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Big Week for Ball State Soccer, Travel to Kent State, Host Buffalo
October 19, 2022 | Soccer
MUNCIE, Ind. – The Ball State soccer team will be back in action for two more Mid-American Conference matchups. The Cardinals start the week on Thursday, Oct. 20. with a road contest against Kent State, who is currently in third in the MAC standings, followed by a home match with first place Buffalo on Sunday, Oct. 23.
Ball State enters the week with a 6-4-5 overall record and is 5-1-2 in conference play. Kent State currently has an overall mark of 4-6-5 and is 4-1-3 in MAC contests, while Buffalo is 11-1-3 overall and 5-0-3 in conference matches.
Last Time Out
The Cardinals are coming off a 1-0-1 week after a draw with Akron and a road win against Ohio. Avery Fenchel recorded her team-leading 11th goal against Akron and was assisted by Abby Elgert. In the BSU 2-1 road win, Grace Alsop earned her first goal of the season and was assisted by Lexy Smith. Lexi Fraley notched her fourth goal of the year, which was the game-winning goal, and was assisted by Elgert.
Season Leaders
Fenchel paces the Cardinals with 11 goals, which is tied for 10th in the nation and tied for the MAC lead. Her 11 goals are ranked second in BSU history for goals scored in a season, just two behind the leader, Kate Nadalin, with 13. Delaney Caldwell is second on the team with four goals and in points with 11. Fraley is third on the squad with four goals and has added two assists. Elgert leads the team with six assists, while Smith is second with four. Fraley, Alex McPhee, and Maya Millis all have two assists. Six other Cardinals have one assist each. Bethany Moser continues to be solid in net for BSU and has started all 15 matches this season. Moser has 55 saves on the year.
Series Outlook with the Golden Flashes
The Cardinals hold the slim 12-11-2 advantage over the Golden Flashes and are 1-1 under Head Coach Josh Rife. Kent State has a 9-4-0 record at home against Ball State, including a 3-0 victory last season in Kent, Ohio. The Cardinals have won six of the last eight meetings.
Scouting Kent State
Kent State is lead by Alisa Arthur, Siena Stambolich, and Kelsey Salopek, who have all scored three goals each. Delaney Ranallo and Mary Kate Lape have two goals each. Arthur has a team-best four assists, while Stambolich and Ranallo each have two assists. Sarah Melén has started all 15 matches in goal for the Golden Flashes. Melén has made 54 saves and surrendered 20 goals on the season.
How to Follow
Watch: BoxCast
Live Stats: kentstatesports.com
Series Outlook with Buffalo
Ball State holds a 14-8-2 record against Buffalo and are 1-1 under Coach Rife. The Cardinals have won six of the last seven meetings, but the Bulls won last season's match 2-1 in Buffalo. BSU is 9-1-1 at home against UB.
Scouting the Bulls
Arianna Zumpano leads the Bulls with seven goals and has added an assist for 15 points. Jasmine Guerber is second on the squad with six goals. Katie Krohn, Leah Wengender, and Annie Judasz all have multiple goals on the season. Five Buffalo players have recorded one goal. Ellie Simmons has a team-high six assists, while Payton Robertson has five assists. Emily Kelly has started all 15 contests and has 45 saves on the year with just five goals surrendered.
How to Follow
Watch: ESPN+
Live Stats: ballstatesports.com
Ball State Celebrates Title IX
Ball State Athletics is set to commemorate its rich history of success and tradition in women's athletics with its celebration of the 50th anniversary of Title IX.
As we celebrate the success of women in sports, there will be opportunities to support their academic, competitive, career, and personal development. The Women's Athletics Fund, established in 2021, will continue to enhance the mission of Title IX. Invest, Impact and Inspire: https://ballstatesports.com/sports/2021/3/30/cvc-sport-championship-fund.aspx?id=618.
Ball State soccer has won six Mid-American Conference Championships and boasts 56 all-conference players in its history.
MAC Standings
Team – Overall; Conference Record
1. Buffalo – 11-1-3; 5-0-3
2. Ball State – 6-4-5; 5-1-2
3. Kent State – 4-6-5; 4-1-3
4. Miami – 7-3-5; 3-1-4
5. Bowling Green – 5-5-4, 3-2-3
6. Western Michigan – 3-7-5; 3-3-2
7. Ohio – 7-6-2; 3-4-1
8. Northern Illinois – 5-5-4; 2-4-2
9. Toledo – 2-7-6; 1-3-4
10. Eastern Michigan – 3-9-3; 2-5-1
11. Central Michigan – 2-9-3; 1-4-2
12. Akron – 2-7-4; 1-5-2
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Ball State enters the week with a 6-4-5 overall record and is 5-1-2 in conference play. Kent State currently has an overall mark of 4-6-5 and is 4-1-3 in MAC contests, while Buffalo is 11-1-3 overall and 5-0-3 in conference matches.
Last Time Out
The Cardinals are coming off a 1-0-1 week after a draw with Akron and a road win against Ohio. Avery Fenchel recorded her team-leading 11th goal against Akron and was assisted by Abby Elgert. In the BSU 2-1 road win, Grace Alsop earned her first goal of the season and was assisted by Lexy Smith. Lexi Fraley notched her fourth goal of the year, which was the game-winning goal, and was assisted by Elgert.
Season Leaders
Fenchel paces the Cardinals with 11 goals, which is tied for 10th in the nation and tied for the MAC lead. Her 11 goals are ranked second in BSU history for goals scored in a season, just two behind the leader, Kate Nadalin, with 13. Delaney Caldwell is second on the team with four goals and in points with 11. Fraley is third on the squad with four goals and has added two assists. Elgert leads the team with six assists, while Smith is second with four. Fraley, Alex McPhee, and Maya Millis all have two assists. Six other Cardinals have one assist each. Bethany Moser continues to be solid in net for BSU and has started all 15 matches this season. Moser has 55 saves on the year.
Series Outlook with the Golden Flashes
The Cardinals hold the slim 12-11-2 advantage over the Golden Flashes and are 1-1 under Head Coach Josh Rife. Kent State has a 9-4-0 record at home against Ball State, including a 3-0 victory last season in Kent, Ohio. The Cardinals have won six of the last eight meetings.
Scouting Kent State
Kent State is lead by Alisa Arthur, Siena Stambolich, and Kelsey Salopek, who have all scored three goals each. Delaney Ranallo and Mary Kate Lape have two goals each. Arthur has a team-best four assists, while Stambolich and Ranallo each have two assists. Sarah Melén has started all 15 matches in goal for the Golden Flashes. Melén has made 54 saves and surrendered 20 goals on the season.
How to Follow
Watch: BoxCast
Live Stats: kentstatesports.com
Series Outlook with Buffalo
Ball State holds a 14-8-2 record against Buffalo and are 1-1 under Coach Rife. The Cardinals have won six of the last seven meetings, but the Bulls won last season's match 2-1 in Buffalo. BSU is 9-1-1 at home against UB.
Scouting the Bulls
Arianna Zumpano leads the Bulls with seven goals and has added an assist for 15 points. Jasmine Guerber is second on the squad with six goals. Katie Krohn, Leah Wengender, and Annie Judasz all have multiple goals on the season. Five Buffalo players have recorded one goal. Ellie Simmons has a team-high six assists, while Payton Robertson has five assists. Emily Kelly has started all 15 contests and has 45 saves on the year with just five goals surrendered.
How to Follow
Watch: ESPN+
Live Stats: ballstatesports.com
Ball State Celebrates Title IX
Ball State Athletics is set to commemorate its rich history of success and tradition in women's athletics with its celebration of the 50th anniversary of Title IX.
As we celebrate the success of women in sports, there will be opportunities to support their academic, competitive, career, and personal development. The Women's Athletics Fund, established in 2021, will continue to enhance the mission of Title IX. Invest, Impact and Inspire: https://ballstatesports.com/sports/2021/3/30/cvc-sport-championship-fund.aspx?id=618.
Ball State soccer has won six Mid-American Conference Championships and boasts 56 all-conference players in its history.
MAC Standings
Team – Overall; Conference Record
1. Buffalo – 11-1-3; 5-0-3
2. Ball State – 6-4-5; 5-1-2
3. Kent State – 4-6-5; 4-1-3
4. Miami – 7-3-5; 3-1-4
5. Bowling Green – 5-5-4, 3-2-3
6. Western Michigan – 3-7-5; 3-3-2
7. Ohio – 7-6-2; 3-4-1
8. Northern Illinois – 5-5-4; 2-4-2
9. Toledo – 2-7-6; 1-3-4
10. Eastern Michigan – 3-9-3; 2-5-1
11. Central Michigan – 2-9-3; 1-4-2
12. Akron – 2-7-4; 1-5-2
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