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Field Hockey Suffers Tough OT Battle At Lock Haven
September 03, 2021 | Field Hockey
Lock Haven, Pa. -It is never easy to lose a hard- fought battle especially when you are the team that sent the game into overtime. But unfortunately for the Cardinals the overtime victory went to the Bald Eagles Friday afternoon at Charlotte Smith Field.
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The Cardinals (0-3) were looking to get their first win of the season but regrettably fell short (2-1) to Lock Haven (1-0) in the extra period.
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"This was hands down the most dominant game and best hockey we've played," Ball State field hockey coach Stephanie Bernthal said. "Emma Hilton had a monster performance along with so many others. Our youth is maturing fast, chemistry is strong, people are stepping up in key moments for us and at some point, the tide will turn for this team. There is definite mental shift in this program, we are confident, and we know our time is coming."
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Just like Ball State's previous two contests, the Cardinals have held their opponents scoreless in the first 15 minutes of action and today's match-up was no different against Lock Haven.Â
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The Bald Eagles would strike first in the second frame of action to take an early 1-0 edge over the Cardinals and would remain in control up until the final quarter of play.Â
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With a little over 13 minutes remaining in the fourth period, sophomore Maureen Donegan connected with the back of the cage off the assist from Libby Kraus, knotting the game 1-1.
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That score from Donegan would end up being the goal that sent the contest into an extra period.
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Both teams put up a good fight in the overtime until Lock Haven made a quick move up the field with limited Cardinals on hand to help defend their territory. Lock Haven's Martina Spangenberg would take a quick shot which snuck past BSU's goalkeeper Hannah Johnston for the game-winning goal.
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The Ball State field hockey team continues its three-game Labor Day weekend when it travels to Saint Francis University on Sunday, Sept. 5 with the game set to begin at noon.Â
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The Cardinals (0-3) were looking to get their first win of the season but regrettably fell short (2-1) to Lock Haven (1-0) in the extra period.
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"This was hands down the most dominant game and best hockey we've played," Ball State field hockey coach Stephanie Bernthal said. "Emma Hilton had a monster performance along with so many others. Our youth is maturing fast, chemistry is strong, people are stepping up in key moments for us and at some point, the tide will turn for this team. There is definite mental shift in this program, we are confident, and we know our time is coming."
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Just like Ball State's previous two contests, the Cardinals have held their opponents scoreless in the first 15 minutes of action and today's match-up was no different against Lock Haven.Â
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The Bald Eagles would strike first in the second frame of action to take an early 1-0 edge over the Cardinals and would remain in control up until the final quarter of play.Â
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With a little over 13 minutes remaining in the fourth period, sophomore Maureen Donegan connected with the back of the cage off the assist from Libby Kraus, knotting the game 1-1.
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That score from Donegan would end up being the goal that sent the contest into an extra period.
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Both teams put up a good fight in the overtime until Lock Haven made a quick move up the field with limited Cardinals on hand to help defend their territory. Lock Haven's Martina Spangenberg would take a quick shot which snuck past BSU's goalkeeper Hannah Johnston for the game-winning goal.
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The Ball State field hockey team continues its three-game Labor Day weekend when it travels to Saint Francis University on Sunday, Sept. 5 with the game set to begin at noon.Â
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Team Stats
BALLST
LHU
Goals
1
2
Shots
9
5
Shots on Goal
7
2
Saves
0
6
Corners
7
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Scoring Plays
Amy Stevens (1)
Assisted By: Martina Spangenberg
Pass in circle, quick shot
22:24
DONEGAN, Maureen (1)
Assisted By: KRAUS, Libby
backend, from the touch line
47:59
Martina Spangenberg (1)
Assisted By: Amy Stevens
1v1 break, slotted pass, backhand home
67:18
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
3
SOG
3
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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