Ball State University
5-3-4, 4-0-1
Toledo
1-7-4, 0-3-2
Offensive Outburst Fuels Cardinals Past Rockets
October 06, 2022 | Soccer
Ball State scored six goals for the first time since August 23, 2019. The Cardinals improved to 5-3-4 overall and 4-0-1 in MAC competition, while the Rockets fell to 1-7-4 overall and 0-3-2 in conference play.
"Great job by the ladies tonight," said Head Coach Josh Rife. "It's always nice to get contributions from so many people. There are a lot of things that we can build on moving forward and I hope we keep the momentum going."
Avery Fenchel now has 10 goals on the season and is tied for the second-most goals in BSU history. The current leader, Kate Nadalin (2003), has 13 goals. Fenchel's 20 points on the season has her tied for fifth in program history.
GOOOAAALLL!!!@avery_fenchel takes the pass for @delaneyc_12 and beats the keeper low far post!!#ChirpChirp x #WeFly pic.twitter.com/hYC7tYJUVb
— Ball State Soccer (@BallStateSoccer) October 6, 2022
In the 19th minute, Delaney Caldwell made a strong run toward the box. Caldwell sent a perfectly placed pass just outside the box for Fenchel. Fenchel ripped a shot back across toward the near post for the first goal of the match.
Lexi Fraley made a beautiful touch pass to Fenchel inside the box in the 22nd minute. Fenchel buried a shot by the keeper to extend the BSU lead to 2-0. The Cardinals took a 2-0 lead into the half.
ANOTHER ONE??@lexifraley1 with the touch and the assist as @avery_fenchel blasts a shot by the UT keeper?? The Cardinals lead 2-0 in the 22 minute.#ChirpChirp x #WeFly pic.twitter.com/JpTaA4yBJ9
— Ball State Soccer (@BallStateSoccer) October 6, 2022
Just two minutes into the second half, Caldwell rocketed a shot from outside the box that beat the UT keeper to the top, far post, to put the Cardinals on top 3-0.
WORLD-CLASS STRIKE!!!@delaneyc_12 with an outstanding strike outside the box to put BSU on top 3-0 in the 47th minute!!!#ChirpChirp x #WeFly pic.twitter.com/YaN7Z1grlg
— Ball State Soccer (@BallStateSoccer) October 7, 2022
The Rockets answered just 10 seconds later on a goal from Morgan Otteson in the 47th minute.
In the 51st minute, Fraley beat the Toledo defender inside the box with a fantastic dribble. Her next touch was ripped across the box and blasted into the back of the net. Fraley's goal extended the BSU lead to 4-1.
GOOOAAALLL!!!@lexifraley1 with an outstanding strike to beat the UT keeper to the near post after beating the defender!!!#ChirpChirp x #WeFly pic.twitter.com/Gc33Pnb4mt
— Ball State Soccer (@BallStateSoccer) October 7, 2022
Otteson struck again in the 57th minute as she received a corner kick and found the back of the net to cut the Cardinal lead in half, 4-2.
The Cardinals were unfazed and continued to pressure the offensive zone. In the 74th minute, Lexy Smith sent a cross to the near post from the far side of the box. Jenna Dombrowski was on the end of Smith's cross and headed it right in front of the goal. Emily Roper was there and headed it into the back of the net to put the Cardinals up 5-2.
WAY TO USE YOUR HEADS!!!@JBlexy finds @jennadomm who heads it to @emilyroper04 for the header finish!!! #ChirpChirp x #WeFly pic.twitter.com/KRxHajofxt
— Ball State Soccer (@BallStateSoccer) October 7, 2022
In the 83rd minute, Maria Broering used a first-touch header to get around a defender just outside the BSU attacking zone. Her next touch was launched from well outside the box and beat the Toledo keeper for her first collegiate goal. Broering's goal was the final goal of the match and gave the Cardinals a 6-2 victory.
FROM DOWNTOWN!!!@mariaabroering the goal from well outside the box!!! #ChirpChirp x #WeFly pic.twitter.com/s8rFjCmIU3
— Ball State Soccer (@BallStateSoccer) October 7, 2022
Caldwell collected her fifth goal of the season and picked up her first assist of her career. Fraley notched her third goal on the season and her second assist. Roper recorded her second goal of the season, while Broering earned her first collegiate goal. Dombrowski produced her first assist on the year.
Bethany Moser moved to 5-3-4 on the season in goal for the Cardinals. She tallied five saves in the winning effort and now has 43 saves on the season.
Otteson led Toledo with two goals and now has eight on the season. Mia Leonetti and Olivia Dault earned assists for UT.
The Cardinals return to the friendly confines of the Briner Sports Complex on Sunday, Oct. 9, as the Western Michigan Broncos make the trip to Muncie with first touch scheduled for 1 p.m.
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Team Stats
Avery Fenchel (10)
Assisted By: Delaney Caldwell
GOAL by BSU Fenchel, Avery Assist by Caldwell, Delaney.
19:35
Avery Fenchel (10)
Assisted By: Lexi Fraley
GOAL by BSU Fenchel, Avery Assist by Fraley, Lexi.
22:47
Delaney Caldwell (5)
GOAL by BSU Caldwell, Delaney.
47:38
Morgan Otteson (8)
Assisted By: Mia Leonetti
GOAL by TOL Otteson, Morgan Assist by Leonetti, Mia.
47:48
Lexi Fraley (3)
GOAL by BSU Fraley, Lexi.
51:30
Morgan Otteson (8)
Assisted By: Olivia Dault
GOAL by TOL Otteson, Morgan Assist by Dault, Olivia.
57:01
Emily Roper (2)
Assisted By: Jenna Dombrowski , Lexy Smith
GOAL by BSU Roper, Emily Assist by Dombrowski, Jenna and Smith, Lexy.
74:28
Maria Broering (1)
GOAL by BSU Broering, Maria.
83:43
