthal said. "We have been building so many tactical concepts and today we were able to put the pieces all together and execute. I'm so proud of how the team has grown hungrier and stronger through adversity."
Redshirt sophomore Rachel Pereira found the net with 77:21 left on the clock in overtime, to give Ball State (1-8, 1-1 MAC) its first victory of the season. With the loss, Appalachian State falls to 4-7 on the season and 0-3 in league play.
It was a defensive battle for the entire 70 minutes of regulation as both teams, despite their efforts, couldn't find the back of the net. Sophomore goalkeeper Grace Chavez led both goalies with five saves. Today's victory marked Chavez's third win of her career.
Offensively, four Cardinals managed to get shots off but couldn't score until Pereira's third try of the day. It was Pereira's second goal of the season and for her career.
"This team has heart and strong leadership," Bernthal said. "We have a great challenge on Sunday, when we will take on the top team in the nation. We will enjoy the victory for a few hours and then get back to work. We wouldn't have it any other way."
The Ball State field hockey team will wrap up its competition in North Carolina when it takes on the nation's top team Sunday the UNC Tar Heels at 1 p.m. in Chapel Hill, N.C.
For the most up-to-date news on the Ball State field hockey team, please follow @BallStateSports and @BallStateFH.
This marked the second-straight overtime game the Cardinals had played this week. Ball State managed to rebound after Monday's 5-4 OT loss to UC Davis.
"Today was an awesome team effort," Ball State head field hockey coach Stephanie Bernthal said. "We have been building so many tactical concepts and today we were able to put the pieces all together and execute. I'm so proud of how the team has grown hungrier and stronger through adversity."
Redshirt sophomore Rachel Pereira found the net with 77:21 left on the clock in overtime, to give Ball State (1-8, 1-1 MAC) its first victory of the season. With the loss, Appalachian State falls to 4-7 on the season and 0-3 in league play.
It was a defensive battle for the entire 70 minutes of regulation as both teams, despite their efforts, couldn't find the back of the net. Sophomore goalkeeper Grace Chavez led both goalies with five saves. Today's victory marked Chavez's third win of her career.
Offensively, four Cardinals managed to get shots off but couldn't score until Pereira's third try of the day. It was Pereira's second goal of the season and for her career.
"This team has heart and strong leadership," Bernthal said. "We have a great challenge on Sunday, when we will take on the top team in the nation. We will enjoy the victory for a few hours and then get back to work. We wouldn't have it any other way."
The Ball State field hockey team will wrap up its competition in North Carolina when it takes on the nation's top team Sunday the UNC Tar Heels at 1 p.m. in Chapel Hill, N.C.
For the most up-to-date news on the Ball State field hockey team, please follow @BallStateSports and @BallStateFH.
Team Stats
BSU
APP
Goals
1
0
Shots
10
7
Shots on Goal
6
5
Saves
5
5
Corners
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Scoring Plays
PEREIRA, Rachel (2)
BSU PEREIRA, Rachel PENALTY STROKE GOAL, goal number 2 for season.
77:21
Game Leaders
Shots
3
SOG
3
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
4
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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