Thursday, October 7
Muncie, Ind.
4 p.m.
Ball State University
4-6-1, 2-2-1
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Bowling Green
4-5-3, 3-1-1
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Bowling Green
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Cardinals Outshoot Falcons, But Fall in MAC Championship Rematch
October 07, 2021 | Soccer
MUNCIE, Ind. – The Ball State soccer team (4-6-1, 2-2-1 MAC) was in action Thursday night at the friendly confines of the Briner Sports Complex as Bowling Green (4-5-3, 3-1-1 MAC) made the trip to Muncie. The Cardinals had more shots and shots on target than the Falcons but were unable to capitalize on the opportunities. BGSU claimed a 2-0 victory.
In the eighth minute, Chelcy Ralph had the first scoring chance, but a BGSU defender stepped in to make a team save.
Bowling Green capitalized on its first scoring chance as Audrey Shea found the back of the net off a free kick from Jasmijn Dijsselhof at the 14-minute mark. In the 31st minute, the Falcons put a shot on net, but Alex DeRuvo was there to make the save.
Emily Simmons recorded the final two scoring opportunities in the half but was unable to beat the Falcon goalie for the equalizer.
The Cardinals came out firing in the second half as they recorded five shots in a two-minute span. Melissa Diceman and Tatiana Mason put balls on target, but the BGSU keeper was able to make the saves.
BGSU extended its lead to 2-0 in the 58th minute on a shot from Madi Wolfbauer, who was assisted by Kennedy White and Ruby Linton.
In the 74th minute, Kennedy Metzger had a scoring chance as she recorded a shot on goal, but the BGSU goalie made the stop. At the 81st-minute mark, Diceman put a well-placed shot into the top left corner, but the Falcon keeper made a leaping save to keep the Cardinals off the scoreboard.
As a unit, Ball State outshot Bowling Green 15-5 and had the advantage in shots on goal, 7-4.
The Cardinals return to the pitch on Sunday, Oct. 10, on the road at Toledo. First touch is scheduled for 1 p.m. on ESPN+/ESPN3.
From the Coach – Head Coach Josh Rife
"I thought this was one of our better performances. That's what hurts. Credit to BG, they played well. They made big plays when it mattered. We positioned ourselves well but when it mattered most. In critical moments we didn't make plays and they did. Compared to how we've played of late, I thought we played well today."
From the Players – Graduate Midfielder Melissa Diceman
"For 80 minutes we played really well and had the majority of the first-half possession. We just weren't on for 10 minutes and that's something we need to focus on going into the next match prepared to play 90 minutes."
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In the eighth minute, Chelcy Ralph had the first scoring chance, but a BGSU defender stepped in to make a team save.
Bowling Green capitalized on its first scoring chance as Audrey Shea found the back of the net off a free kick from Jasmijn Dijsselhof at the 14-minute mark. In the 31st minute, the Falcons put a shot on net, but Alex DeRuvo was there to make the save.
Emily Simmons recorded the final two scoring opportunities in the half but was unable to beat the Falcon goalie for the equalizer.
The Cardinals came out firing in the second half as they recorded five shots in a two-minute span. Melissa Diceman and Tatiana Mason put balls on target, but the BGSU keeper was able to make the saves.
BGSU extended its lead to 2-0 in the 58th minute on a shot from Madi Wolfbauer, who was assisted by Kennedy White and Ruby Linton.
In the 74th minute, Kennedy Metzger had a scoring chance as she recorded a shot on goal, but the BGSU goalie made the stop. At the 81st-minute mark, Diceman put a well-placed shot into the top left corner, but the Falcon keeper made a leaping save to keep the Cardinals off the scoreboard.
As a unit, Ball State outshot Bowling Green 15-5 and had the advantage in shots on goal, 7-4.
The Cardinals return to the pitch on Sunday, Oct. 10, on the road at Toledo. First touch is scheduled for 1 p.m. on ESPN+/ESPN3.
From the Coach – Head Coach Josh Rife
"I thought this was one of our better performances. That's what hurts. Credit to BG, they played well. They made big plays when it mattered. We positioned ourselves well but when it mattered most. In critical moments we didn't make plays and they did. Compared to how we've played of late, I thought we played well today."
From the Players – Graduate Midfielder Melissa Diceman
"For 80 minutes we played really well and had the majority of the first-half possession. We just weren't on for 10 minutes and that's something we need to focus on going into the next match prepared to play 90 minutes."
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Team Stats
BGSU
BSU
Goals
2
0
Shots
8
15
Shots on Goal
4
7
Saves
5
2
Corners
3
4
Fouls
8
9
Scoring Plays
Audrey Shea (3)
Assisted By: Jasmijn Dijsselhof
GOAL by BGSU Shea, Audrey Assist by Dijsselhof, Jasmijn.
14:40
Madi Wolfbauer (6)
Assisted By: Kennedy White , Ruby Linton
GOAL by BGSU Wolfbauer, Madi Assist by White, Kennedy and Linton, Ruby.
58:55
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
4
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
4
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
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