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Cardinals Defeat Chippewas in First MAC Road Test
September 26, 2021 | Soccer
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – The Ball State soccer team picked up its first Mid-American Conference win of the 2021 campaign on Sunday against Central Michigan. Chelcy Ralph and Grace Alsop ended the Cardinals three-match scoreless drought in 2-1 victory over the Chippewas.
CMU recorded the first shot on target of the match, which led to the Chippewas taking a 1-0 lead at the 12-minute mark.
In the 19th minute, Jenna Dombrowski ripped a shot from just inside the box, but the CMU keeper was able to make a diving safe. Ralph was in perfect position as she collected the rebound from the saved shot and buried a shot into the back of the net to tie the match at 1-1. Dombrowski earned an assist on the goal.
Nicky Potts put a shot on frame in the 26th minute but was not able to beat the CMU keeper. Neither team was able to record another shot on goal for the rest of the half as the match was all square at the break.
Shelby Kean posted a shot on goal in the 50th minute, but the Chippewa keeper parried the shot away for a BSU corner kick. Lexy Smith took the corner for the Cardinals and sent a well-placed ball into the box. Alsop went up for a header and put the shot into the left-hand side of the net. Alsop's goal put Ball State up 2-0.
Potts added another shot on frame in the 60th minute, but the CMU keeper made the stop. Sammi Corcoran ripped a shot past the Chippewa goalie in the 65th minute, but the shot went a little wide as it hit the post.
Ralph earned her third goal on the season with her goal today. Alsop's goal was the first of the season. Dombrowski and Smith each tallied their first assists of the season. Alex DeRuvo improved to 3-4-1 on the year in goal for the Cardinals.
With the win, the Cardinals improved to 3-4-1 overall and 1-0-1 in MAC play. The Chippewas fell to 3-5-0 overall and 0-2-0 in the MAC. Ball State returns to the pitch on Thursday, Sept. 30, as BSU makes a trip to New York for a match against Buffalo. Kickoff is scheduled for a 7 p.m. start time.
From the Coach – Head Coach Josh Rife
"It was a great team win. Central throughout the match, tactically gave us some different problems to solve and we did a great job of adjusting every time. It was great to score a few goals today as well. We hope to build on this performance as we move forward."
CMU recorded the first shot on target of the match, which led to the Chippewas taking a 1-0 lead at the 12-minute mark.
In the 19th minute, Jenna Dombrowski ripped a shot from just inside the box, but the CMU keeper was able to make a diving safe. Ralph was in perfect position as she collected the rebound from the saved shot and buried a shot into the back of the net to tie the match at 1-1. Dombrowski earned an assist on the goal.
Nicky Potts put a shot on frame in the 26th minute but was not able to beat the CMU keeper. Neither team was able to record another shot on goal for the rest of the half as the match was all square at the break.
Shelby Kean posted a shot on goal in the 50th minute, but the Chippewa keeper parried the shot away for a BSU corner kick. Lexy Smith took the corner for the Cardinals and sent a well-placed ball into the box. Alsop went up for a header and put the shot into the left-hand side of the net. Alsop's goal put Ball State up 2-0.
Potts added another shot on frame in the 60th minute, but the CMU keeper made the stop. Sammi Corcoran ripped a shot past the Chippewa goalie in the 65th minute, but the shot went a little wide as it hit the post.
Ralph earned her third goal on the season with her goal today. Alsop's goal was the first of the season. Dombrowski and Smith each tallied their first assists of the season. Alex DeRuvo improved to 3-4-1 on the year in goal for the Cardinals.
With the win, the Cardinals improved to 3-4-1 overall and 1-0-1 in MAC play. The Chippewas fell to 3-5-0 overall and 0-2-0 in the MAC. Ball State returns to the pitch on Thursday, Sept. 30, as BSU makes a trip to New York for a match against Buffalo. Kickoff is scheduled for a 7 p.m. start time.
From the Coach – Head Coach Josh Rife
"It was a great team win. Central throughout the match, tactically gave us some different problems to solve and we did a great job of adjusting every time. It was great to score a few goals today as well. We hope to build on this performance as we move forward."
Team Stats
BSU
CMU
Goals
2
1
Shots
14
3
Shots on Goal
7
1
Saves
0
5
Corners
6
1
Fouls
6
4
Scoring Plays
Wells, Gaelle (3)
Assisted By: Dobrowolski, Jaelyn
GOAL by CMU Wells, Gaelle (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Dobrowolski, Jaelyn, goal number 3 for season.
12:53
Ralph, Chelcy (3)
Assisted By: Dombrowski, Jenna
GOAL by BSU Ralph, Chelcy, Assist by Dombrowski, Jenna, goal number 3 for season.
19:27
Alsop, Grace (1)
Assisted By: Smith, Lexy
Header GOAL by BSU Alsop, Grace, Assist by Smith, Lexy, goal number 1 for season.
54:13
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
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