Thursday, October 21
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Photo by: Joe Gilbert
Cardinals Drop Road Match Against Broncos
October 21, 2021 | Soccer
KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Ball State soccer team hit the road for a Thursday Mid-American Conference matchup against Western Michigan. The Cardinals fall to 4-9-2 overall and 2-5-2 in MAC play, while the Broncos improved to 5-11-0 and 3-6 in the conference, after a WMU 2-0 victory.
BSU recorded the first shot on target off the foot of Maya Millis, but the WMU keeper made the stop at the eight-minute mark. Three minutes later Western Michigan sent a ball on frame, but Alex DeRuvo came up with the save.
In the 23rd minute, Tatiana Mason sent a ball on target, but was unable to find the back of the net. The Broncos responded with a shot on net in the 25th minute but DeRuvo made another save.
At the 28th-minute mark, Mason notched her second shot on net, but was unable to beat the WMU keeper.
The Broncos got on the scoreboard at the 34-minute mark when Morgan Otteson found the back of the net. Two minutes before the end of the first half, Jenna Blackburn extended the WMU lead with a goal.
Nicky Potts recorded the second half's first shot on goal at the 47th minute but was unable to get the Cardinals on the board. In the 52nd minute, Mason posted her third shot on target but was kept out by the WMU goalie.
The Broncos put a ball on net in the 56th minute but DeRuvo was up for the challenge and kept WMU from extending its lead.
Grace Alsop had a scoring chance in the 61st minute but was unable to beat the WMU keeper. Two minutes later, Melissa Diceman put a ball on frame, but the shot was kept out. Emily Simmons put a last-second shot on goal with just 10 seconds left on the clock but was unable to find the back of the net.
The Cardinals return to the friendly confines of the Briner Sports Complex on Sunday, Oct. 24. Fans be sure to get to the match early as we will recognize and celebrate 11 seniors for Senior Day prior to first touch. Kickoff with Northern Illinois is scheduled for 2 p.m.
From the Coach – Head Coach Josh Rife
"I'm always proud of the group, with their effort and how they play. At the end of the day, the things that matter are goals scored and goals conceded, and we haven't done enough at either end. As a coach, I have to look and find ways to help us be better in critical moments."
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BSU recorded the first shot on target off the foot of Maya Millis, but the WMU keeper made the stop at the eight-minute mark. Three minutes later Western Michigan sent a ball on frame, but Alex DeRuvo came up with the save.
In the 23rd minute, Tatiana Mason sent a ball on target, but was unable to find the back of the net. The Broncos responded with a shot on net in the 25th minute but DeRuvo made another save.
At the 28th-minute mark, Mason notched her second shot on net, but was unable to beat the WMU keeper.
The Broncos got on the scoreboard at the 34-minute mark when Morgan Otteson found the back of the net. Two minutes before the end of the first half, Jenna Blackburn extended the WMU lead with a goal.
Nicky Potts recorded the second half's first shot on goal at the 47th minute but was unable to get the Cardinals on the board. In the 52nd minute, Mason posted her third shot on target but was kept out by the WMU goalie.
The Broncos put a ball on net in the 56th minute but DeRuvo was up for the challenge and kept WMU from extending its lead.
Grace Alsop had a scoring chance in the 61st minute but was unable to beat the WMU keeper. Two minutes later, Melissa Diceman put a ball on frame, but the shot was kept out. Emily Simmons put a last-second shot on goal with just 10 seconds left on the clock but was unable to find the back of the net.
The Cardinals return to the friendly confines of the Briner Sports Complex on Sunday, Oct. 24. Fans be sure to get to the match early as we will recognize and celebrate 11 seniors for Senior Day prior to first touch. Kickoff with Northern Illinois is scheduled for 2 p.m.
From the Coach – Head Coach Josh Rife
"I'm always proud of the group, with their effort and how they play. At the end of the day, the things that matter are goals scored and goals conceded, and we haven't done enough at either end. As a coach, I have to look and find ways to help us be better in critical moments."
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Team Stats
BSU
WMU
Goals
0
2
Shots
12
11
Shots on Goal
10
7
Saves
5
10
Corners
4
0
Fouls
4
9
Scoring Plays
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Morgan Otteson (3)
Assisted By: Bailey Korhorn
GOAL by WMU Otteson, Morgan Assist by Korhorn, Bailey.
34:59
Jenna Blackburn (5)
Assisted By: Reagan Wisser
GOAL by WMU Blackburn, Jenna Assist by Wisser, Reagan.
43:21
Game Leaders
Shots
3
SOG
3
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
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