Ball State University Athletics
Sunday, September 30
Chapel Hill, NC
1:00 PM
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Photo by: Kyle Crawford
Field Hockey Closes Weekend Play With Loss At No. 1 North Carolina
September 30, 2018 | Field Hockey
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Fresh off its first win of the season Friday versus Appalachian State, the Ball State field hockey team held the nation's top team scoreless for the first 2:23 before eventually suffering a 9-0 loss at North Carolina Sunday.
The Cardinals (1-9), who managed two shots and a penalty corner on the day, were led by sophomore goalkeeper Grace Chavez with nine saves. The Tar Heels (11-0) scored the game's first goal at the 2:24 mark, which came from UNC's Catherine Hayden. North Carolina tallied eight more over the final 67:36 of play to secure the victory.
Ball State will return to Muncie to host Louisville Wednesday, Oct. 3 at the Briner Sports Complex. The contest is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. ET. The game between the two Cardinals can be viewed live on ESPN+.
For the most up-to-date news on the Ball State field hockey team, please follow @BallStateSports and @BallStateFH.
The Cardinals (1-9), who managed two shots and a penalty corner on the day, were led by sophomore goalkeeper Grace Chavez with nine saves. The Tar Heels (11-0) scored the game's first goal at the 2:24 mark, which came from UNC's Catherine Hayden. North Carolina tallied eight more over the final 67:36 of play to secure the victory.
Ball State will return to Muncie to host Louisville Wednesday, Oct. 3 at the Briner Sports Complex. The contest is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. ET. The game between the two Cardinals can be viewed live on ESPN+.
For the most up-to-date news on the Ball State field hockey team, please follow @BallStateSports and @BallStateFH.
Team Stats
BSU
NC
Goals
0
9
Shots
2
29
Shots on Goal
0
20
Saves
11
0
Corners
1
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Scoring Plays
Catherine Hayden (8)
Putback after save
2:24
Megan DuVernois (3)
Carried ball into circle and shot to lef
5:46
Erin Matson (10)
Put-back after save
7:17
Catherine Hayden (9)
Broken penalty corner
12:59
Marissa Creatore (5)
Assisted By: Eva Smolenaars
Deflection in front of cage
13:27
Riley Fulmer (1)
Assisted By: Courtnie Williamson
GOAL by NC Riley Fulmer, Assist by Courtnie Williamson, goal number 1 for season.
28:38
Ali Rushton (1)
On corner with no time left
35:00
Leila Evans (2)
2nd shot after first was saved
38:08
Bryn Boylan (2)
Popped shot over GK from right side
44:14
Game Leaders
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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