Ball State University Athletics
Friday, September 27
Muncie, IND
4:00 PM
Ball State University
vs
Central Michigan
Soccer Opens MAC Play at Home Versus CMU Friday, EMU Sunday
September 26, 2019 | Soccer
MUNCIE, Ind. – After compiling a 6-2 record in nonconference play, the Ball State University soccer team opens its Mid-American Conference schedule when Central Michigan makes the trip to Muncie Friday and Eastern Michigan visits Sunday.
GAME INFO
Game 9
Ball State vs Central Michigan
Friday, September 27 (4 p.m. ET)
Muncie, Ind. (Briner Sports Complex)
Watch | Live Stats | Notes (PDF)
Game 10
Ball State vs Eastern Michigan
Sunday, September 29 (1 p.m. ET)
Muncie, Ind. (Briner Sports Complex)
Watch | Live Stats | Notes (PDF)
ABOUT CENTRAL MICHIGAN (3-0-2, 0-0-0 MAC)
The Chippewas begin the MAC portion of their schedule as the only unbeaten team in the conference. A win at Kentucky and draw at Northwestern highlight the CMU schedule. Alina Miagkova is the leading goal scorer with two while five others have one goal each. Zoie Reed is in goal for Central Michigan and has 28 saves to go along with an unbeaten record.
SERIES HISTORY
Central Michigan owns a 14-7-2 advantage all time against the Cardinals. Last season's meeting between the two sides in Mount Pleasant, Mich. went to overtime before Ball State claimed a 2-1 victory on a game-winning goal from Tatiana Mason.
ABOUT EASTERN MICHIGAN (1-5-2, 0-0-0 MAC)
The Eagles played a challenging nonconference schedule to prepare them for league competition. EMU faced an early, three-game stretch at Michigan State, Louisville and Creighton. The lone win of the year for Eastern Michigan came against Detroit Mercy. The Eagles feature a balanced attack with five different players claiming one goal to date. Mabel Dunn has started all eight games in goal and has compiled 47 saves. The Eagles play Miami Thursday before making the trip to Muncie.
SERIES HISTORY
The Cardinals lead the series with the Eagles with an 11-7-2 record. Ball State made the trip to Ypsilanti, Mich. last season and came away victorious with a 1-0 win. Peighton Cook scored the game-winning goal.
BALL STATE QUICK HITS
#MACTION- Ball State opens league play this weekend looking to build on its previous success in the MAC. The Cardinals are 13-6-1 in league openers and won last season's opener against Toledo.
BACK ON TRACK- The Cardinals suffered two straight losses on their trip to Florida, but bounced back in a big way. After returning home, Ball State dominated Purdue Fort Wayne, earning a 4-0 victory.
HOME SWEET HOME- BSU boasts a perfect 5-0 record in 2019. It has been over a year since the Cardinals last lost at Briner Sports Complex. Ball State's home winning streak currently stands at nine matches.
BRICK WALL- Five of Ball State's six wins have been shutouts this season. Tristin Stuteville owns four of those shutouts while Alex DeRuvo earned the clean sheet against Purdue Fort Wayne in the first start of her career.
For all the latest on Ball State soccer, follow @BallStateSoccer on social media and visit BallStateSports.com.
GAME INFO
Game 9
Ball State vs Central Michigan
Friday, September 27 (4 p.m. ET)
Muncie, Ind. (Briner Sports Complex)
Watch | Live Stats | Notes (PDF)
Game 10
Ball State vs Eastern Michigan
Sunday, September 29 (1 p.m. ET)
Muncie, Ind. (Briner Sports Complex)
Watch | Live Stats | Notes (PDF)
ABOUT CENTRAL MICHIGAN (3-0-2, 0-0-0 MAC)
The Chippewas begin the MAC portion of their schedule as the only unbeaten team in the conference. A win at Kentucky and draw at Northwestern highlight the CMU schedule. Alina Miagkova is the leading goal scorer with two while five others have one goal each. Zoie Reed is in goal for Central Michigan and has 28 saves to go along with an unbeaten record.
SERIES HISTORY
Central Michigan owns a 14-7-2 advantage all time against the Cardinals. Last season's meeting between the two sides in Mount Pleasant, Mich. went to overtime before Ball State claimed a 2-1 victory on a game-winning goal from Tatiana Mason.
ABOUT EASTERN MICHIGAN (1-5-2, 0-0-0 MAC)
The Eagles played a challenging nonconference schedule to prepare them for league competition. EMU faced an early, three-game stretch at Michigan State, Louisville and Creighton. The lone win of the year for Eastern Michigan came against Detroit Mercy. The Eagles feature a balanced attack with five different players claiming one goal to date. Mabel Dunn has started all eight games in goal and has compiled 47 saves. The Eagles play Miami Thursday before making the trip to Muncie.
SERIES HISTORY
The Cardinals lead the series with the Eagles with an 11-7-2 record. Ball State made the trip to Ypsilanti, Mich. last season and came away victorious with a 1-0 win. Peighton Cook scored the game-winning goal.
BALL STATE QUICK HITS
#MACTION- Ball State opens league play this weekend looking to build on its previous success in the MAC. The Cardinals are 13-6-1 in league openers and won last season's opener against Toledo.
BACK ON TRACK- The Cardinals suffered two straight losses on their trip to Florida, but bounced back in a big way. After returning home, Ball State dominated Purdue Fort Wayne, earning a 4-0 victory.
HOME SWEET HOME- BSU boasts a perfect 5-0 record in 2019. It has been over a year since the Cardinals last lost at Briner Sports Complex. Ball State's home winning streak currently stands at nine matches.
BRICK WALL- Five of Ball State's six wins have been shutouts this season. Tristin Stuteville owns four of those shutouts while Alex DeRuvo earned the clean sheet against Purdue Fort Wayne in the first start of her career.
For all the latest on Ball State soccer, follow @BallStateSoccer on social media and visit BallStateSports.com.
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