Thursday, October 28
Muncie, Ind.
3 p.m.
Ball State University
vs
Miami (OH)
Photo by: Ball State University Creative Services
Cardinals Host RedHawks for Regular-Season Finale
October 27, 2021 | Soccer
MUNCIE, Ind. – The Ball State soccer team will be back in action for the final time of the 2021 season on Thursday as Miami makes the trip to Muncie for one last Mid-American Conference match. The Cardinals enter Thursday with an overall record of 5-9-2 and a 3-5-2 mark in MAC play, while the RedHawks are 8-7-3 overall and are 5-5 in conference contests. First touch for Thursday's matchup is scheduled for 3 p.m. from the Briner Sports Complex.
BSU is coming off its best match of the season where the Cardinals claimed a 5-0 victory on Senior Day over Northern Illinois. Kennedy Metzger, Avery Fenchel, Lexi Fraley, and Abby Elgert all picked up goals, while the match's first goal was an own goal. Jenna Dombrowski collected two assists, while Nicky Potts and Kaitlyn Fraser added one assist each.
Chelcy Ralph leads the Cardinals with eight points on four goals. Fraley is second on the team with three goals and is tied for second with six points. Potts is tied for second on the squad with six points on two goals and two assists. The Cardinals have 12 other players with at least one point on the year. Alex DeRuvo has made 58 saves in goal for BSU this season and leads the team.
Ball State holds a 13-8-3 record against Miami. The Cardinals have won the last five meetings, with two of those matches needing extra time to determine a winner.
Kristina DeMarco leads the RedHawks with 12 points on a team-high five goals and two assists. Haley Anspach is second on the team with 11 points on a team-high five assists and three goals. Miami has three players tied with four goals and five tied with one goal. Izzie Vaccari has spent the majority of time in net for the RedHawks and has made 51 saves on the year.
Ball State Top-Five Active Points Leaders
1. Tatiana Mason – 41 points, 14 goals, 13 assists
2. Nicky Potts – 33 points, 12 goals, nine assists
3. Jenna Dombrowski – 15 points, five goals, five assists
T4. Grace Alsop – 12 points, five goals, two assists
T4. Melissa Diceman – 12 points, four goals, four assists
T4. Chelcy Ralph – 12 points, five goals, two assists
MAC Standings
1. Kent State – 11-4-2, 7-1-2
2. Ohio – 11-4-2, 7-1-2
3. Bowling Green – 8-6-3, 7-2-1
4. Buffalo – 11-3-3, 5-2-3
5. Toledo – 10-4-4, 5-3-2
6. Central Michigan – 8-7-1, 5-4-1
7. Miami – 8-7-3, 5-5
8. Ball State – 5-9-2, 3-5-2
9. Western Michigan – 5-12, 3-7
10. Northern Illinois – 5-11-2, 2-6-2
11. Eastern Michigan – 2-12-3, 1-7-2
12. Akron – 3-14-1, 1-8-1
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BSU is coming off its best match of the season where the Cardinals claimed a 5-0 victory on Senior Day over Northern Illinois. Kennedy Metzger, Avery Fenchel, Lexi Fraley, and Abby Elgert all picked up goals, while the match's first goal was an own goal. Jenna Dombrowski collected two assists, while Nicky Potts and Kaitlyn Fraser added one assist each.
Chelcy Ralph leads the Cardinals with eight points on four goals. Fraley is second on the team with three goals and is tied for second with six points. Potts is tied for second on the squad with six points on two goals and two assists. The Cardinals have 12 other players with at least one point on the year. Alex DeRuvo has made 58 saves in goal for BSU this season and leads the team.
Ball State holds a 13-8-3 record against Miami. The Cardinals have won the last five meetings, with two of those matches needing extra time to determine a winner.
Kristina DeMarco leads the RedHawks with 12 points on a team-high five goals and two assists. Haley Anspach is second on the team with 11 points on a team-high five assists and three goals. Miami has three players tied with four goals and five tied with one goal. Izzie Vaccari has spent the majority of time in net for the RedHawks and has made 51 saves on the year.
Ball State Top-Five Active Points Leaders
1. Tatiana Mason – 41 points, 14 goals, 13 assists
2. Nicky Potts – 33 points, 12 goals, nine assists
3. Jenna Dombrowski – 15 points, five goals, five assists
T4. Grace Alsop – 12 points, five goals, two assists
T4. Melissa Diceman – 12 points, four goals, four assists
T4. Chelcy Ralph – 12 points, five goals, two assists
MAC Standings
1. Kent State – 11-4-2, 7-1-2
2. Ohio – 11-4-2, 7-1-2
3. Bowling Green – 8-6-3, 7-2-1
4. Buffalo – 11-3-3, 5-2-3
5. Toledo – 10-4-4, 5-3-2
6. Central Michigan – 8-7-1, 5-4-1
7. Miami – 8-7-3, 5-5
8. Ball State – 5-9-2, 3-5-2
9. Western Michigan – 5-12, 3-7
10. Northern Illinois – 5-11-2, 2-6-2
11. Eastern Michigan – 2-12-3, 1-7-2
12. Akron – 3-14-1, 1-8-1
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