Field Hockey Loses Tough Defensive Battle to Kent State

Friday, October 4

Muncie, Ind.

3 p.m.

Ball State University

(3-8,1-2MAC)

Kent State University

(6-5,2-0MAC)

Team	1	2	3	4	Final F
KENTST	1	0	0	0	1
Ball State	0	0	0	0	0

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Field Hockey Loses Tough Defensive Battle to Kent State

October 04, 2019 | Field Hockey

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MUNCIE, Ind. - - Friday's Ball State field hockey game came down to one goal, which unfortunately went to Kent State. As a result, the Cardinals lost a tough defensive battle against the Golden Flashes at the Briner Sports Complex.

"I am so proud of the girls it's the best I have ever seen them play," Ball State head field hockey coach Stephanie Bernthal said. "We were definitely the aggressors in this game. I think we put a really good team on their heels. I truly believe this team is on a path to greatness. The maturing is happening every day. I can't put into words how much they are each growing, they are really trusting and working together. It is a huge shift for our program which falls on the shoulders of a lot of people who came before us and were able to set an example for the future of the Ball State field hockey program."

With the loss, Ball State falls to 3-8 overall and 1-2 in Mid-American Conference action, while Kent State improves to 6-5 on the season and 2-0 in league play.

Kent State scored in the opening minutes of the first frame to take the early 1-0 edge over Ball State. After that, the Cardinals held the Golden Flashes scoreless for the remainder of the contest.

The Golden Flashes controlled play the majority of the competition until the furious late fourth quarter rally by the Cardinals.

Over the final 3:14, Ball State earned six penalty corners, including one with just over a second on the game clock to give BSU a glimmer of hope of sending the competition into overtime. Unfortunately, the Cardinals were unable to find the back of the cage as time expired.

For the game, Ball State's defense stopped 15 of Kent State's 16 shots with
true freshman goalie Wiestke Overdijkink leading the way with eight saves. Classmate Libby Kraus also registered a defensive save against the Golden Flashes.

The Ball State field hockey team will play a non-conference game in Columbus, Ohio Saturday, Oct. 12 against Stanford. The game is scheduled to begin at noon.

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