Thursday, November 3
Buffalo, N.Y.
7:30 p.m.
Ball State University
vs
Bowling Green
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Cardinals Flock to Buffalo for MAC Tournament
November 02, 2022 | Soccer
MUNCIE, Ind. – The Ball State soccer team makes the trek to Buffalo, New York, for the 2022 Mid-American Conference Tournament on Thursday. The Cardinals secured an opening-round bye as the No. 2 seed and will face the Bowling Green Falcons in the semifinals. First touch for Thursday's match is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on ESPN+.
Earlier this week, Delaney Caldwell was named the MAC Freshman of the Year as well as being named to the All-MAC Second Team and the MAC All-Freshman Team. Avery Fenchel and Lexi Fraley were rewarded with All-MAC First Team honors, while Caldwell was joined by Abby Elgert and Lexy Smith on the All-MAC Second Team.
All-MAC Selections
Caldwell is tied for 10th all-time in BSU history with seven goals in a single season and is tied for 16th in program history with 15 points. She leads the Cardinals with three match-winning goals. She has appeared in 18 matches, including 13 starts.
Fenchel leads the team with 11 goals and is currently tied for second in the MAC and 25th in the NCAA. Her 11 goals are the second most in program history in a single season and are two away from the program record. Her 22 points have her tied for fourth for points in a single season.
Fraley has played a vital role in the Cardinal attack and is third on the team with five goals to go along with her two assists. Two of her goals ended up being match winners, which is second on the team.
Elgert is tied for a program record for single season assists with seven, which is tied for fourth in the MAC and tied for 43rd in the nation. She leads the team in assists and looks to add to her total during the Cardinals' postseason play.
Smith is second on the team with five assists. She has recorded a career high in points with seven, assists, and goals with one. She has started all 18 matches as a defender. She has blocked countless shots and has helped the Cardinals secure six shutouts.
Last Time Out
Ball State secured a No. 2 seed in the MAC Tournament after a 2-1 victory at Central Michigan. Fraley recorded the first goal for the Cardinals, which was her fifth on the season. Caldwell scored the game-winning goal in the 52nd minute for her seventh goal on the year. Bethany Moser made four saves to move her season total to 70.
Rest of the Flock
Emily Roper is fourth on the team with three goals and one assist. Jenna Dombrowski, Grace Alsop, Maria Broering, Sammi Corcoran, Tori Monaco, and Tiffani Torres have each added one goal on the season. Alex McPhee and Maya Millis are tied for third on the team with two assists. Six other Cardinals have notched one assist.
Series Outlook with the Falcons
The Cardinals are 2-2-0 against the Falcons under Head Coach Josh Rife. Ball State holds the advantage in the all-times series 16-6-5. Earlier this season BSU ended a two-match losing skid to BGSU with a 2-0 victory in Bowling Green. The Falcons lead the meetings in the MAC Tournament 1-0-2. This will be the first time the two squads will meet on neutral ground in the postseason.
Scouting BGSU
The Falcons are led by the 2022 MAC Offensive Player of the Year, Kennedy White. White leads the MAC with 12 goals and is tied for 13th in the NCAA. Maya Dean and Mackenzie Reuber joined White on the All-MAC First Team, while Brynn Gardner earned a spot on the MAC All-Freshman Team. Gardner and Dean are tied for second on the team with five goals. Abby Koly and Ellie Pool each have two goals. Five other Falcons have scored one goal. Gardner leads the team with seven assists, while Dean is second with six.
How to Follow
Watch: ESPN+
Live Stats: ubbulls.com
MAC Final Standings
Team – Overall; Conference Record
1. Buffalo – 13-1-4; 7-0-4
2. Ball State – 7-4-7; 6-1-4
3. Bowling Green – 9-5-4, 6-2-3
4. Ohio – 10-7-2; 6-4-1
5. Miami – 10-4-6; 4-2-5
6. Western Michigan – 5-9-5; 5-4-2
7. Kent State – 4-7-7; 4-2-5
8. Northern Illinois – 6-7-4; 3-6-2
9. Akron – 3-9-4; 2-7-2
10. Eastern Michigan – 3-11-4; 2-7-2
11. Toledo – 2-10-6; 1-6-4
12. Central Michigan – 2-11-4; 1-6-4
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Earlier this week, Delaney Caldwell was named the MAC Freshman of the Year as well as being named to the All-MAC Second Team and the MAC All-Freshman Team. Avery Fenchel and Lexi Fraley were rewarded with All-MAC First Team honors, while Caldwell was joined by Abby Elgert and Lexy Smith on the All-MAC Second Team.
All-MAC Selections
Caldwell is tied for 10th all-time in BSU history with seven goals in a single season and is tied for 16th in program history with 15 points. She leads the Cardinals with three match-winning goals. She has appeared in 18 matches, including 13 starts.
Fenchel leads the team with 11 goals and is currently tied for second in the MAC and 25th in the NCAA. Her 11 goals are the second most in program history in a single season and are two away from the program record. Her 22 points have her tied for fourth for points in a single season.
Fraley has played a vital role in the Cardinal attack and is third on the team with five goals to go along with her two assists. Two of her goals ended up being match winners, which is second on the team.
Elgert is tied for a program record for single season assists with seven, which is tied for fourth in the MAC and tied for 43rd in the nation. She leads the team in assists and looks to add to her total during the Cardinals' postseason play.
Smith is second on the team with five assists. She has recorded a career high in points with seven, assists, and goals with one. She has started all 18 matches as a defender. She has blocked countless shots and has helped the Cardinals secure six shutouts.
Last Time Out
Ball State secured a No. 2 seed in the MAC Tournament after a 2-1 victory at Central Michigan. Fraley recorded the first goal for the Cardinals, which was her fifth on the season. Caldwell scored the game-winning goal in the 52nd minute for her seventh goal on the year. Bethany Moser made four saves to move her season total to 70.
Rest of the Flock
Emily Roper is fourth on the team with three goals and one assist. Jenna Dombrowski, Grace Alsop, Maria Broering, Sammi Corcoran, Tori Monaco, and Tiffani Torres have each added one goal on the season. Alex McPhee and Maya Millis are tied for third on the team with two assists. Six other Cardinals have notched one assist.
Series Outlook with the Falcons
The Cardinals are 2-2-0 against the Falcons under Head Coach Josh Rife. Ball State holds the advantage in the all-times series 16-6-5. Earlier this season BSU ended a two-match losing skid to BGSU with a 2-0 victory in Bowling Green. The Falcons lead the meetings in the MAC Tournament 1-0-2. This will be the first time the two squads will meet on neutral ground in the postseason.
Scouting BGSU
The Falcons are led by the 2022 MAC Offensive Player of the Year, Kennedy White. White leads the MAC with 12 goals and is tied for 13th in the NCAA. Maya Dean and Mackenzie Reuber joined White on the All-MAC First Team, while Brynn Gardner earned a spot on the MAC All-Freshman Team. Gardner and Dean are tied for second on the team with five goals. Abby Koly and Ellie Pool each have two goals. Five other Falcons have scored one goal. Gardner leads the team with seven assists, while Dean is second with six.
How to Follow
Watch: ESPN+
Live Stats: ubbulls.com
MAC Final Standings
Team – Overall; Conference Record
1. Buffalo – 13-1-4; 7-0-4
2. Ball State – 7-4-7; 6-1-4
3. Bowling Green – 9-5-4, 6-2-3
4. Ohio – 10-7-2; 6-4-1
5. Miami – 10-4-6; 4-2-5
6. Western Michigan – 5-9-5; 5-4-2
7. Kent State – 4-7-7; 4-2-5
8. Northern Illinois – 6-7-4; 3-6-2
9. Akron – 3-9-4; 2-7-2
10. Eastern Michigan – 3-11-4; 2-7-2
11. Toledo – 2-10-6; 1-6-4
12. Central Michigan – 2-11-4; 1-6-4
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