Sunday, August 25
Muncie, IND
1:00 PM
Ball State University
1-0-0, 0-0-0
1
vs
0
Marquette
0-1-0, 0-0-0
1
2
F
Marquette
0
0
0
Ball State
0
1
1
Kambol’s Late Goal Lifts Cardinals Over Marquette, 1-0
August 25, 2019 | Soccer
MUNCIE, Ind. – After a 6-0 win to open the season, the Ball State soccer team knew it faced a completely different challenge with Big East foe Marquette coming to town. But thanks to a late goal by senior Sam Kambol, the Cardinals were able to grind out a 1-0 victory on Sunday afternoon at Briner Sports Complex.
Ball State moved to 2-0-0 on the year while Marquette dropped to 0-2-0.
"I knew it was going to be a tough game because we hadn't yet seen the type of physicality Marquette possessed," said Ball State head coach Josh Rife. "But our kids are gritty. They are tough, they battle, and they compete. What a great opening weekend and great game today to get under our belts. We played two completely different types of games this weekend and won both, so I'm really proud of our team."
After nine overtime contests a season ago for the Cardinals, the match appeared to be headed in that direction with very few opportunities to score between both teams. Before Kambol's goal, the two sides had combined for a total of six shots on frame. Goalkeeper Tristin Stuteville saved all four of the shots she faced for her second consecutive clean sheet in as many games.
Despite the limited chances, Yela Ziswler passed a ball down the field to a running Kambol in the 72nd minute that took some big bounces off the turf. The Marquette keeper was forced to leave her mark to try and beat Kambol to the ball, but the senior volleyed a shot over the keeper and into the net for the lone score of the match.
The Ball State defense took it from there as the Cardinals stood strong until the clock showed all zeros. Overall, Ball State produced six shots with three on goal. Corner kicks were even on the day with both teams earning three.
BSU will look to ride the momentum from its 2-0-0 start into two more upcoming home contests. The Cardinals welcome Illinois State to Muncie on Thursday and Loyola Sunday.
For all the latest on Ball State soccer, follow @BallStateSoccer on social media and visit BallStateSports.com.
Ball State moved to 2-0-0 on the year while Marquette dropped to 0-2-0.
"I knew it was going to be a tough game because we hadn't yet seen the type of physicality Marquette possessed," said Ball State head coach Josh Rife. "But our kids are gritty. They are tough, they battle, and they compete. What a great opening weekend and great game today to get under our belts. We played two completely different types of games this weekend and won both, so I'm really proud of our team."
After nine overtime contests a season ago for the Cardinals, the match appeared to be headed in that direction with very few opportunities to score between both teams. Before Kambol's goal, the two sides had combined for a total of six shots on frame. Goalkeeper Tristin Stuteville saved all four of the shots she faced for her second consecutive clean sheet in as many games.
Despite the limited chances, Yela Ziswler passed a ball down the field to a running Kambol in the 72nd minute that took some big bounces off the turf. The Marquette keeper was forced to leave her mark to try and beat Kambol to the ball, but the senior volleyed a shot over the keeper and into the net for the lone score of the match.
The Ball State defense took it from there as the Cardinals stood strong until the clock showed all zeros. Overall, Ball State produced six shots with three on goal. Corner kicks were even on the day with both teams earning three.
BSU will look to ride the momentum from its 2-0-0 start into two more upcoming home contests. The Cardinals welcome Illinois State to Muncie on Thursday and Loyola Sunday.
For all the latest on Ball State soccer, follow @BallStateSoccer on social media and visit BallStateSports.com.
Team Stats
MAR
BSU
Goals
0
1
Shots
11
6
Shots on Goal
4
3
Saves
2
4
Corners
3
3
Fouls
13
11
Scoring Plays
KAMBOL, Sam (1)
Assisted By: ZISWILER, Yela
GOAL by BSU KAMBOL, Sam (FIRST GOAL), Assist by ZISWILER, Yela, goal number 1 for season.
71:40
Game Leaders
Players
fwd
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
def
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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